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4 Beds
4 Baths
2,368 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 09/15/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $1,400,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,368 sqft
Price per Sqft $591
Subdivision Old Town Alexandria
MLS Listing ID VAAX2001576
Sold Date 09/15/21
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,368
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1820
Annual Tax Amount $13,323
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 1,863 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Description
Built in 1820 and located on the most coveted block of Old Town, this historic gem is on the market for the only time in 65 years! With marvelous sunlight streaming throughout, this end townhome enjoys an unobstructed birds eye view of Windmill Park + the Potomac River to the east while the length of the south-facing home provides sunlight to each room in the home. Charm and elegance resonate throughout with many original elements of a bygone era. Upgrades + extra features added by the owners compliment the homes preserved historic character. The entrance to the wood clapboard home features a brick threshold + a row of boxwoods. Wood cornices accent the roof line + shutters with distinctive iron scroll shutter guards accentuate the east and south-facing windows. Enter the wide foyer featuring paneling on the walls + a bead board ceiling. The south + each-facing living room is filled with light throughout the day + offers a broad view of the park and River. It features walls of built-in cabinetry and bookcases + a handsome fireplace accented by a wood mantle, Roman ionic column paneling + thick dental moulding. The antique heart pine flooring carries into the family room with fireplace + bookcases. A second doorway leads to the dining room, large by Old Town standards, which can easily provide seating for a table of ten. This room is sure to delight with wood paneling, bookcases, a bar with storage drawers and shelving and walls of built-ins with, as throughout the home, old drop bar latches, strap hinges + handles. Brick flooring + a fireplace complete this special room. The rear of the home features a half bath and a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet space and windows overlooking the private patio. A Dutch door leads to the side and rear gardens. With original newel post and railing, wainscot wall paneling carries to the upper level with heart pine floors throughout + a hallway with a wall of closets. To the left of the stairway is a large bright bedroom with a hall to the full bath featuring ample closets and a charming dressing table. The laundry with great workspace is located off this room. Following the hall closets to the front of the home is a bedroom with a wall of bookcases and closet perfect for a crib, office or exercise room. The large owners suite, with plenty of space for a king size bed + sitting area, faces the Potomac + Windmill Park allowing for glorious morning light + soft golden light at the end of the day. The owners' bath with large linen closet and tiled shower with seamless glass door was remodeled by Harry Braswell, Inc. Follow the stairs to the top floor featuring a small area with wood paneling + a window a perfect spot for a desk or extra dresser. A comfortable sized bedroom with hardwood floors + windows on three sides plus a tiled full bath complete this private space. Reached by a hatch in the front hall, there is a cellar under the living room for all storage needs! Offering a quiet oasis from the busy world, the spacious brick patio + side yard are enclosed by a high brick wall. Adorned with mature landscaping, the rear yard is separated from the side yard by a brick archway with cascading ivy. The beauty of yesteryear is especially prevalent in the southeast quadrant, home to some of Old Towns oldest + most significant historic dwellings. Whether adult or child, there is also fun + relaxation for all right across Lee Street with a hill which rolls down to the Potomac for sledding, play + picnic spots as well as volleyball + basketball courts. The bike path is one block away + the beautiful waterfront, restaurants + shops of King + Washington Streets, grocery stores, dry cleaners, schools and churches are within blocks. The fireplaces + a/c units convey "as is".
Location
State VA
County Alexandria City
Zoning RM
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Bar, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Fence Masonry/Stone, Rear
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Scenic Vista, Water, River, Park/Greenbelt
Accessibility None
Parking Type On Street
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner, Level, Not In Development, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 4
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Lyles-Crouch
Middle Schools George Washington
High Schools Alexandria City
School District Alexandria City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 081.01-01-20
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Dianna L Bentley • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.