The Company

Originally founded in June 1999, the Company has pursued building projects in the DC Metropolitan Washington Area, with particular emphasis on luxury development projects in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland.

The Company is particularly dedicated to a high standard of craftsmanship, and attention to detail while ensuring an outstanding level of customer satisfaction. True to its mandate, Botero Homes Gallery has designed, built and sold a number of homes that reflect every aspect of comfort, luxury and attention to detail.

Since 1999, the company has completed and sold beautiful homes: in the Bradley Hills community of Bethesda, Maryland, in the Lucky Estates community of Tyson's Corner and in Middleburg, Virginia.

Over the past couple of years, Botero Homes has focused on the prestigious Great Falls area where it developed several homes and two landmark properties in particular:

In 2005, Botero Homes finished and sold Carrwood, an extraordinary mansion in Great Falls for which it won a "2005 Monument Award" in the $2million and above category.
In 2006, Botero Homes finished its most magnificent work of art to date. A 12,000 square feet masterpiece called Spring I for which it was awarded the First Prize "Monument Award" for a 2nd year in a row. But this time, in the $4million and above category.

Botero Homes Gallery currently has three completed homes on the market and two homes under construction that are nearing completion. Please click here for a complete list of entire portfolio.

The Founders

Omar Botero-Paramo Sr. is the Founder of Botero Homes Gallery and currently presides as its CEO and Chairman. Mr. Botero has a Ph.D in economics from Vanderbilt University and is an authority on economic development issues. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Mr. Botero is an experienced real estate developer.

Through the course of his professional career, Mr. Botero has successfully combined his economics' training with his passion for real estate development. During his tenure as President and CEO of Compañia Andina de Construcción LLC, he built 600 low income homes and 117 middle income units throughout Colombia. Mr. Botero also ran one of the largest real estate companies in Bogotá, Corredores Inmobiliarios LLC., where he also served as President and CEO.

Finally, and before returning to the United States, his country of citizenship, Mr. Botero was involved in the study of heavy construction projects, which included developing and building hydropower plants in Colombia and Bolivia, and the construction of an oil pipeline from Bolivia to Argentina.

Maritza Urdinola, Mr. Botero's wife, is an Attorney that specialized in Family Law in Colombia. While in Colombia, she worked as Special Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and she headed the Department of Trading Companies at Proexport Colombia. She currently works very closely with her husband and is an integral asset to Botero Homes.

The Awards

Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association and the Maryland-National Capital Building Association, the Monument Awards honor the homes and communities of the metropolitan Washington Homebuilding Companies whose homes have been judged "the best of the best" for design and value by a panel of their peers.

Botero Homes Gallery Inc. has received the prestigious award three times in three separate categories: Homes over $2 Million, Homes over $3 Million, and Homes over $4 Million.

Monument Award Winner 2008

The Maryland and National Capital Industry Association, The Virginia NNBIA and the Monument Awards Committee selected Botero Homes Gallery as Builder of 2008 for Luxury Homes between $3,000,001 and 4,000,000.

In a ceremony held September 4th at the new Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, at the National Harbor, attended by more than 1,000 builders, the First Prize Award was given to Botero Homes Gallery. This is the third time Botero Homes receives this Award of excellence. The house that received this prestigious award is a French Manor built in two locations in Great Falls, VA: both on the exclusive area of Springvale (431 and 356 Springvale Rd). This magnificent French Manor Style residence was built by award winning Botero Homes Gallery. Designed to satisfy all space needs, this majestic home offers over 10,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, and 6 full bathrooms plus 1 half bathrooms. Details have been elaborated in all floors, graced by embassy-sized rooms, ten foot ceilings, and unique architectural elements, a fully equipped Home Theater, bar, recreation room, pool, port de cochere, cherry wood paneled library and cutting edge technology. Meticulous attention to detail has yield luxuries crown moldings, sumptuous baths and abundance of custom accouterments. The master bedroom features a whirlpool tub, separate massage shower, a beautiful seating room with fireplace, exercise room, and bonus room. Spare bedrooms showcase walk in closets with own bathrooms. The Deluxe-Gourmet kitchen features top of the line appliances, granite countertops and an open floor plan.

This elegant home provides space, serenity, and grace. Every aspect of comfort, convenience and luxury was thoughtfully incorporated into this refined residence. This is one of a kind masterpiece that offers luxurious living in grand style. There is more than ample space for family and entertaining.

Botero Homes Gallery designs homes with magnificent architecture and uses the finest materials to not only produce quality homes, but rather a work of art.

Monument Award Winner 2006

In a ceremony attended by 1,700 builders held on November 2nd at the Marriott Conference Center in Maryland, the First Prize Award for Luxury Homes in the $4 Million and over category was given to Botero Homes Gallery for its “work of art” home: Spring I.

The house that received this prestigious award is an English Manor located in Great Falls, on New Ascot Drive. Designed to satisfy all space needs, this majestic home offers over 12,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, and 6 full and 3 half bathrooms. Graced by embassy-sized rooms, ten-foot ceilings, and unique architectural elements, every corner of this home shows the greatest attention to detail.

This elegant and magnificent home provides peace, serenity, and grace. Every aspect of comfort, convenience, and luxury was thoughtfully incorporated into this refined residence making it a one of a kind masterpiece.

Monument Award Winner 2005

The Carrwood project, built in Great Falls, VA, received the award in the category of customized single family homes over $2 million.

"The masterpiece we built in Great Falls is an exquisite home", said Omar Botero, Sr., President and CEO of Botero Homes Gallery. "The market in this area is extremely competitive and we recognize the value of being honored with this prestigious award".

The Carrwood is a stately looking, Georgian Colonial style home with Federal lines. It features a dramatic entrance, music room, library and open family room. It was designed and built to really make you feel like the king of the castle with many fine details and features for comfortable living.