The Rittenhouse Model

Bedrooms

4.5

Bathrooms

6300

Sq Ft

French Country

Style

The Rittenhouse wraps timeless French Country character around rooms that breathe with natural light — a home that feels gracious the moment you walk in, and effortless every day after. Build it as shown — or customize to fit your lifestyle.

There's a moment in the Rittenhouse when the afternoon light moves across the main living spaces and the whole home seems to exhale. Stone-and-shutter character on the outside gives way to open, sun-filled rooms that flow into one another without a wasted step — gathering and retreating, hosting and unwinding, all in the same easy rhythm. It's a home that feels both rooted and alive: classic enough to never tire of, light enough to never feel heavy. You don't just walk through it — you settle into it.

The address you saw on Zillow isn't a community or a lot for sale — it's simply where the listing gets pinned. The Rittenhouse isn't tied to that spot at all. This plan can be built two ways: on a lot you already own, or on a property Paramount has identified across the DC metro. We're a builder that does its own homework — quietly evaluating hundreds of lots, teardowns, and aging homes throughout the region for potential acquisition. So whether you have a place in mind or you're still searching, there's more than one path to the front door. Tell us where you want to build.

Price for land and home starting at

$2,324,333

Based on our Protos Specifications.

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Why the Rittenhouse

Sun-filled, open living spaces designed around how your family actually moves through the day — gathering, hosting, and unwinding without a wasted step.
Timeless stone-and-shutter French Country exterior that turns heads from the curb and never feels dated — the kind of character you grow into, not out of.
A kitchen and gathering area that flow together for everyday meals and effortless entertaining alike, so the cook is never cut off from the conversation.
Finishes tailored to your routines and your lot — from the materials underfoot to the fixtures you touch every morning, every choice is yours to shape.
Designed and drawn by Paramount's in-house architects, so the layout can flex to fit your family, your site, and the way you live now.

What's Included

Protos Specifications at a Glance

Every home starts here. Upgrades and customization available on every detail.

Exterior & Structure

James Hardie CedarMill siding (16 colors) · CertainTeed 30-year architectural shingles · Pella Lifestyle aluminum-clad wood windows · 8-ft solid mahogany entry door · Brick-stamped foundation · Professional landscaping package

Kitchen & Cabinetry

Full-overlay soft-close cabinets (3 door styles) · Level 1 granite or quartz countertops · GE Profile appliances (gas range, side-by-side fridge, dishwasher) · GE Café glass canopy range hood · Kohler Vault undermount sink

Baths & Plumbing

Kohler fixtures throughout · 67" freestanding soaking tub in primary · Frameless glass primary shower · Comfort-height toilets with quiet-close seats · Porcelain tile floors and subway tile walls

Interior Finishes

4" Red Oak hardwood on main level (6 stain options) · Crown molding and 5¼" baseboards · Masonite solid-core doors · Sherwin-Williams designer palette · Schlage designer hardware (5 finishes)

Living & Comfort

Napoleon Ascent 42 gas fireplace with Arts & Crafts mantel · Red oak staircase with painted balusters · French doors for study/office · LED recessed lighting throughout · Phenix/Mohawk carpet on upper level

Upgrades Available

Sub-Zero/Wolf/Thermador appliances · Custom iron or glass panel railings · Modern cable rail systems · Smart home integration · Stamped concrete or bluestone pavers · Whole-house surge protection

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Floor Plans

See the Layout

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Main Level

First Floor

Upper Level

Second Floor

Lower Level

Finished Basement

Gallery

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Photos from homes we've built using this plan. Some photos show optional upgrades not included in base pricing.

Pitched rooflines and arched entries command the street quietly.

Open from island to windows, morning light does the work.

Butler station, arched entry, staircase - all from one spot.

Fireplace anchors the room before furniture ever arrives.

Built-ins, hearth, and a wall of glass - no center needed.

Shelves, cabinets, and clerestory light earn their keep.

Coffered ceiling, two pendants, one uninterrupted sightline.

Counter space enough to cook and entertain at once.

Island deep enough to lose track of the counter's edge.

Sink, drawers, appliances - the island handles its own zip code.

Range wall and island run parallel, each pulling its weight.

Hood, range, and double ovens share one seamless wall.

Marble runs countertop to backsplash without interruption.

Pendant scale and island length settle the room before cooking starts.

Double ovens, island sink, one kitchen that runs itself.

Kitchen flows to living room like one long exhale.

Built-in storage, arched passage, room that earns its pause.

Chandelier drops low, the room rises to meet it.

Sun patches the floor before a single chair is pulled.

French doors close the room without closing it off.

Arched threshold sets the tone before the first step in.

The entry holds its breath before the house opens up.

Upper hall opens wide, staircase lands without crowding it.

Your Investment

How New Home Pricing Works

This price is based on our Protos Specifications and includes an estimated land allowance. Your actual investment depends on the lot — yours or one we've identified — along with site conditions, home size, and finishes.

Build it exactly as shown or change every detail — the strategy call is where we put real numbers together based on your priorities.

Here's how the process works. It's three distinct phases, each with a purpose:

Phase 1

Design & Selections

This is where your home takes shape. Plans are created or modified by our in-house architects. You choose finishes, fixtures, and layout — or let our design team handle it for you.

Phase 2

Permitting

We submit your plans and manage the approval process with your local jurisdiction. This phase runs in the background while final details are locked in.

Phase 3

Construction

Your home is built. Every decision has already been made, and the build moves with purpose. Most homes are completed within 15 to 18 months from lot selection to move-in, though timelines can vary based on design complexity, client selections and decision-making, and local permitting.

Whether you want to choose every tile and finish yourself or let Paramount's design team handle the selections for you, we match the process to how you want to build.

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Build the Rittenhouse on Your Lot — or One We've Identified

You're not buying someone else's house — you're building yours. Paramount evaluates hundreds of lots and teardowns across the DC metro for potential acquisition. Tell us where you want to build.

Arlington · Bethesda · Chevy Chase · Falls Church · McLean · Potomac · Vienna · NW DC

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