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The Washington Post’s picks of local distinguished homes on the market.

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A sheltered spot on the veranda offers a view of the Key Bridge.

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The 1,000-square-foot veranda has views of Rossyln and Roosevelt Island.

The 1,000-square-foot veranda has views of Rossyln and Roosevelt Island.

Photo by Peter Evans Photography

Another view from the veranda

Another view from the veranda

Photo by Peter Evans Photography

The 4,200-square-foot penthouse underwent a total renovation in 2008.

The 4,200-square-foot penthouse underwent a total renovation in 2008.

Photo by Peter Evans Photography

The great room has a wood burning fireplace with a handmade limestone mantel and a view of the Potomac River.

The great room has a wood burning fireplace with a handmade limestone mantel and a view of the Potomac River.

Photo by Peter Evans Photography

The chef's kitchen has natural limestone countertops, copper sinks, a built-in espresso and cappuccino machine and a La Cornue commerical gas range from France.

The chef's kitchen has natural limestone countertops, copper sinks, a built-in espresso and cappuccino machine and a La Cornue commerical gas range from France.

Photo by Peter Evans Photography

The master bedroom

The master bedroom

Photo by Peter Evans Photography

The five-bedroom Federalist-style home at 659 Rock Cove Lane is on the market for $6.5 million.

The five-bedroom Federalist-style home at 659 Rock Cove Lane is on the market for $6.5 million.

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The two-story foyer features a Waterford crystal chandelier.

The two-story foyer features a Waterford crystal chandelier.

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The family room has a restored 250-year old mantelpiece on the fireplace.

The family room has a restored 250-year old mantelpiece on the fireplace.

Courtesy of The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The master bath has a two-person soaking tub.

The master bath has a two-person soaking tub.

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The kitchen

The kitchen

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The indoor patio has a lap pool.

The indoor patio has a lap pool.

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The 10,000-square-foot house sits on a wooded lot that attracts a variety of wildlife, including snapping turtles, osprey, ducks and deer.

The 10,000-square-foot house sits on a wooded lot that attracts a variety of wildlife, including snapping turtles, osprey, ducks and deer.

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The house house is set on a private cove that offers unobstructed views of the Severn River.

The house house is set on a private cove that offers unobstructed views of the Severn River.

The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate

The five-bedroom Colonial Revival at 1001 Dogue Hill Lane in McLean was built by renowned local builder Eugene J. Cullinane and decorated by one of the Washington area’s top-tier interior designers Darryl Carter.

The five-bedroom Colonial Revival at 1001 Dogue Hill Lane in McLean was built by renowned local builder Eugene J. Cullinane and decorated by one of the Washington area’s top-tier interior designers Darryl Carter.

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The hall is flooded with light and provides access to the principal rooms of the house.

The hall is flooded with light and provides access to the principal rooms of the house.

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The great room was designed by Washington interior designer Darryl Carter. “It is all done in neutral tones, very sleek and sophisticated,” said Penny Yerks of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, who along with Michael Rankin are the listing agents for the property

The great room was designed by Washington interior designer Darryl Carter. “It is all done in neutral tones, very sleek and sophisticated,” said Penny Yerks of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, who along with Michael Rankin are the listing agents for the property

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The library overlooks the rear garden and includes one of the home’s five fireplaces and pickled pine paneling.

The library overlooks the rear garden and includes one of the home’s five fireplaces and pickled pine paneling.

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The dining room has an antique Murano chandelier. The walls are done in a Venetian plaster finish to reflect candlelight.

The dining room has an antique Murano chandelier. The walls are done in a Venetian plaster finish to reflect candlelight.

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The chef's kitchen includes an antique French table and a breakfast area overlooking the pool.

The chef's kitchen includes an antique French table and a breakfast area overlooking the pool.

Photo by Homevisit

The swimming pool

The swimming pool

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A private putting green

A private putting green

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The three-level home in the East Village in Georgetown was built in 1799. Former owners include Francis Scott Key's law partner, President Lincoln's son and one of Eliot Ness's 'Untouchables.'

The three-level home in the East Village in Georgetown was built in 1799. Former owners include Francis Scott Key's law partner, President Lincoln's son and one of Eliot Ness's 'Untouchables.'

