The home Jackie Kennedy bought after John F. Kennedy‘s assassination is up for auction 60 years after his death.
According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, the sprawling estate in Georgetown, Washington D.C. consists of three separate properties connected via passageways and an underground parking lot. The former first lady and her two young children, Caroline and John Jr., took refuge in a property across the street from the main house.
Jackie’s move from the White House into her property on 3017 N St. NW, attracted plenty of unwanted attention from paparazzi and supporters. According to reports, 75 people people gathered outside the home on the days of the move hoping to catch a glimpse of JFK’s grieving family as boxes were carried inside. Later, The Washington Post would describe the home as a “foremost tourist attraction.” Hundreds of people would gater each weekend and often left garbage behind.
Jackie ended up relocating to New York a year after JFK’s death after the home attracted too much attention from the paparazzi.
Now combined into one major listing, the property hit the market last year for $26.5 million and is currently priced at $19.5 million ahead of a no-reserve auction on October 24. This means the estate is one of the most expensive listings in Washington D.C.
Across the three homes on the elaborate compound, there are 13 bedrooms, 13 full baths and 5 half baths. Jackie wasn’t the home’s only famous resident. The Federal-style mansion and surrounding properties were also once home to Georgetown Mayor Thomas Beall, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, and the former Miss America Yolande Fox. The property is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the surrounding area, which is an affluent neighborhood in the US capital, other notable figures have also taken up residence throughout history. Francis Scott Key, Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth Taylor and Alexander Graham Bell are among the name and the area is currently home to Jeff Bezos and Henry Kissinger.
Keep reading to see photos of the property Jackie Kennedy fled to after leaving the White House and to find out more information check out the full coverage on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
Standing Tall
The mansion stands tall overlooking the affulent Georgetown neighborhood it has stood in since the 18th century. The grand steps lead up to a pillared front door lined with shuttered windows against red brick.
A Grand Entrance
The impressive grand entryway is meticulously maintained with stunning coving, inviting double doors and a staircase leading to some of the many bedrooms in the property.
Ahead of its auction the house has even been staged with a striking poster of Jackie overlooking the place she once called home in the most trying time of her life.
Quiet Time
In the main house, an intimate living room doesn’t look to be a far cry from some of the rooms in the White House living quarters.
Overlooking the enclosed yard, the room offers a space for quiet refuge. And it sure doesn’t hurt to have a chandelier overhead.
Get Studious
The wood-paneled library and dark leather chairs bring a masculine touch to the otherwise light and airy home. All of the fireplaces in the home are original which means there is a stunning piece of history in many rooms on the property.
A Grand Primary Suite
Some of the more modern updates in the home are evident in the sprawling primary suite which takes over the second floor of the home.
The floor features parquet flooring, a spa-quality bath, and a private balcony with garden views.
The Secondary Property With a Modern Twist
In the second property, which is seamlessly connected to the main home, a more sleek decor is evident. The French doors and coffered ceiling add depth to the space.
Decadence on Decadence
This entertaining space boasts an ornate ceiling mural and stunning wall mouldings. Furniture is kept simple so the room can speak for itself.
A View of D.C.
The private balcony in the primary suite overlooks the city and offers views of The Washington Monument in the distance.
A Safe Haven
The private backyard is the perfect entertaining space away from the views of the street.
Overlooking History
While we certainly wouldn’t turn our noses up at this stunning home, a view of the street makes it clear that Jackie couldn’t have gotten the privacy she so needed after JFK’s death.
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