This House is Cool, but It’s Also Strange!

[@mekastayfabsteele5989]

Can you do a recap of previous homes yiu showed and tell us if they was sold and the price?

[@hypnotzu]

Looks like an office building from the outside lol

[@kimim2702]

It really pisses me off when builders do this to a neighborhood. No cohesiveness with the surrounding homes. Rude.

[@BabySister60]

I agree. All these new homes remind me of Roblox houses.

[@kimim2702]

This house reminds me of office spaces I worked in over the years. It will take a lot to add warmth. Not for me.

[@BennieCampbell-cl2lv]

This house has a lot of unnecessary wasted space.

[@LikeSpee]

As opposed to necessary wasted space? 😂

[@LikeSpee]

As opposed to necessary wasted space? 😂

[@LikeSpee]

As opposed to necessary wasted space? 😂

[@LikeSpee]

As opposed to necessary wasted space? 😂

[@LikeSpee]

As opposed to necessary wasted space? 😂

[@P_Belle]

This design seems ideal for corporate extended stay and hosted parties. For ex: relos, short term assignments, and small events, as there are *multiple* spaces for concurrent group and sleeping uses. Screams of "not for family" were apparent with: 1) no garage (woops, its there!) 2) no 1st floor sound/weather barriers ( foyer, mudroom/area, limited wallspace ) , 3) lack of child friendly elements: study/play area near kitchen (and that long kitchen seating aint for a family of 6! 😅 ), the high balconies and elevators are hazards. 4) no actual 1st floor master/inlaw/guest suite.

[@kevikev2.0]

There is a garage (1:06), he just missed the interior entrance, if there is one, because he used the elevator and not the stairs to get to the basement. I think this is supposed to be the mudroom (24:18), albeit its slightly disconnected from the garage. Does there really need to be a first floor master/in-law/guest suite considering there is an elevator for people with moderate mobility issues to use?

[@P_Belle]

It can be whatever the buyer ​chooses, @kevikev2.0 . Thanks for noting my oversights ( garage )!

[@judylapointe3507]

You could put a wall up and create a foyer, it's too open now.

[@jamieglover6836]

AIRBNB vibe. Not a fan. At that price I would definitely want a foyer or show stopping entry. Happy New Year 🎊

[@user-hj2oy8hGu7x]

Nice house with modern technology. I like the color palette, the vanities, light fixtures and the floors. The only issue is the entrance into the main house is a privacy concern for me.

[@clemm9771]

My husband and I watch your videos all the time. We know that when you see a nice shower, you're turning the water on 😂😂 . We want to see it too ❤❤

[@V_butterfly]

They need to invest in more substantial staging. It’s tough to imagine yourself in these spaces- it all seems cold and office-like. Some big comfy couches, some rugs, even a fake tv in one of the “chill out” spaces would help.

[@Pgschool37]

This seems like the result of over-modernization mixed with the owner's personal preferences. The house doesn't fit into the neighborhood characteristically or price-wise. This house screams to the neighborhood, "Upgrade or let us buy you out! Either way, LEAVE!"

[@hiramthreets6030]

I love this house 🏠 the set up & the way it's staged. Yes, Jonathan. The windows are magnificent, very contemporary. 💯

[@Nykki-q5y]

Hi Jonathan. Happy New Year to you, your family and all the channel subscribers and watchers! This house has designs that is leaving me scratching my head. First the pros. I love the kitchen design. I love the style of the wood cabinets. I like the floor to ceiling windows. That is all I like about this house. I dont like that you walk right into the livingroom and there is no separation between it and the kitchen. Why are there key locks on the bathroom doors? The closets makes absolutely no sense. The backyard is too small. There is not one drop zone anywhere on the main level. Lastly, that display wardrobe in the basement should be a wine closet! All those weird nooks that can cause a head injury. Not surprised that no one is buying this house.

[@cantybowls7098]

There would need to be renovations (of a new build) just to make it useable. Those bedrooms are too small.

[@Nykki-q5y]

​@@cantybowls7098I totally agree.

[@shirleyharvard4892]

I do like that modern flair, but they build a contemporary style home in a traditional style neighborhood. Someone will buy it! Hard resale!

