Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy was an influencer before the term was even coined. The world admired her fashion, grace, and poise in everything she did. After her husband President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, she moved into the Baker House in the Washington, DC, neighborhood of Georgetown, where she lived for one year.
Today this 18th-century federal-style residence has been combined with two other houses to form a gigantic 16,300-square-foot mansion. The property has been on the market since 2022 and was originally listed for $26.5 million but is now down to $19.5 million. From now until October 24, 2023, it is in a no-reserve auction.
The three combined properties make an impressive compound with 13 bedrooms, 13 full bathrooms, and five half bathrooms. Jackie was not the only famous person to live here. Georgetown Mayor Thomas Beall, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, and the former Miss America Yolande Fox all called this place home as well. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Jackie’s not-so-humble home has been maintained to perfection. It features a grand entry hall, original fireplaces, and an impressive library Belle would approve of. Let’s not forget the gym, office, and dining room with gold-leaf ceiling.
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The primary suite sports parquet flooring. There is a spa-quality bathroom to relax and pamper oneself in. There also is a private balcony with views of the garden. There are four additional bedrooms. On the lofted observation deck you can see views of the city, including the Washington Monument.
The other homes in the compound connect to Jackie’s former home via passageways and an underground parking lot. One of the homes has three bedrooms and an Italianate entertaining room. The other home has five bedrooms and a gourmet kitchen.
The compound’s location in Georgetown is prime. There are many federal buildings, fine dining restaurants, art galleries, and upscale shops nearby. Many historic landmarks. such as the White House and the Capitol Building, are just miles away. Former residents of the area include National Anthem poet Francis Scott Key, President Thomas Jefferson, and inventor Alexander Graham Bell. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger currently live in the neighborhood.