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The 40-foot heated pool is surrounded by terraced gardens, antique boxwoods and fountains. The kitchen terrace has a built-in Viking grill and a cabana.

The 40-foot heated pool is surrounded by terraced gardens, antique boxwoods and fountains. The kitchen terrace has a built-in Viking grill and a cabana.

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The 700-square-foot ballroom/living room has custom Palladian glass doors that open to terraced gardens, fountains and a heated pool and spa.

The 700-square-foot ballroom/living room has custom Palladian glass doors that open to terraced gardens, fountains and a heated pool and spa.

Photo by Homevisit

The library features custom maple book shelves and paneling and a large bay window with views of the garden.

The library features custom maple book shelves and paneling and a large bay window with views of the garden.

Photo by Homevisit

The dining room seats 10 to 12 comfortably and has a wine cellar and china closet.

The dining room seats 10 to 12 comfortably and has a wine cellar and china closet.

Photo by Homevisit

The gourmet kitchen has a sub-zero side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, a six-burner Viking range with double ovens, two additional wall ovens, two dishwashers, heated limestone floors, granite counters and a center island.

The gourmet kitchen has a sub-zero side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, a six-burner Viking range with double ovens, two additional wall ovens, two dishwashers, heated limestone floors, granite counters and a center island.

Photo by Homevisit

The home theater can also be a workout room.

The home theater can also be a workout room.

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This 8,000-square-foot house in Spring Valley is on the market for $6,250,000

This 8,000-square-foot house in Spring Valley is on the market for $6,250,000

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The 1930 stone manor-style residence has been owned by a Washington publisher, Lyndon Johnson’s Commerce Secretary and a Congressman from Georgia.

The 1930 stone manor-style residence has been owned by a Washington publisher, Lyndon Johnson’s Commerce Secretary and a Congressman from Georgia.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

One of the more unique features of the six-bedroom, 6 1/2-bath home is its turret, which has a four-story curved staircase leading up to it.

One of the more unique features of the six-bedroom, 6 1/2-bath home is its turret, which has a four-story curved staircase leading up to it.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The home was designed for grand-scale entertaining as well as private family living.

The home was designed for grand-scale entertaining as well as private family living.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The family room has a fireplace and opens up to the kitchen.

The family room has a fireplace and opens up to the kitchen.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The walnut-paneled library has a fireplace.

The walnut-paneled library has a fireplace.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The recently remodeled and expanded kitchen has three sinks, double ovens, a gas cooktop, warming drawers, and a separate service entrance.

The recently remodeled and expanded kitchen has three sinks, double ovens, a gas cooktop, warming drawers, and a separate service entrance.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The home sits on one of the largest and widest lots in the neighborhood with an acre of private grounds.

The home sits on one of the largest and widest lots in the neighborhood with an acre of private grounds.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

The property is flanked by mature trees.

The property is flanked by mature trees.

Homevisit/Cathie Gill

This stone cottage in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Alexandria is on the market for $774,000.

This stone cottage in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Alexandria is on the market for $774,000.

Peter Evans

The three-bedroom home was built in 1938.

The three-bedroom home was built in 1938.

Peter Evans

A two-story stone fireplace anchors the living room.

A two-story stone fireplace anchors the living room.

Peter Evans

A view of the kitchen.

A view of the kitchen.

Peter Evans

One of the home's two bathrooms.

One of the home's two bathrooms.

Peter Evans

This five-bedroom house in Kensington is on the market for $2.5 million.

This five-bedroom house in Kensington is on the market for $2.5 million.

Piers Freezer/HomeVisit / Courtesy of Heidi Hatfield/Washington Fine Properties

The house was built in 1894 and was once home to Harry McPherson, a prominent lawyer and close adviser to President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The house was built in 1894 and was once home to Harry McPherson, a prominent lawyer and close adviser to President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Piers Freezer/HomeVisit / Courtesy of Heidi Hatfield/Washington Fine Properties

A view of the home's library.

A view of the home's library.

Piers Freezer/HomeVisit / Courtesy of Heidi Hatfield/Washington Fine Properties

The 5,900-square-foot house includes a renovated kitchen.

The 5,900-square-foot house includes a renovated kitchen.

Piers Freezer/HomeVisit / Courtesy of Heidi Hatfield/Washington Fine Properties

One of the home's five bedrooms.