[@pamhoerner]

I wonder how the neighbors feel about this place. I think it belongs in LA or NYC. It's definitely a home for entertaining and showing off, not real life. Imagine the stress of keeping the kitchen clean at all times since it's completely exposed when someone first enters.... More money than sense.

[@TheEllesvoice]

It grew on me by the time you made it to the 2nd floor. I think locks on closet doors are a great idea. Especially if you have small kids, pets, and you have a lot of parties. **You got to remember that people will be spending even more time at home. I think the wall storage was clever. It wasn't a typical floor closet. Allows you to put furniture in front of it as well. Great to store games, blankets, cleaning devices, decorations & other daily stuff. Plus you can see everything at eye level!!!! ***The glass closet in basement was also cool. That's where you can display awards, trophies, game pieces for pool, coats, shoes for guest, and other kid's toys. Since that backyard is small even for Bethesda, that means families will be playing in the house. ❤❤ I had guessed price was $2.5 mil. ****I wonder if anything is coming next door.

[@rahben8368]

Only complaint is if you chilling up on the balcony and you need ice or something from the fridge I did not see a space/area for like a mini bar with ice or food/snack area, you have to go all the way back downstairs

[@SimonaHester]

I see you got that 10k! Just started watching your channel yesterday and you been showing some gems!

[@Butterfly8593]

It’s the most interesting strange house I’ve ever seen! Cool and weird!

[@briangriffin4937]

Corporate entities are purchasing mega homes: a 21st century spin on the “rooming house” concept with communal spaces and shared kitchens.

[@P_Belle]

@@briangriffin4937- bingo!

[@judylapointe3507]

Those rods were for pants, not ties.

[@pamelabennett4792]

One foot entry into living room that is placed one foot next to kitchen: awkwardly too close, strange floating closets in awkward places, a down stairs shower awkwardly placed with no exit privacy, key set for all bedroom doors, small bathrooms in halls, main bedroom right next to laundry room, and the bedroom has a narrow closet. Awkwardly lighted glass huge closet with a bench sitting right in front to view clothes, lol. Cheaply looking furniture placed in wierd areas. Bad deal not near worth the price.

[@adronantoine8184]

I love this house, the layout works for me one hundred percent. Where is it located & is it still available.

[@michellecrump4465]

They should have made that glass closet into a wine cellar.

[@GMAMEC]

That would have been nice. Funny that it’s one of the few closets without a key. If it held wine, especially “fine wine”, a key would make sense.

[@kimiee5325]

Having keys for doors could possibly be a roommates situations and/or preventing others from going in restricted areas. Overall a nice home despite being different from other homes in the area.

[@Peacebeyond]

I think they should have made the front door and entry on the second level. The scale of the 1st floor is off. Even without a real foyer it would show better.

[@beingmichelleg]

The house has a lot, A LOT of wasted space and for $2.3M should be turnkey ready. I don't see need for multiple entertainment spaces when the bedrooms barely have spaces for a dresser and closets that are not that big especially that very narrow Main Bedroom closet. There are some cute features (like the bar on lower level) and some weird ones (who needs lighted closet) but at this price point will likely sit on the market for a while because the renovations I would want would make the house more under water. I think instead of second entertainment area on top floor that should have been a balled out Main Bedroom private level with spread out bathroom and two closets. Maybe the house was originally built with hopes of being an Air BnB and by the time building was done the market has changed? They would have been better off investing in renovating the house they tore down instead of putting this brand new build with no connection to the community there.

[@Ayanna248]

A lot of homes in Nigeria have locks with the keys on most doors in homes there. lovely house Jonathan.

[@BAWNBAWNBAWN]

Not being rude, just honest because I lived in Africa. You need every closet, bedroom, everything under lock and key. EVERYTHING!!!

[@LikeSpee]

@@BAWNBAWNBAWNwhy?

[@LikeSpee]

@@BAWNBAWNBAWNwhy?

[@LikeSpee]

@@BAWNBAWNBAWNwhy?

[@Bsweet7]

This house is not child friendly, especially with all the tall terraces. It's a great Air bnb, I guess that's what all the locks are for, idk. The basement closet could work for a designer displaying their clothes again. idk. Looks cheaply made, but the lights are really cool!

