Washington DC's most expensive home just sold with a listing price of $22 million
Welcome to the Fessenden House, one of the most beautiful homes in Washington, DC — and now officially the most expensive.
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The house's brick and limestone facade and neoclassical style was designed to mimic the historic monuments that surround it, but it was actually only built in 1994.
![The house](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220917,width-700,height-525,imgsize-168832/the-houses-brick-and-limestone-facade-and-neoclassical-style-was-designed-to-mimic-the-historic-monuments-that-surround-it-but-it-was-actually-only-built-in-1994-.jpg)
Inside, that becomes more apparent as the home's modern touches are obvious — there's even an elevator and temperature-controlled wine cellar.
![Inside, that becomes more apparent as the home](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220918,width-700,height-525,imgsize-109341/inside-that-becomes-more-apparent-as-the-homes-modern-touches-are-obvious-theres-even-an-elevator-and-temperature-controlled-wine-cellar-.jpg)
The neoclassic style, however, still radiates throughout.
![The neoclassic style, however, still radiates throughout.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220919,width-700,height-525,imgsize-130440/the-neoclassic-style-however-still-radiates-throughout-.jpg)
There's a grand formal dining room...
![There](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220921,width-700,height-525,imgsize-133724/theres-a-grand-formal-dining-room-.jpg)
As well as a breakfast nook.
![As well as a breakfast nook.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220922,width-700,height-525,imgsize-136051/as-well-as-a-breakfast-nook-.jpg)
Columns, shadowboxing, and delicate crown molding can be found throughout the home.
![Columns, shadowboxing, and delicate crown molding can be found throughout the home.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220923,width-700,height-525,imgsize-111236/columns-shadowboxing-and-delicate-crown-molding-can-be-found-throughout-the-home-.jpg)
The estate is four levels in total.
![The estate is four levels in total.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220924,width-700,height-525,imgsize-103134/the-estate-is-four-levels-in-total-.jpg)
A total of seven sizable bedrooms occupy those floors.
![A total of seven sizable bedrooms occupy those floors.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220925,width-700,height-525,imgsize-90714/a-total-of-seven-sizable-bedrooms-occupy-those-floors-.jpg)
Many with very spacious accompanying en suite bathrooms.
![Many with very spacious accompanying en suite bathrooms.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220926,width-700,height-525,imgsize-104229/many-with-very-spacious-accompanying-en-suite-bathrooms-.jpg)
The backyard of the house carries on the main home's Neoclassical theme with dual curved staircases, large patio areas, and fountains.
![The backyard of the house carries on the main home](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220927,width-700,height-525,imgsize-154384/the-backyard-of-the-house-carries-on-the-main-homes-neoclassical-theme-with-dual-curved-staircases-large-patio-areas-and-fountains-.jpg)
Arches and columns are still prevalent, even in the backyard.
![Arches and columns are still prevalent, even in the backyard.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220928,width-700,height-525,imgsize-145989/arches-and-columns-are-still-prevalent-even-in-the-backyard-.jpg)
There's an indoor pool as well as an adjacent poolhouse among an immaculately landscaped backyard surrounded by greenery.
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The separate pool house provides a fantastic place to relax in the warmer months.
![The separate pool house provides a fantastic place to relax in the warmer months.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-49220930,width-700,height-525,imgsize-98215/the-separate-pool-house-provides-a-fantastic-place-to-relax-in-the-warmer-months-.jpg)
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