Jim Bell - Real Estate Broker

08/07/2026

08/03/2026

SOLD! Offered at $2,275,000. A renovated, impeccably maintained rowhouse on one of Kalorama’s most sought-after tree-lined streets. New roof. New HVAC systems throughout. The work is done — move in and live. Four bedrooms, five full baths. The den has been thoughtfully restored to its original bay-windowed bedroom, returning the home to its authentic layout. Outdoor space on every level — rear terrace, glass-enclosed sun porch, covered balcony, and a reimagined rooftop deck with Trex decking and sweeping city views. The main level flows from a sun-filled living room with fireplace through a gourmet kitchen to an expansive dining and great room — all opening to the sun porch and terrace. The second floor anchors around a welcoming great room with fireplace and a primary suite with spa-like bath, walk-in closet, and private covered balcony. The top floor adds a bedroom, full bath, and rooftop deck access perfect for entertaining above the city. A finished walk-out lower level with kitchenette and private entrance adds flexibility — guest suite, au pair quarters, or dedicated workspace. The Location Kalorama is not a neighborhood. It’s an address with a résumé. Diplomats and heads of state have called these streets home for generations. Embassy Row, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and the West End are all within minutes. The Spanish Steps and Mitchell Park are just around the corner. At $634 per square foot, this is your entry point. Colonial garage parking two blocks away at $292/mo.

07/23/2026

Veteran broker Jim Bell joins the Mayfair-based firm to help wealthy Americans navigate the UK’s prime resi market. The Mayfair- Based firm has launched a bespoke advisory service aimed at HNWIs looking to buy on this side of the Atlantic, led by veteran Washington, DC broker Jim Bell.
A statement said the move represents a “hyper-localized shift” away from the traditional international desk model, with Bell acting as a dedicated adviser for US clients acquiring high-end homes in London and beyond.
Bell will take on the consultancy role while continuing as Executive Vice President at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.
UK Sotheby’s said US buyers had become its largest overseas client group by both transaction volume and value, citing its 2025 performance analysis (https://primeresi.com/uk-sothebys-reports-1-63bn-in-sales-as-cash-buyers-dominate/), with demand showing little sign of slowing. Americans account for 50% of all sales above £5mn.
Bell brings more than three decades of luxury real estate experience to his role at UKSI, having overseen more than $1.2bn in transactions across Washington DC, Virginia and Georgia. He founded Beasley Real Estate, growing into Washington DC’s 14th largest brokerage before joining TTR Sothebys International Realty.
He is no stranger to the London market either, having helped American buyers since 2016 secure homes in Knightsbridge, including One Hyde Park.
His brief is to provide high-net-worth US clients with what the firm describes as “discreet, direct access” to some of London’s most exclusive addresses. Journal of Luxury Property UK Sotheby's International Realty

07/23/2026

Princess Diana was a frequent guest- Presenting Ormeley Lodge
An Exceptional Early Georgian Estate Between Richmond Park and Ham Common
An exquisite early Georgian estate occupying an exceptional position between Richmond Park and Ham Common, Ormeley Lodge is one of London’s most remarkable private residences. Set within approximately 2.3 acres of magnificent walled gardens and extending to around 16,000 sq ft, the Grade II* listed estate comprises the principal house together with an outstanding collection of ancillary accommodation, all enjoying a wonderfully peaceful setting just 10 miles from Hyde Park Corner. Presented by UK Sotheby's International Realty

07/22/2026

Breaking News! The 2026 Second Quarter Washington DC Metro Market Review is Out !

07/22/2026

Under Contract in One Week !! Offered at $3,500,000 - 1111 23ed Street NW, 3A at The Ritz-Carlton Residences — 2,771 square feet, southwest corner, rarely offered and reimagined from the studs.

A corner residence at The Ritz-Carlton rarely comes to market, and this one arrives unlike any before it. Over a meticulous two-year renovation, the current owners enlisted architect and interior designer Jerry Harpole and Fine Point Construction to rebuild the home entirely — architecture and interiors conceived as a single, seamless vision in a refined traditional style. Every detail was considered. Everything is new.

