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"Fine Homes & Lifestyles" cover feature! Architecturally distinguished property. Custom built estate, luxury of modern-day amenities combined with imported, antique, historic, thoughtfully resourced building materials & detail bring centuries old world charm to this extraordinary 10-acre Potomac Tuscany inspired Villa. Minutes to Washington DC. 8 to 12 ensuite bedrooms, libraries, offices, spacious gathering & lecture areas. Land your helicopter-security & privacy; entertain large gatherings-wedding venues, stone chapel replica of ancient Italian estate w/ Della Robbia inspired bell; entertain fine arts displays or performances; host concert pianist recitals; house guests who travel from abroad to attend your venue - closest to downtown Washington DC, convenient location to northern Virginia and Baltimore; minutes to golf courses hosting major tournaments; Airbnb or bed & breakfast hosts' dream property, great place for a spa, relaxing Turkish baths; NIH, medical institution or University satellite location for gatherings to further education, enrichment, group meetings & presentations, international conferences; embassy or consulate ownership, consular offices, ambassadorial residences, government embassy, serene, gated, security & privacy convenient location close proximity to DC; high-level relocation for foreign service officers; relocation consultants, international organizations & consulates; tranquil, inspiring haven to host retreats or ceremonial gatherings; bring your horses; fish-carp filled pond; grow grapes, vineyard potential; artist's inspirational getaway w/studio to display creations; serenity ,writer's escape from hustle & bustle of city ; swim laps year round "against the current" indoor pool (specially designed HVAC system to reduce humidity) enjoy a game of pool volleyball w/ friends; cook in the true gourmet kitchen boasting a spectacular Lacanche stove imported from France; gracious home family, friends & guests can enjoy. Grand property, designed & built w/integrity & genuine craftmanship. Resources, research, history, the study of light and more combined to recreate the appearance of centuries old, Medieval, European influenced architecture and culture & modern comforts for prestigious living, welcome to "Albero del Segnale" Driveway built of centuries old, repurposed cobblestones, came to this country from Europe as ballasts on sailing ships and were then used to pave city streets. Pass through the iron gates, the double stone entrance pillars capped with custom made lanterns from Italy and along the driveway lined with antique streetlamps. Greeted by the front landing made of hand-hewn antique limestone pavers from Italy and twin Corinthian limestone columns also custom made in Italy. Front doors, supported by gold-plated, hand-chiseled hinges custom made in France, spectacular classic Italian design featuring iron grillwork in the glass transoms and a working "man door," door within a door - tradition dates to Medieval times. Grand foyer drenched with natural light from 2+ story windows, welcomed many renown performers and pianists, fantastic acoustics! Every room in this grand, glorious mansion is abundant with natural light, every angle of each room has magnificent windows connecting pastural rolling views with interior. Centuries-old hand-molded antique terra cotta floors w/imprints of the artisan's fingers & hands as well as occasional animal footprints are forever defined - imprinted before the tiles dried and were fired. Solid iron balusters & railings designed for this home &hand forged in Italy & so much more! No HOA offers many potential uses