Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is bidding adieu to the Washington haunts of powerbrokers and politicos. The oil exec-turned-statesman aims to make out decently well on his Kalorama townhouse, a brick-faced manor that whispers of Jazz Age extravagance.
Purchased for $5.5 million after his appointment in 2017, the home saw Tillerson’s relatively brief tenure in the Trump Administration. With his DC chapter closed a year later, Tillerson returned home to Texas.
Now the stately abode awaits a new custodian among Washington’s elite. Built in 1927, period details mingle with modern updates within its 5,709 square feet. Custom millwork and fireplaces echo eras past, while smart additions like a chef’s kitchen, spa bathrooms, and an elevator nod to contemporary tastes.
French doors open to an entertainer’s patio with fountain and grill, overlooking professionally landscaped grounds. Inside, expansive rooms unfurl gracefully through light-filled entertaining spaces, intimate nooks, and a richly paneled study.
Four bedrooms accommodate overnight diplomats or power players. By night, flickering fireplaces cast a warm glow throughout the home’s sophisticated interiors. Proximity to the halls of power belies the home’s tranquility.
In DC’s prestigious Kalorama enclave, homes trade hands among policy shapers and power brokers. If the $6.5 million asking price is met, Tillerson’s purchase will have paid off handsomely. For the right buyer, the home promises insider access with an exclusive address to retreat from political frays.
