Empty Nester

An inspiring contemporary residence with private views of Glover Archbold Park

Create your next home in Washington, D.C. Contact a trusted design professional today.

EMPTY NESTER

Property Description

Located in the desirable Wesley Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., this inspiring custom home offers an ideal combination of modern sophistication and natural beauty for a couple seeking new beginnings.

Completed in 2021 by renowned residential architecture firm Wouter Boer Architects and award-winning custom home builder Zantzinger, this new house is sited on a steep lot which overlooks Glover Archbold Park and backs to a wooded lot adjoining the Krueger Museum.

Seeking an open, modern design that was a distinct departure from the owner’s previous residence, the home — aptly named Empy Nester — serves as a quintessential party house that could be enjoyed by adult friends and adult children alike.

Throughout the home, a minimal material palette curated by interior designer Amy Zantzinger consisting of teak cabinetry, travertine limestone floors, and plaster ceilings harmoniously blends the woodsy landscape and the clean, modern lines that define the home’s structure.

Outside, site programming by acclaimed landscape architecture firm Arentz Landscape Architects delivers natural beauty throughout the home through the clever utilization of glass walls and terraces that run the length of the house, creating a sense of drama and privacy for relaxed daily living and in-home entertaining. In the home’s rear, a low retaining wall encapsulates a pea gravel open court used for outdoor dining and recreation.