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This house in D.C. is narrow and very puzzling. See why. ‘I’m so confused right now’

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A home in the nation’s capital with a very distinct presence has people talking.

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And asking so very many questions.

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It’s called The Narrow House and it’s now on the real estate market in Washington D.C. for $3.5 million. The stunning three-bedroom, five-bathroom residence has such a unique build that you’ll be using it to start party conversations for the next few years.

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“Welcome to ‘The Narrow House,’” the listing on Zillow.com begins. “This exceptional contemporary home was built by an internationally acclaimed architect, Dr. J Darvish for himself and family.”

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Along with the jaw-dropping architecture, the 4,390-square-foot residence also boasts high-end features in and around the property including:

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  • A “glass room”

  • Kitchen with “designer appliances”

  • Thermo windows

  • Vaulted ceilings

  • Spiral staircase

  • Attached garage

  • “Option to add an elevator”

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The popular social media real estate page Zillow Gone Wild caught wind of the curious home and fans couldn’t get enough – but had tons of questions and observations.

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Looks like something I would have built and decorated in Sims,” one person joked.

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“I had an existential crisis trying to understand that bathroom,” someone commented.

“Moving furniture in or out of there must be loads of fun,” another observed.

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“I’m so confused right now,” someone said.

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“While I’m not a huge fan of their color schemes I love the house overall. Now, I do have some questions. Like why the giant tissue box in the bedroom?” one person asked.

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“Why do I feel like everything--including the house--has an unpronounceable IKEA name?” another said.

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“I mean, honestly, it does an amazing job at not feeling cramped,” someone pointed out. “It’s a really nice home with character.”

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“Every wall: I’m white! Every floor: I’m gray! Bathroom: REDRUM,” one person joked.

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“Holy moly this house is AMAZING. It’s so worth to click through to the listing. It’s just gorgeous,” another observed.

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This story was originally published July 20, 2022 at 1:34 PM with the headline "This house in D.C. is narrow and very puzzling. See why. ‘I’m so confused right now’."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren