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My New Gig at DC Urban Turf

May 12, 2010

I’m very excited to announce that I will now be making regular contributions to the “Unique Spaces” section of the DC real estate blog, DC Urban Turf. Every two weeks, they’ve asked me to write a post on a space that is, well, unique — not necessarily on the market, although it helps, but a space that has an interesting pedigree or history. Previous posts have included a houses that had former lives as a restaurant, carriage house, or livery stable.

Here is my post that went up today, about a modern house in an Arlington neighborhood known for its diverse architecture. The house, which the original owners designed themselves about 11 years ago, is a departure from Arlington’s reputation as a haven for brick colonials.

To illustrate how different the architecture is in the Arlingwood neighborhood, take a look at these other houses for sale on the same block (all are listed through Washington Fine Properties):

A log cabin built in 1921:

And a renovated farmhouse, which was previously owned by NBC Weatherman Willard Scott:

The listing information for the contemporary house is here.

The log cabin is listed right here.

The farmhouse can be found here.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: DC Urban Turf, Unique Spaces, Washington Fine Properties

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  1. Janell Beals says

    May 19, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    Oh, this will most certainly be a fun writing gig…a reason to be browsing the latest listings! Congratulations! Janell

    • Jennifer says

      May 20, 2010 at 7:13 am

      Janell, you’re the best, thank you!

  2. D. Bryant says

    May 14, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Congrats! So happy for you. What a great addition.

  3. AG says

    May 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Congratulations,I’m looking forward to reading your posts…

  4. John Graf says

    May 13, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Congrats on your new gig/blog. The farmhouse is amazing. What a lovely home.

  5. Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says

    May 13, 2010 at 10:58 am

    Congrats!

    I am loving, loving, loving that modern home.

  6. elaine says

    May 13, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Good for you! Yet another reason to read your blog . . .

  7. FROM THE RIGHT BANK says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Congratulations on your new gig! It’ll be fun to read more about DC properties.

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