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British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.

The British Ambassador's residence
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Location 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates 38°55′15.92″N 77°3′46.79″W / 38.9210889°N 77.0629972°W / 38.9210889; -77.0629972Coordinates: 38°55′15.92″N 77°3′46.79″W / 38.9210889°N 77.0629972°W / 38.9210889; -77.0629972
Built 1928
Architect Edwin Lutyens
Architectural style Queen Anne
Part of Massachusetts Avenue Historic District (#74002166)
Designated CP November 26, 1973

The British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Embassy Row neighborhood.

It was commissioned in 1925, and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1928. It is an example of Queen Anne architecture. The embassy was the only building Lutyens designed in North America. Frederick H. Brooke, the on-site American architect, assisted with the design and oversaw the construction of the embassy, which was conducted by noted developer Harry Wardman.

The home is a contributing property to the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its 2009 property value is $31,308,480. There are about 10,000 visitors each year.



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