Spanning 2,771 square feet, the residence opens through walls of glass to southwest exposure that fills the corner with afternoon and evening light, framing open city views and two private terraces. Three bedrooms plus a den offer generous, flexible living, anchored by an exquisite kitchen designed for both everyday life and entertaining. Custom electric shades and drapery run throughout, alongside bespoke millwork and finishes that reflect a level of craftsmanship impossible to replicate.

The offering includes two parking spaces — a true rarity at this address.

Residents enjoy the full measure of Ritz-Carlton living: 24-hour concierge and door service, valet parking, and direct access to the adjoining Sport & Health club and spa. Steps from the West End, Georgetown, and the Kennedy Center, with the boardrooms of downtown minutes away.

A turnkey, once-in-a-cycle opportunity to own the best-positioned residence in the building.

07/21/2026

SOLD! $2,125,000
2021 Nordlie Pl, Falls Church, VA 22045 Congratulations to my buyer ! Fully custom single-family residence—a modern-transitional architectural gem with a refined European vibe. Perfectly positioned on a hilltop with sweeping views (including the Washington Monument on a clear day), this home blends timeless sophistication with exceptional livability in one of the region’s hottest neighborhoods.

06/21/2026

Emmy win for *Somerville”

Helping people — that’s the job. It’s not just a transaction.

“Somerville”started as a film about one Virginia family, four generations on the same land since 1914. Somewhere in the making of it, we helped them keep the farm and their home. Tonight it won the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for Outstanding Societal Concerns — Long Form Content.

Produced by The American Table and Inertia Films. To watch to film go to TheAmericanTable.org

06/17/2026

Offered at $3,500,000 - 1111 23ed Street NW, 3A at The Ritz-Carlton Residences — 2,771 square feet, southwest corner, rarely offered and reimagined from the studs.

A corner residence at The Ritz-Carlton rarely comes to market, and this one arrives unlike any before it. Over a meticulous two-year renovation, the current owners enlisted architect and interior designer Jerry Harpole and Fine Point Construction to rebuild the home entirely — architecture and interiors conceived as a single, seamless vision in a refined traditional style. Every detail was considered. Everything is new.

Spanning 2,771 square feet, the residence opens through walls of glass to southwest exposure that fills the corner with afternoon and evening light, framing open city views and two private terraces. Three bedrooms plus a den offer generous, flexible living, anchored by an exquisite kitchen designed for both everyday life and entertaining. Custom electric shades and drapery run throughout, alongside bespoke millwork and finishes that reflect a level of craftsmanship impossible to replicate.

The offering includes two parking spaces — a true rarity at this address.

Residents enjoy the full measure of Ritz-Carlton living: 24-hour concierge and door service, valet parking, and direct access to the adjoining Sport & Health club and spa. Steps from the West End, Georgetown, and the Kennedy Center, with the boardrooms of downtown minutes away.

A turnkey, once-in-a-cycle opportunity to own the best-positioned residence in the building.

05/22/2026

A renovated, impeccably maintained rowhouse on one of Kalorama’s most sought-after tree-lined streets. New roof. New HVAC systems throughout. The work is done — move in and live. Four bedrooms, five full baths. The den has been thoughtfully restored to its original bay-windowed bedroom, returning the home to its authentic layout. Outdoor space on every level — rear terrace, glass-enclosed sun porch, covered balcony, and a reimagined rooftop deck with Trex decking and sweeping city views. The main level flows from a sun-filled living room with fireplace through a gourmet kitchen to an expansive dining and great room — all opening to the sun porch and terrace. The second floor anchors around a welcoming great room with fireplace and a primary suite with spa-like bath, walk-in closet, and private covered balcony. The top floor adds a bedroom, full bath, and rooftop deck access perfect for entertaining above the city. A finished walk-out lower level with kitchenette and private entrance adds flexibility — guest suite, au pair quarters, or dedicated workspace. The Location Kalorama is not a neighborhood. It’s an address with a résumé. Diplomats and heads of state have called these streets home for generations. Embassy Row, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and the West End are all within minutes. The Spanish Steps and Mitchell Park are just around the corner. At $634 per square foot, this is your entry point. Colonial garage parking two blocks away at $292/mo.