John F. Kennedy and Jackie O's Home Is on the Market, and I'm Distracted by Its Impeccable Shelving System – It's One of the Smartest I've Seen

Marbury House is where history meets modern design. The Kennedys’ first Georgetown home is on the market (for $7.5 million), meaning it's the perfect time to celebrate its rich history, Federal-era charm, and perhaps most unsurprisingly of all, its chic storage system.

While every inch of the home, named Marbury House, is a lesson in timeless design, its clever shelving, which utilizes every inch of space (including vertical areas that would otherwise go unused), is the most inspirational of all. Often, smart storage ideas are not always aesthetically pleasing, but in the case of Marbury, it's different.

The living room shelving demonstrates it's possible to turn storage, and its contents, into a design statement, serving as a reminder that functionality can be simultaneously stunning. I can't imagine the home without it.

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Taking a look at the wider property, it's unsurprising that every room has upheld a classic, timeless palette, designed to feel contemporary without distracting from the property's history.

Jacqueline Kennedy herself reimagined the home multiple times during her residency, upgrading the double living room into a polished salon where she hosted 'political teas' and small gatherings that quietly advanced her husband’s presidential ambitions.

Functional details, starting with the aforementioned bookshelf, reflect a careful balance of beauty and utility, carrying her legacy to 2025 and beyond.

During the 1960 campaign, the townhouse became an informal headquarters, hosting advisors and strategy sessions in its gracious parlours. It was from this red brick doorway that JFK and Jackie departed for the 1961 inauguration, a moment remembered in DC history.

In terms of the logistics, the home comprises five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and a partial bathroom, with spaces designed for both comfort and entertaining. A stair hall leads to a double parlour, crafted for conversation, music, and gatherings, while an elegant dining room opens to generous gardens and terraces ideal for al fresco dining.

The upper floors feature a library and a walk-up attic with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The lower floor, accessible via a private entrance, is well-suited for staff or support spaces.

These architectural details anchor the home’s historic charm while allowing interiors to feel both grand, livable, and always timeless.

After the Kennedy years, the property returned to private stewardship, with its essential character and historic details carefully preserved. Today, listed with Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty for $7.5 million.