Maryland’s most expensive home, also known as Ishpiming, was built in 1894 by slick Nevada politician Francis Newlands. Now listed for $25.9 million and extensively renovated over the century since its construction, the mansion was to be the centerpiece of a new development north of Washington, DC, called Chevy Chase. Newlands and a business partner bought up 1,700 acres of what would become the tony suburb, and even persuaded Congress to greenlight a trolley line from downtown. This house, which rests on a hill (Ishpiming apparently means “high ground” in the Chippewa language), “was prominently positioned to be seen from the trolley,” explains listing agent Ted Duncan. “It was a conspicuous example of what Newlands envisioned as the typical Chevy Chase home: opulent and ample,” writes Mark Walston in Bethesda Magazine. The home’s second owner, William S. Corby, invented a machine that shapes bread and made a fortune. His company was eventually sold to the makers of Wonder Bread. Corby and his family renovated the house into an English-inspired manor. Its 12,885 square feet include seven bedrooms, a 1,500-square-foot ballroom, opulent entertaining spaces, period fireplaces, handcarved ceilings, dramatic chandeliers, interior columns, stained-glass windows, arches, and other ornate features. The second floor has three master bedrooms, each with its own fireplace, and the third floor has four guest bedrooms. There are huge dining spaces, multiple sitting rooms, an art studio, dance rehearsal space, butler’s pantry, clubroom, piano room, spiral staircase, library, drawing room, massive porch, and gilded details around every corner. The 2-acre property includes manicured grounds, a huge garden, and a reflecting pool fountain. The home has hosted former presidents (George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush), dignitaries, politicians, and power brokers. As the original piece of property developed by the Chevy Chase Land Co., 9 Chevy Chase Circle is an incredibly well-preserved piece of DC history. “It’s geared toward someone who wants to entertain,” says Duncan. Whether that’s a politician, socialite, power broker, philanthropist, or just someone who appreciates historic homes, Ishpiming is ready for its next owner. The post This $25.9M Mansion Has Hosted Presidents and Is Maryland’s Most Expensive Listing appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/chevy-chase-mansion-maryland-most-expensive/
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