[@shalonanewton9172]

It would be a great home for people who like to host with all the open space. It also makes sense why you may want to lock some rooms that may be off limits.

[@wd4707]

Hi Johnathan I’m thinking that this house is designed to be used as a rental for vacationers or parties. Just my opinion.

[@hejiranyc]

That's actually a good price for a huge new modern house in Bethesda. In addition to being inside of the Beltway, keep in mind that the local public school system is one of the best in the state. I actually really like the open floor plan. The problem with a closed in kitchen is FOMO, where it feels like you're toiling away in a little prison cell. I am currently in the process of putting a three-story addition onto my townhouse in Georgetown and one non-negotiable for me is having an opening living space that is integrated with the kitchen. My only criticism about this house is that it is VERY trendy while, at the same time, lacking character. They use the same cabinets, the same hardware and the same black/white/beige color scheme everywhere and it can get maddening after a while.

[@Consuello227]

I agree with you .. I like the house . The kitchen and the weird closets.

[@noweaponsformedagainstme]

Outside porch is an understatement, makes the home look cheap. Entry closet is weird. That small closet should be at entry with a half bathroom 🚽 Very nice doors in all areas. Did I miss the garage?🤔 There are several things I like and a couple I didn’t care for. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@enjoyit08]

Really modern house. Primary bedroom closet a bit too narrow. Love all the windows, but they’d be a beast to keep clean. Would be cool if the glass dimmed to block the view from outside in for privacy. Top floor is fantastic! Really cool house. Maybe all the keys are for rental privacy? Overall, the house would fit better in a different neighborhood, but its really nice.

[@AlyInTheKitchen]

Those key locked bathrooms and closets are giving "Mommy Dearest" vibes. It's a no for me.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

Don't like the furnace being in that bedroom. So, nope, would have to turn that bedroom into an office or something.

[@jeffthornton6998]

That neighborhood is entirely too noisy. Even without the fire engine.

[@willettegoudy6143]

This house seems cold and sterile. It is too expensive for that neighborhood. The design could have larger bathrooms and larger closets and at least a powder room. And why would you need a key to the furnace room, closets and bathrooms when a door knob lock is sufficient? The tile in one of the bathrooms reminds me of cold concrete. I don't get the layout and wouldn't buy it. They could have put some money into landscaping the yard a little even though it's small. Pretty doesn't mean functional so No thank you. I see why it's still on the market.

[@judylapointe3507]

thanks for the video

[@mbenton335]

Wow😮 Tyler Perry look up zatina. It looked just like that house on the outside and some of it on the inside. Beautiful .❤

[@PodHubLiveMedia]

I think the locks on the doors maybe panic rooms type features.

[@diva99686]

I don't particularly like the entry way. It's weird, but the house is lovely. It needed a formal dining room.

[@almurry8943]

Sorry Johnathan, not my style of house. I wish developers would stop adding these types of homes to neighborhoods with traditional homes. These homes do not fit the neighborhoods they put them in. There’s nothing wrong with updating homes but leave some of the features that make it fit into the neighborhoods. I also hate when developers turn single family homes into condos. I live in DC and two doors down from me they renovated a row house with some nice features and modernized it. They put it on the market for a mil and I think it has been on the market for 5 or 6 months. They’ve now dropped the price 150k (the price was dropped 3 times). Developers are greedy.

[@itismeal]

love your videos! It would be great if you did a year end recap of some of the properties you showed.

[@marie3503]

The wood and the lock and keys remind me of office space or like you said a hotel loft. One of the out of town ones that has a conference room for the weekend business trip. Or one of those boarding or rooms for rent houses. The staging should have represented the house a little better. Added more natural looking pieces and some plants or something 😮😮

[@patricksmith2274]

Johnathan the house been on the market for a year because it lacks the warm and welcoming of a home. The layout feels corporate and the choice of furniture staged feels like a hotel. The five feet high closets causes confusion as well as the fancy glass closet in the basement. The only thing I like about the house is the flooring and the large plants. 😂😂😂 This over priced hotel/house won't be sold until a significant price reduction. Last but not least is the keys on the bathroom doors doesn't give home appeal.

