2701 Hume Dr Unit 1300/PP5 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Welcome to The Power Plant at National Park Seminary! Exquisitely designed in 2019 to transform this historically significant site into an industrial-chic masterpiece, PP5 lives more like a detached home than a condo—a perfect alternative to the SFH search!

PP5 is located in a fantastical Spanish Revival-style building on the NPS grounds, originally home to its namesake, the power plant for the National Park Seminary - lending to the impressive vaulted cathedral ceilings and the large historic arched window. The foyer greets you with a hand-painted custom mural—a historic map of downtown DC - before opening into the main living space. The immaculate chef’s kitchen is designed for the most discerning domestic culinarian, complete with a 6-burner Bertazzoni gas range, extra-large pantry, and a generous quartz waterfall kitchen island opening to the open living and dining rooms. Custom cocktails, dinner parties, or game night—this space lends itself to creating and entertaining.

The main level hosts two en-suite bedrooms, the primary with a walk-in closet and dual vanity sinks; the secondary with a custom hardwood Murphy bed that doubles as a WFH desk when upright. Hansgrohe fixtures and sophisticated finishes throughout complement the classic structure with a modern vibe. Heading upstairs, you’ll find a cozy loft that can easily be used as an office space or den. The laundry room has skylights and a full-size washer & dryer with room for an ironing board, drying rack, or folding table. The third bedroom has a walk-in closet, en-suite with skylight, and a small overlook into the foyer’s arched window.

History greets you with every step. The National Park Seminary originated in 1887 as a resort named “Ye Forest Inne,” designed by T.F. Shneider, architect for the famed Cairo Hotel building in Dupont Circle (and impetus for DC’s Height of Buildings Act of 1910). After the resort venture failed, the site was used as a school for young women, the National Park Seminary - at which time some of the more unique structures were added to the property, including the pagoda, the windmill, and even a castle! During the Second World War, the army purchased the land and used it as the Forest Glen Annex of Walter Reed Hospital.

You will be delighted to discover the enchanted enclave that is Forest Glen and NPS. Located just minutes from the Beltway and Forest Glen Metro (Red & Purple Line), with easy access to downtown, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Silver Spring. Access to Rock Creek Trail, and the Georgetown Branch/Capital Crescent Trail - paved biking all the way downtown!

Ask about Montgomery County Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit (approximately $9,000/yr through 2024) and storage unit & garage tandem parking with EV charger available for lease, with mandatory purchase option in April 2025.