McLean

Hidden down a discreet private drive along one of McLean’s most iconic roads, Dolley Madison Boulevard is a custom estate representing the highest caliber in design, materials, and craftsmanship. Constructed in 2021, the immaculate residence towers over its surroundings, its four sides of white brick and contrasting dark window trim lending an imperious presence that exudes transitional elegance. A stone retaining wall sets the tone for a harmonious blend of extensive hardscaping and manicured landscaping, radiantly illuminated after sunset to envelop the entire setting in a warm glow. Overlooking a verdant canopy beyond, a flagstone walkway creates a gracious path to the double glass front doors, nestled beneath a stately portico. These open to reveal a sophisticated floor plan spanning 9,700 finished square feet. With interiors curated by Edith Gregson Design, the home showcases sumptuous materials including Hoppe hardware, Visual Comfort lighting, and wallpapers by Schumacher, Phillip Jeffries, and Temperley London, all brought together with fastidious workmanship and an artful eye. Flanking the reception area are formal living and dining rooms. The living room offers a cozy retreat with wooded views and high-gloss candy paint, while the dining room dazzles with an intricate lacquered ceiling, a Murano blown-glass chandelier, and bold, contrasting millwork. At the heart of the main level is an octagonal rotunda open to above, anchoring the home with graceful symmetry. Off to one side, the study is lined with built-ins and doubles as a convenient bedroom suite with an attached full bath. A formal powder room and an elevator servicing all levels are located in the adjoining vestibule. A grand central staircase, flooded with natural light from walls of windows, separates the home’s informal areas. The family room is luxuriously relaxed, with a striking grasscloth coffered ceiling and a bookmatched, floor-to-ceiling marble fireplace. It opens to a screened-in porch for year-round indoor-outdoor living. The chef’s kitchen is a functional work of art, featuring stacked white shaker cabinetry with glass displays, industrial pendant lighting, and a custom Coppersmith range hood. A comprehensive Thermador appliance package ensures culinary excellence. A gleaming waterfall peninsula transitions to a sunny breakfast area, which opens via double doors to the rear patio. An amenity-rich mudroom area includes a pantry, laundry room, cubbies, a full pool bath, and access to the attached four-car garage. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies its own dedicated wing. The sleeping area boasts a tray ceiling, wet bar, and private balcony overlooking the grounds. A custom beauty room doubles as a hidden office, and a bespoke dressing room features dual-tone cabinetry and a center island. Two additional walk-in closets are each lined with built-ins. The marble-clad primary bath is lavish in every detail, with an arched ceiling above a Victoria + Albert freestanding tub and walk-in shower room. Radiant heated floors, dual floating vanities, and dual water closets complete the space. Four additional bedrooms each include tray ceilings, ensuite baths, generous storage, and spacious proportions. A secondary laundry room completes the upper level. An entertainer’s dream, the lower level’s 10-foot ceilings create a sense of openness and grandeur. A walkout recreation room fills with natural light and serves as a central gathering space. Adjacent are the bar and lounge, the former featuring an antique mirror backsplash, the latter styled with a moody metal fireplace surround and exposed rivets. Additional highlights include a professional screening room, fitness center, wine room, sixth bedroom suite, extra laundry, and a stylish powder room, combining form and function at every turn. The home’s state-of-the-art systems include a full Lutron lighting suite, integrated surround sound (indoors and out), Vector security with video monitoring, and top-tier water treatment and HVAC systems, ensuring comfort and peace of mind. Perhaps the crown jewel of the property is its mesmerizing outdoor space. A spacious bluestone patio wraps around a 40' x 20' saltwater lap pool, complete with automatic cover, water features, built-in seating, and dramatic lighting. The adjacent cabana offers a roaring fireplace with TV above, and al fresco lounge and dining areas supported by a full outdoor kitchen. A series of elliptical stone tiers cascades downward to reveal a hidden cutting garden and herb garden, all framed by vibrant plantings and rich hardscaping. Just a quarter mile from the GW Parkway, the property enjoys one of McLean’s most coveted locations, equally convenient to the city and to Tysons Corner. Amenity-rich, extravagantly appointed, and designed with impeccable taste, Dolley Madison Boulevard stands as one of the Capital Region’s premier showcases of restrained elegance.