[@howardturner2905]

It's a nice house, however, the entry right in the kitchen is dumb. Also you'd really have serious trust issues to want to lock every door.

[@GMAMEC]

Right, the kitchen is placed in a terrible spot, especially for the price.

[@karlitop7497]

Guessing because the outside entrance and the big storage bench in front of the glass closet , it’s a glorified mud room for when you enter directly in from the basement.

[@jhar8975]

Honestly I like it a lot. I’m into modern and minimalist decor and surroundings and I like the uniqueness.

[@aidajones-goins882]

I also got "Office Space" vibes from this home ~~ however, it is mostly a FANTASTIC space. Even though this property definitely does not fit the neighborhood, it is so nice!! I don't think every new build has to be "open-floor." A wall separating that beautiful living room from the kitchen really would have been nice. ~~ someone suggested that if the kitchen was built where the eating area is (switch), it would be a better set up ~~ I agree 100%!!! It would also make that second seating area feel more like a family room than an office space.

[@JAZZLlFE]

I'll take it! ❤it!

[@cantybowls7098]

This house just has too many weird things. Keyed deadbolt locks on virtually every door? Well my 1892 built house in Savannah did have doors with skeleton keys. That odd storage space. Then full bathrooms that should have been powder rooms. Common spaces on every level? That display closet in the basement. But mostly - no garage? Where are my convertibles and daily cars going? I saw just too much wasted space. Seems like they were thinking of a frat house. Many high end features just to boost price. Not practical.

[@deboraha4908]

How did this community allow this style of house.

[@ms.holloway4217]

Happy New Year. 🎉 I love modern homes 😍 I'd buy it. But I think there's a couple of factors why this home is still available. And for the first-time I don't believe it's the price. Land, location, layout, bedroom/closet sizes, and too specific for a particular buyer.

[@939nchs]

I love the house, and how I would utilize the spaces would be up to me. The asking price is a bit high for the neighborhood but the design is “sweet”.

[@geraldine1437]

I live in Charlotte North Carolina and this type of home is being built in the neighborhood I live in. These types of homes are being built in different sizes - the designs are weird throughout North Carolina.

[@RajaAdou]

It’s a really beautiful home with high end features and materials. Too many redundant spaces and no cohesion at all. Horrible lot and I’ll never understand glass doors. Looks cool but it’s too much house for the lot and it’s an eye sore for the neighborhood.

[@kimkpzpozibilitzztaylor1850]

I feel like this home is built to rent out rooms to college students

[@Tonyredbone]

A real missed opportunity to put in some fireplaces. At least one in the living room. The main floor felt like an apartment without an entryway

[@msd3403]

C’mon Jonathan… the storage isn’t THAT difficult, is it? So you use a step ladder and store infrequently used things like holiday decor etc… It could also hold those bulk Costco haul items etc…

[@Rockinandwatchin]

That house is not homey. It's as if it was originally built as an office building, and they found out afterwards the area wasn't zoned for it, so they piece milled it into a cheap looking house.

[@sooopj2792]

I love the house the house is beautiful, needs more curb appeal, one thing about it I don't like, I do not like the closet in the primary bedroom. The closet was too narrow

[@khandibaugh23]

Nice home.

[@shastaobey3786]

i like the house its very pretty i love it

[@macmacdonald9948]

You missed the speakers in the ceiling

[@nevadiva36]

For a minimalist and very cold. No warmth at all.

[@DJScrapDirty]

Locking closets security if someone break in you can lock yourself in (IMO)

[@edwinjacks]

Seem like converted apartment building or office space

[@gamechanger5779]

Oh my goodness, is it just me! I could not look at that bathtub every day. Because the shape of it reminded me of a coffin!" 😳🤣

[@sxybbwms]

The bedrooms are small.

[@Brooklyn.girl-718]

I thought that closet on the lower level was a mudroom but there was no exit to the garage so I couldn’t explain that closet space those keyes didn’t make sense but it’s a nice house not my cup of tea❤

[@GMAMEC]

It’s the right house for the right people. I am a bit perplexed about the closet situation. Why would you put your most valuable items on display? Furthermore, unless I missed something, I believe that’s the only closet that doesn’t have a key.

