This is one house that had me speechless when I saw it, the outside and the inside. It's located in the Wynnewood Park Section of Woodside Park and was listed by an agent in my office as an "AS IS" fixer-upper. It was even more interesting inside.
It was built in the late 1920's in the Woodside Park Neighborhood of Silver Spring. The stone used to build the house is said to have come from the Crosby Noyes Mansion. Crosby Noyes was the owner and editor in chief of the Washington Evening Star Newspapers. The stone was "recycled" from the mansion that stood near this house, when it was torn down in 1926. Stone masons from the National Cathedral laid the stone on this house and the one next to it. The similar stone house next door is where the wife and children of notorius Gaston Means lived in the 1930's while he was in prison. You can read about these houses and the rest of the interesting history of 
Woodside Park on this site: Woodside Park Architectural Walking Tour
The house has a 2 story living room with a curved staircase leading up to the only 2 Bedrooms in the house. The 2 Bedrooms were off a balcony that overlooked the living room and massive stone fireplace. It looked to be all original. The light fixtures and 1 & 1/2 baths were ORIGINAL circa 1920's. The kitchen appliances had been removed, darn it , would have really liked to have seen those! They did leave the awesome huge old 1920's kitchen sink though. The basement had a narrrow spiral staircase steps going down with a heavy rope for a handrail (too scary for me). It was in very very sad shape and not for the faint of heart remodeler or restorer. This house was snatched up within 24 hours and had multiple contracts.
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
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What a great house! I hope you'll get a chance to see it after the new owners remodel. Here's hoping they stay true to the "soul" of the house.
Sep 19, 2012 02:07 PM
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393
Hello Debbie -- you can certainly have a talent for spotlighting some great architectural treasures in your area. I love the two story ceilings and interesting angles --- it would be my hope that someone restores rather than remodels(errr I really mean to say re-muddle)this home. Thanks for sharing yet another great home.
Sep 19, 2012 02:13 PM
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
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Good morning Debbie - Really cool looking home - I think it's fantastic that the stones were found on site. Thanks for sharing!
Sep 19, 2012 08:51 PM
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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Wow... Very neat! I wish I owned this home. So very different from the southwestern style we are use to. I've seen a home somewhat like this in Alabama and it was amazing. Thanks for sharing and make it a great day!
Sep 20, 2012 12:35 AM
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty
Yes, I can see why so many wanted it and congratulations to the one who did. I hope they do justice to this gorgeous home.
Sep 20, 2012 01:37 AM
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
You don't often see a home that leaves you speechless - maybe you should consider the home for yourself. :) It is definitely a special property.
Sep 20, 2012 10:09 AM
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Debbie, now I have to check this one out! I had a listing a bunch of years ago that had a lot of the same characteristics. That is such a cool neighborhood.
Sep 20, 2012 12:20 PM
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas
Debbie,
This little stone bulding sounds incredible. Would love to see inside! You're one lucky realtor!
Sep 20, 2012 03:19 PM
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
Debbie ~ I love the details and the history, although I would have stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the rope handrail to the basement. No thanks! Congrats on your quick sale!
Sep 21, 2012 12:47 AM
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign
Debbie- How interesting! It's refreshing to see or read about houses that are so much different from what we now have... big boxes. Would love to see the "After" pics of the remodel.
Sep 22, 2012 08:57 AM
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS
Hi Debbie, I was just about to email you and ask if I could come look at it ... when I read your last comment. *sigh* That does not surprise me at all .. of course a gem like this is gone before it really hits the market. Thank you for sharing, that is a very special Silver Spring property.
Sep 22, 2012 09:55 AM
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
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Oakville, ON
Debbie,
Looks like a very interesting house with a very interesting history! What was the asking price?
Jo
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