Look Inside… A Washington Mansion Famed For Presidential Dinner Parties

Ever wondered where American presidents hang out? Well, Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have all frequented this handsome Washington mansion, which was previously owned by women’s rights activist Esther Coopersmith. Here’s the rundown.

This Famous Washington Mansion Is On The Market For $18.5 Million

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While plenty of politicians, ambassadors and millionaires own spectacular homes in the Washington neighbourhood of Kalorama, this one is particularly impressive: formerly owned by lobbyist and women’s rights activist Esther Coopersmith, it’s been visited by a string of American presidents including Biden and Obama. 

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Known as Washington’s most famous hostess, Coopersmith crafted a legacy from her famous ‘bridge building’ dinner parties – held in this very mansion – during which she brought together hugely influential figures from across the political spectrum. Now, the property is officially on the market for the first time in decades.

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Amassing more than 12,000 square feet of space across four floors, the mansion contains seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms and (as you might expect) an array of breathtaking reception rooms. Coopersmith’s soirees were famously held in the gorgeous formal dining room, but there’s also a family room, sitting room and two formal living rooms featuring 12-foot ceilings, ornate fireplaces, and towering windows with Juliet balconies. There’s yet more space to entertain on the sprawling terrace, which is complete with a tiered patio, immaculate gardens, a fountain and a swimming pool. 

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Head up to the third floor and you’ll find two breathtaking bedroom suites, both encompassing sitting rooms and huge bathrooms; the primary suite even boasts its own dressing room, too. The rest of the bedrooms are arranged across the first and fourth floors, providing plenty of space for guests (or visiting presidents, perhaps).

With elegant interiors, bags of space and a fascinating story, this mansion really is truly a Washington gem – you’ll just need $18.5 million if you want to make it yours.

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Available through Jonathan Taylor of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. sothebysrealty.com