[@clemm9771]

I only like the light strips on the walls, the bathtub in the primary, ceiling speakers, and the rooftop

[@khanysafan1705]

Look at this house, then the next-door-neighbor’s house. Which one will be out of style in a few years? I predict this house will be completely remodeled within ten years.

[@kevikev2.0]

7:19-9:37 I think this closet is the result of a compromise of space between the sitting area above the garage and the bedroom next to it, on the second floor, because the floor of that closet is the ceiling of the garage. The bedroom on the second floor would probably be a tad too small if the garage wall extended from the basement all the way to the second floor. 🤔 24:17 = Modern day mudroom so the RICH🤑owners and house guest can show off their EXPENSIVE FANCY coats and jackets‼ 🤣 This house is nice, it sticks out like a sore thumb, its not my favorite style of home, but if it was the only option and I had the money this house could work for a family. It might not be the best layout for little kids but it would work for kids 12+ years old, they don't like to go outside that much these days anyway😏. 🤣🤣🤣

[@damienwilliams9010]

Thats a linen closet in the hall across from the bathroom .Thats completely normal. Where else would it be?

[@carlindo-carloskingjunior8746]

That cabinet high on the wall is a linen closet

[@macmacdonald9948]

Interesting

[@Kaydanny]

This house screams me, LOL! I am this extra. One day my!!! One day 🥰

[@sibun7153]

Furnace in a bedroom?

[@Jollytimemia]

Not enough practically

[@clemm9771]

With elevators in the house...we already know 🤣🤣

[@mekastayfabsteele5989]

The outside looks like a trendy storefront. Very nice, but feels cold, even with all the windows!

[@spreadingjoy6789]

Yea.., those floating closets are confusing. Maybe if they had sliding doors, it’ll be better. Thank you for another showing. Love your channel❤❤❤

[@BAWNBAWNBAWN]

This really seems more Airbnb to me. No warmth whatsoever. It is beautiful though, but it's just weird to just throw this into a structured neighborhood with your classic homes. It just looks like a monstrosity from the outside.

[@CarrettaRoberts]

I love it, I wouldn't have to use the keys they would be decorating. The only problem i have is that I have never been in that state and I would be alone but I can get through that,

[@shalettejones3372]

This home is for renting out areas

[@howtoandwhatsnew]

Happy New Year to you and your family. The house is “different” still trying to figure out the locks on the doors. The main bedroom closet those rods are for pants/shorts. It’s ok but it definitely doesn’t fit with the area and the layout is kind of weird.

[@arthurtynch6297]

Yes Sir. We yet wear shirt and ties!

[@robertelbert7588]

I love it 4REAL but, the location is not ideal.

[@sxybbwms]

The house is too much like an office to me.

[@karene7757]

I would have thought this was a converted home due to the somewhat weird design choices. I do like the house but not at $2.3 mil. Don't mind the wall and locked closets. It's strange to have the kitchen right at the entrance and all of those locked doors. Personally, I would be too scared to use the elevator.

[@tjax5534]

I like some aspects of the house. If I purchased I’d definitely make changes. First up would be those locks. Way too many to keep track of and whose locking doors from the outside?! That’s creepy to me. 🤣

[@ms.aquarius9391]

Hands down on this narrow a** strange closet too many darn keys Home. If I had the Money, I would not buy this for NOBODY!!!! Whomever designed this place is for himself/herself/theyself Weird People. Hahaha, it's been seating for over a Year.....continue being EMPTY!!!

[@ATLIEN333]

My type of home. It's very modern with great finishes.. Many of these homes on the outside look like what I would call them fake modern facades. I can't quite put my finger on it.

[@manlyproctor]

You lost me in the kitchen

[@ermawallace1273]

The house is beautiful. Its totally my style, but I dont like the 2 half closets or the furnace door in the bedroom. That door should open in the hallway. The fence should be brand new in the backyard. I would pass.

[@edwinjacks]

Definitely nice bachelor pad. No children or older teens maybe. Didn't at first but i like now. Unique