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bright blue street elevation - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
The Shire in Spring Valley
Washington D.C.

Set on a sloped and wooded corner lot in DC's beautiful Spring Valley, this existing residence was small but charming when our clients hired us to help them expand it and renovate it. They were drawn to our appreciation for the Not So Big House philosophies that we share with famous author Susan Saranka. We only had 9 feet to add to the house, but with creative planning, built-ins in every room, and re-arrangement of the 2nd-floor plan and part of the first, we made it count. We are proud of the project's success in updating a lovely home without losing its original charm.

  • bright blue street elevation - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  •  Street elevation details - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • front right elevation of home - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • left side view of exterior - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • left side yard with landscaping - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • backyard patio and furniture setup - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • backyard patio with modern firepit - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • view of the living room towards the fireplace - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • the living room towards three large picture windows - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • the dining room table looking towards the foyer - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • the finished kitchen looking towards the foyer - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • the finished kitchen looking towards the dining room - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • view of the family room from the kitchen - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • family room looking towards the kitchen and foyer - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • piano nook in the family room towards the backyard - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Loft with railing on the second floor - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Master Bedroom facing the backyard - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Master bedroom looking towards the master bathroom - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Master bathroom with shower deal - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Guest bedroom towards front yard - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Bedroom with built-ins  - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • The basement recreation room - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Builtins in the basement's rec room - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua
  • Basement bedroom facing the side yard - The Shire of Spring Valley - Ballard & Mensua