One of the home's five bedrooms.

Piers Freezer/HomeVisit / Courtesy of Heidi Hatfield/Washington Fine Properties

The home sits on a half-acre of land. Here, a view of the two-story carriage house and swimming pool.

The home sits on a half-acre of land. Here, a view of the two-story carriage house and swimming pool.

Piers Freezer/HomeVisit / Courtesy of Heidi Hatfield/Washington Fine Properties

This contemporary five-bedroom home on Chain Bridge Road in Northwest D.C. is on the market for $2.9 million. The house has five bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool.

This contemporary five-bedroom home on Chain Bridge Road in Northwest D.C. is on the market for $2.9 million. The house has five bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool.

HomeVisit.com / Courtesy of Terri Robinson

The home, which was built in 1977, has floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Here, a view of the living room.

The home, which was built in 1977, has floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Here, a view of the living room.

HomeVisit.com / Courtesy of Terri Robinson

A three-story atrium overlooks the 40-foot indoor heated swimming pool.

A three-story atrium overlooks the 40-foot indoor heated swimming pool.

HomeVisit.com / Courtesy of Terri Robinson

Sliding doors lead from the pool to an outdoor sundeck.

Sliding doors lead from the pool to an outdoor sundeck.

HomeVisit.com / Courtesy of Terri Robinson

Both the house and garage have rooftop gardens that were planted last year.

Both the house and garage have rooftop gardens that were planted last year.

HomeVisit.com / Courtesy of Terri Robinson

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Homeowner David Firth tries to beat back a brush fire heading towards his home at Bettas Road and Low Drive as wildfire burns Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Cle Elum, Wash. The fire jumped the line they were trying to make but still stands after being sprayed with water trucks and further efforts to beat it back with the help of several neighbors volunteering. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Bettina Hansen) SEATTLE OUT, USA TODAY OUT, MAGAZINES OUT, TELEVISION OUT, NO SALES . MANDATORY CREDIT TO: BETTINA HANSEN/THE SEATTLE TIMES.

Residents evacuate as wildfires rage through the West

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Protesters gather outside the Ecuadorian Embassy, where Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks is staying on August 16, 2012 in London, England. Mr Assange has been living inside Ecuador's London embassy since June 19, 2012 after requesting political asylum whilst facing extradition to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Julian Assange granted political asylum by Ecuador

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Chase Culp of Houston checks his clown makeup before the performance of Circus Smirkus on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Montpelier, Vt. Circus Smirkus, based in Greensboro, Vt., is an award-winning international youth circus founded to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus.(AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

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News and feature images from around the world.

Cast member Charisma Carpenter poses at the premiere of 'The Expendables 2' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California August 15, 2012. The movie opens in the U.S. on August 17. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Eye on entertainment

Charisma Carpenter, Chuck Norris, Lionel Richie, Joe Jonas, Nelly, Alice Cooper and other celebrities.

US President Barack Obama drinks a Guinness beer at The Dubliner pub on March 17, 2012 in Washington. Obama went to the bar to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Hoppy days are here again

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Scanned from Post archive. Washington Senators baseball players Goose Goslin, Manush, Kukel. 9/21/1933. No other info. TWP Photo.

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Montreal Washington, of Kansas City, pets the dog she adopted, Friday, Aug. 10, during 'Tackle Pet Homelessness' at the Kansas City animal shelter in Kansas City, Mo.. Washington plans on naming the pit bull, Alexandra. The shelter is at capacity and is offering a $25 adoption special for all dogs 25 pounds or more. For the month of August, all cats are 'name your own price' and kitten adoptions are $50. (AP Photo/The Kansas City Star, Allison Long)

Homeless and adopted dogs, sand kittens, snow leopards and more in animal views.

Amazing creatures from around the world.

LEWISBURG, WV - AUGUST 11: ( EDITORS NOTE: Image was created using the iPhone 4s with Snapseed's vintage filter) Two young boys sip a drink at the West Virginia State fair on August 11, 2012 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. People from across the region travel to the fair, which is celebrating its 88th year, and hosts various events including equestrian and livestock demonstrations along with a full compliment of carnival rides. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

iPhone snapshots at the West Virginia State Fair

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