Amelia Earhart is known to have landed her plane at Ballantrae Farm in McLean, Virginia, during the 1930s. The estate is now listed for $40 million.
Inside a $43 Million Penthouse on the French Riviera Inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s most expensive ZIP code also has ties to one of America’s biggest aviation pioneers. In 1925, a historic estate dubbed Ballantrae Farm was built in McLean, Virginia, by Arlington developer Frank Lyons. It once sprawled out over 300 acres that included Hickory Hill, a house formerly owned by members of the Kennedy family. But that’s not all.
Ballantrae Farm spans 6.3 acres today, with a stone manor house and two spacious cottages. The Georgian Revival-style abode has been “thoughtfully expanded and refined,” according to the . It offers over 14,000 square feet of living space as a result, factoring in a wealth of amenities like a private pool, pool house, spa, and even a whimsical treehouse.
A great room is located in the home’s west wing and features two exposed stone walls, alongside an enclosed stone terrace where you can play a game of billiards. An eye-catching staircase with hand-carved railings makes for an elegant climb to the upper floor, where there are five en-suite bedrooms, including the owner’s suite with a custom walk-in closet and dual bathrooms. Other standout amenities are the exercise room, a sunroom, and a private wine cellar.
. Ballantrae Farm, however, remains one of the largest and most prestigious homes in the DMV area. Piper Yerks and Pamela Yerks of Washington Fine Properties hold the listing. Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex…The Only Apartment in N.Y.C. Designed by Architect Vincent Van Duysen Just Listed for $30 MillionThis $3.
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