Castle House | The 5,275-square-foot home was designed by prominent commercial architect Harvey L. Gordon in 1966. It is listed at $2 million.
With his partners, he discussed such projects as the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, the Rockville Crowne Plaza and the Falls Church Marriott. Alan’s daughter, Heather Bishop, recalls visiting her grandparents’ house in her youth — catching fireflies in the backyard and playing dress-up with her grandmother’s clothes in the now-closed attic. Her father’s collection of model trains and a jukebox were in the basement. She recently visited the property to recount those memories to her 4-year-old son, also named Harvey, after her grandfather.
The turreted stone front entry leads to a French manor-style foyer. On the main level, the renovated kitchen has a heated floor, two wall ovens, a center island, a butler pantry and two breakfast bars. The open-plan living room has a cathedral ceiling, a kegerator and a gas fireplace. This level also includes a bedroom and en suite bathroom, a large dining room for entertaining guests and a laundry chute.