Designed for distinguished living and high-level entertaining, this gated 7,000+ square-foot Forest Hills estate offers a rare combination of modern luxury, privacy, and diplomatic-scale functionality—set in one of Washington, DC’s most secure and prestigious enclaves. Approached by a gated U-shaped driveway, the residence immediately conveys estate presence while providing exceptional off-street parking and discrete access—ideal for executive households or diplomatic use. Inside, the home delivers expansive, light-filled interiors with a clean, contemporary sensibility layered over timeless architectural proportion. The thoughtfully designed layout includes 4 bedrooms, Additional rooms in the basement can be flexible uses. five full baths, and three half baths, allowing for staff accommodations, guest suites, entertaining zones, and work-from-home. Formal rooms transition seamlessly, offering flexibility for both intimate living and high-capacity receptions. To adapt to your lifestyle, enjoy a versatile lower level ready to be tailored to your needs. At the core of the home, a chef’s kitchen combines sleek design with professional-grade performance, opening to multiple living and dining areas well-suited to hosting international gatherings or executive-level events. The flow between spaces supports effortless entertaining while maintaining privacy throughout the residence. Outdoors, the property rivals a private resort. A saltwater swimming pool, paired with a separate pool house, creates an exceptional environment for summer receptions, diplomatic socials, or quiet retreat. Rooftop deck off Primary suite offers private outdoor space overlooking the pool. Mature landscaping enhances security and serenity while preserving openness and light. Additional features include a two-car garage, abundant storage, and infrastructure well-suited for modern living and security-conscious ownership. Every element of the property has been curated to meet the expectations of global executives and diplomatic residents seeking comfort, discretion, and prestige. Located minutes from embassies, Rock Creek Park, Metro access, and Washington’s most respected public and private schools, this Forest Hills residence represents a rare opportunity to secure a modern diplomatic-caliber estate in the heart of Northwest Washington.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
1.43 acresLot Size
$885Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maggie Daley• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Forest Hills, located between Rock Creek Park and Connecticut Avenue NW, is a residential and leafy Washington, DC neighborhood with curving streets and a Metro stop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Hills Metro entrance at Connecticut Ave NW and 30th St NW, where commuters, dog-walkers, and café tables share the sidewalk. Early-20th-century Tudors and Colonials sit behind deep setbacks, with apartment buildings stepping up closer to the avenue. Soapstone Valley Park’s wooded trails add a quiet, creekside counterpoint to the main corridor. Community pillars include Politics and Prose, the historic Uptown Theater, and Comet Ping Pong for books, film, and late-night slices.
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3017 Gates Rd NW · $6,500,000
$6.35M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $6.35M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
136 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan with combination dining/living areas
2nd kitchen and butler's pantry
Gourmet kitchen with island
Family room off kitchen
Wet/dry bar and store/office space
Soaking tub, stall shower and walk-in/bathroom walk-in shower
Recessed lighting and ceiling fans
Central vacuum and air filter system
Sound system and window treatments
Water treatment system
9'+ ceilings and drywall walls
Not furnished
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level
One bedroom on the first upper level
One bedroom on the first lower level
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
Three half bathrooms
Full bathrooms distributed across main and lower levels; one full on upper level
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Built-in range and oven/range (gas)
Cooktop with down draft and range hood
Double oven, wall oven, and self-cleaning oven
Stainless steel appliances
ENERGY STAR refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher
Icemaker
Extra refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Disposal
Trash compactor
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (front loading)
Washer/dryer stacked option
Dryer - gas
ENERGY STAR clothes washer
Central vacuum
High-efficiency water heater
Flooring
Wood floors
Marble flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central A/C with programmable thermostat
Ceiling fans
Cooling fuel: natural gas
Exterior features
In-ground saltwater personal pool
BBQ grill
Gutter system
Wrought iron fencing
Cabana/pool house and pool equipment shed
Above- and below-grade additional structures
Home design
Detached structure
Three levels
Main entrance faces south
Level entry to main
Ownership: fee simple
Parking
Side-entry attached garage with 2 garage spaces, garage door opener and inside access
Driveway with six additional parking spaces (total 8 parking spaces)
Construction
Stone, glass and stucco construction
Metal roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year of major renovation: 2018 (year built source estimated)
Utilities
Public water and public sewer
Municipal trash service
Internet: fiber optic, DSL and satellite
Other
Not in a federal flood zone
Accessibility features include 32"+ wide doors, 48"+ halls, >84" garage door and level main entry
Below-grade finished area and features (daylight partial basement, fully finished and heated with windows) covering a portion of the home
Electricity and solar
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Forest Hills Tree and Slope Protection Residential House Zone 1A
The purposes of the Forest Hills Tree and Slope Protection Residential House R-1A/FH zones are to: Preserve and enhance the park-like setting of designated neighborhoods bounded by Connecticut Avenue and Thirty-Second Street on the west, Rock Creek Park on the east, Fort Circle National Park and Nevada Avenue, NW on the north, and Melvin C. Hazen Park and adjacent to streams and parks on the south, by regulating alteration or disturbance of terrain, destruction of trees, and the ground coverage of permitted buildings and other impervious surfaces. It includes Soapstone Valley Park as well as Melvin C. Hazen Park; Preserve the natural topography and mature trees to the maximum extent feasible in the Forest Hills neighborhoods; Prevent significant adverse impact on adjacent open space, parkland, stream beds, or other environmentally sensitive natural areas; and Limit permitted ground coverage of new and expanded buildings and other construction, so as to encourage a general compatibility between the siting of new buildings or construction and the existing neighborhood.
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Forest Hills Tree and Slope Protection
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
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