A distinguished presence across from Kalorama's beloved Mitchell Park, The Frederic Delano House, designed and built by Waddy Wood in 1924 for Frederic Delano, maternal uncle of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has served as the Ambassadorial Residence for the Government of Ireland for nearly 60 years. A captivating Federal Revival facade with a circular driveway and ornate limestone portico reveals an expansive, airy interior of over 10,000 square feet, featuring dramatically-proportioned rooms, exquisite period architectural details, and superb social flow. On the main level, public rooms with 13' ceilings walk out through Jefferson-style windows to the wide, south-facing terrace, pool, and nearly 1/2 acre of surrounding gardens with unrivaled sunlight, privacy, and stunning monument and city views. Available for public sale for the first time in its 100-year history, don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime historic treasure!
Sold
$8,000,000
2244 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008
9beds
10,846sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.45 Acres lot
$7,931,400 Zestimate®
$738/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 19, 2024 at 12:03am
Listed by:
Margot Wilson 202-549-2100,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Mark McFadden, SP99650
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2126066

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 3083
Heating
- Heat Pump, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Side Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 7
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,846
- Total interior livable area: 10,846 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,763
- Finished area below ground: 3,083
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2517//0049
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Kalorama
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple