The Washington times., 1937-03-06

The Washington Times Model
Home, built by Joseph K. Seidle,
Inc, contains a living room, cen
tral hall, dining room, powder
room and kitchen on the first
floor; q masters bedroom, two
other bedrooms and two baths on
the second floor; two-car garage,
and q basement with maids room
and bath.
It is easily reached, after q IT.
minute ride from Washington on
the Mt. Vernon memorial High
way, by continuing on the highway
through Alexandria, across Hunt
ing Greek, and then by turning
right at the first crossroad and
following the arrows to the home.
Site Advantageous
Besides the beauties Of the resi-
dence itself, Belle Haven offers
many inducements to the pros
pective home owner. Situated on
a hill commando :; one Of the most
magnificent vistaS Of the Potomac
River to be found in the vicinity
of the Nations Capital, Belle
Haven enjoys cool breezes through
out the summer.
Another advantage found in this
community, setting it apart from
many others, is the fact its en-
virons can never be cheapened by
encroachment of inferior develop
ments. On the Potomac side is
the Belle Haven Golf Club, with
reasonable fees and convenient for
residents in the development, while
on other sides are Hunting Creek
and restricted property owned by
the developers Of Belle Haven.
Consulting with the architect in
every detail Of The Washington
Times Model Home was Mrs. j.
Randall Cation, noted authority on
Colonial design and a resident Of
Belle Haven.
Has Potomac Vista
Outside, the home presents many
attractions. Visitors have noticed
the porch on the north side, with
it's view of the Potomac and the
delicate filigTee ironwork on the
roof supports. Also noticeable are
the quality Of the construction and
paint, the solid copper roofs over
the porch and two bay windows,
and the copper cutters and down
SpoutS.
Entering the residence, the visi-
tor first sees a spacious hall, from
which a winding Colonial stairway
communicates with the second
floor. The wallpaper, based on
early American ideas, was brought
from Boston.
To the right Of the entrance hall
is the living room, measuring "a
by IA feet, not including a bay
window. Finished in white, it
boasts a simply but effectively de-
signed fireplace, recessed radiation
and a maximum of sunlight.
LavatOry Downstairs
Between the living room and the
dining room, to the left of the en-
trance hall, is powder room" OF
sufficient size to make a comfort
~ble den. Connected with it is a
lavatory, making trips to the Sec
ond floor bathrooms unnecessary
for persons on the first floor.
The dining room also has Col
onial wallpaper and bay window.
Opening into it is buffers pantry,
so completely equipped with mod
ern appliances that it is a minia-
ture kitchen.
From the buffers pantry the
visitor enters the kitchen, which is
designed along the latest lines. The
placement of sink, stove, cupboardS
and tables is scientific, to prevent
too many steps. A pretty wall
bracket over space for a work table
and a ventilating system are two
of the marks of modern refine
ment.
Doors from the kitchen lead to
the two-car garage and an entry.
Recalls Mount Vernon
Going up the stairway to the
second floor, past a round window,
set in the front wall and reminding
visitors of Mt. Vernon, another hall
on the second floor is found. From
it open a bathroom with built-in
equipment and colorful decora-
tionS, the masters bedroom and
two other bedrooms.
The masters bedroom has its
own bathroom and is in the south
east corner, where sunlight is avail
able all morning and most of the
day. Amply large closets, one of
them almost as big as a room, are
provided throughout.
In the basement, reached from
the central hall on the first floor,
is maids room and bath, as well
as an oil heater and space enough