The Stately Somerville Mansion

2007 Columbia Road, NW, known as The Somerville Mansion, was built in 1890 and served alongside a row of homes from 2003-2007 Columbia Road, NW as the Lucia Gale-Barber School of Rhythm and Correlated Arts founded by Lucia Gale Barber. Barber was a talented teacher and garnered the respect of many local educators in Washington DC. Following Lucia’s untimely passing in 1911, her older sister Mary Gale Davis took over as the principal and ultimately moved the school to a close-by Belmont Road property around 1916.

In the decades since, the stately Victorian-style home has been meticulously maintained and restored throughout the years to showcase its alluring turn-of-the-century elegance. The 6-bed, 5.5-bath residence welcomes 6,955 sqft of living space, stunning ceilings with polished quatrefoil moulding, tranquil fireplace and a separately metered two-bedroom, two-bathroom lower-level rental apartment. The wood-paneled library and ornate finishes transport you back in time.

Nestled between the distinguished Kalorama, storied Dupont Circle and diverse Adams Morgan neighborhoods, the property welcomes a glimpse into the wealth of history Washington DC offers. Welcoming over 100 years of rich history, the stately Somerville Mansion will continue to add to its treasured past and serve new families for decades to come.