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OPEN HOUSE
EX-CIA DIRECTOR’S COMPOUND ON THE MARKET
The Cold War library is filled with a vast book collection, art, maps, and photos. (Photo by Matthew Kropp)
“It is a very formal house and a
house that is great for entertaining,”
says Smith. “We used to have parties
at Christmas with 250 people, and it
never felt crowded.”
In the adjacent room is the Casey
Cold War library, once an enclosed
porch, which holds a vast collection
of books on espionage, photos, and
maps. The area was also used by the
CIA security team.
“That was Dad’s desk from the SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
and that was his cabinet chair,”
she recalls.
In the formal dining area hangs
a chandelier, ornate in design and
massive in size.
“Mom and a friend went to an
auction at Columbia Theater and purchased
the smallest chandelier,” she
recalls. “It took five people to get it up.”
The family updated the home in 2000
with modern amenities that include
central air conditioning, plumbing
and electricity. Additional standout
features are a solarium, a spa with an
endless swim pool and an elevator.
“It’s been lovingly kept up,” says
Smith while walking the grounds.
Pointing to a mighty tree in the
distance, she says, “We even have
an eagle that stays on the property.
You can see the nest from my office.”
During the private tour, James
Connelly, director of government
relations and the principal for
Washington D.C.- based Summit
Commercial Real Estate, and representative
of the sale of the estate
as administered by Hollywood Real
Estate Services LLC and Helmsley
Spear LLC, explains that the residence
can be subdivided and developed
with proper approvals.
“The home is one of the larger waterfront
assemblages in the county,”
he says. “The asking price has not
been set, and the property will be
sold in a sealed bid format on the
full compound or portions of the
property.
“It may not be a family,” he continues.
“It could be a sovereign nation,
or it could be a foundation.”
For more information text James
Connelly, Summit Commercial
Real Estate, LLC; 202-491-5300 or
jconnelly@summitcre.com. Tours
are by appointment only.
The solarium with spa, endless swimming pool and exercise
equipment. (Photo by Matthew Kropp)
The grand foyer has a dramatic staircase and original tiled flooring.
(Photo by Matthew Kropp)
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