Historic, plaqued 4-story townhouse located in the SE quadrant of Old Town Alexandria on a quiet, gas-lit, tree-lined street, just one block from King Street and five blocks from the Potomac River.Original historic outer doors and vestibule opens to double parlor with formal living and dining rooms featuring 12’ high ceilings, chair railings, built-in hutches, book cases and a wood burning fireplace and mantle. There are hand-carved moldings on the main and upper levels and wood-paneled interior doors with glass transoms. Abundant light from floor to ceiling windows, skylights and French doors ensures a bright interior throughout.Dramatic sun-filled family room features hardwood flooring, new Velux skylights with blinds, new LG Art Cool Gallery HVAC unit and electrics for a large wall-mounted TV. Screened, custom French doors lead to a deck with balcony and stairway to courtyard below. There is also a main level half bath. A curved stairway to the primary suite on the upper 1 level features 9' ceilings, custom built-in dressers/storage, ceiling fan, wood burning fireplace and original hardwood flooring. Hallway with abundant bookshelves leads to a generous sized dressing room with an Elfa Closet system and ceiling fan. Primary bathroom has custom hand-made Santa Fe tiles, a heated floor, deep tub and custom storage units.Upper 2 level has a double bedroom with original hardwoods, extensive built-ins, ceiling fan and an ornamental fireplace. The 3rd bedroom has a day bed, reading nook, built-ins and ceiling fan. There is also a new, fully tiled, full bath with walk-in shower, marble floor and a pull-down floored attic.Lower level has brick and tile flooring and the walk out kitchen has perimeter storage and street access. All new stainless steel appliances, including Fisher & Paykel electric range, Fisher & Paykel Activesmart French door refrigerator with wi fi controls, GE Dishwasher and Microwave. There are quartz countertops and extensive built-in cabinetry plus a separate pantry. Adjoining breakfast room with ornamental electric fireplace has space for a 'barista' coffee bar. There is also a half bath on this level and laundry with side-by-side front loading washer and dryer plus a utility room. The brick floored informal dining room/office/recreation room on the LL has French doors leading to a fully fenced rear patio, with a vibrant year round array of foxgloves, hollyhocks, gladiolus, irises, peonies, salvia, daffodils, chrysanthemums and much more. Restaurants, boutiques, grocery stores are all within easy walking distance of the front door. High 98% walkability and 84% bikeable.

Originally a church, this sunny detached property has been transformed into a beautiful residence. Original hardwood floors, high ceilings, & private gorgeous garden are a few special features. Well proportioned living room, library, separate dining room, plus generous family room adjoining the kitchen offer comfortable living spaces. Expansive master suite with balcony allows river glimpses.

Quintessential 3.5 level historic property with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the heart of Old Town just steps from King Street and the river. One of a quartet of plaqued townhouses renovated in 1975 with East West orientation ensuring abundant morning and afternoon light. Original upgrades include 13’ x 15’ extension (dining room and family room walk out) on two levels, Shiplap (waterproof and soundproof) exterior siding and a metal roof. More recently in addition to the appliances and utilities, the present owner has finished the attic and added exterior shutters, a renewed metal roof, copper gutters, French drain, sump pump and Smart lighting.Enter the living room where the original hardwoods, a wood burning fireplace with mantel, chair railing and dentil molding will immediately transport you to a bygone century. The adjoining formal dining room has a stair ledge with wine storage and a spectacular bay window with marble sill and views of the formally laid out garden below.The lower (walk out) level has an eat-in gourmet kitchen with pantry and white appliances set in warm-toned rose granite countertops and matching pale wood cabinetry. An interleading walk-out family room with fan provides the ideal place to relax and entertain informally. There is a full bath on this level with tasteful Travertine wall and floor tiles and a laundry area with ceramic floor tiles and stacked washer dryer.The upper level bedroom has original hardwoods, crown molding, retractable window shutters and built-ins plus fan and an adjoining full bath with Travertine wall and floor tiles with a floral motif. The second bedroom which caters to a double/queen sized bed, has original hardwoods, fan and garden views. There is storage shelving for linen at the base of the upper 2 level stairway which leads to the refinished attic space for den/office and additional generous storage in the eaves.The hardscaped formal garden, with Italianate classical fountain framed by a Japanese maple and dogwood, will beckon on hot Summer nights. The extended lot comprises a Rain Bird irrigation system, garden shed of matching Shiplap siding and asphalt roof, and three off street parking spaces on a gravel driveway. (Entrance to parking area is on N Pitt Street) Walk to restaurants, shops and the river and a 20 minute drive to DC.

NEW PRICE!! Brick paved private parking at the front entrance provides easy access to your retreat after a long day at the office and invites your guests to enter the solid mahogany front door, surrounded by patina covered copper gutters and downspout into a home reflective of colonial era Old Town. Upon entry, early 19th century style raised panel wainscoting topped by used brick and colonial crown molding greets the eye in the spacious slate floored foyer. Antique doorknobs and locking plates entice you to open the 6-glass pane French doors to explore the ground floor bedroom and adjoining powder room. The commanding 9 ceilings and built-in bookcases in the Living Room frame the stained walnut gothic fireplace surround as two twin glassed French doors beckon to the private retreat at the rear of the property. This refreshing garden showcases raised brick planters, with a tumbled blue stone walkway leading to the preserved natural cedar fence gate that opens to the rear easement. Moss covered boulders form a dry creek bed sheltered by Japanese maples and a mature juniper accented by red crepe myrtle and tall evergreens. The soft flowing ripples of the three-tiered Italian-styled fountain sings a melodious tune beneath the master bedroom window.Elegantly lit by a center hung antique 2-tier, 20-light, 112 crystal chandelier beneath a circular acanthus leaf medallion showcased by recessed dimmable mood lighting, the Dining Room presents the perfect setting to entertain friends and neighbors. Colonial 3-Piece dental crown molding with French gallery trim allows the art collector to rotate the display of artwork without marking the walls.Beneath tall, custom distressed ash cabinets, the soft glow of dimmable under-cabinet LED lighting enhances the gourmet Kitchen with countertops of ogee edged granite, accented with a picture framed slate and travertine backsplash. Top of the line appliances include the gun metal stainless finish of the oven, microwave/convection oven, glass cooktop with vent hood and warming drawer by Wolf, the side-by-side 48 Subzero refrigerator/freezer, and the Fisher&Paykel Double DishDrawer dishwasher. Store and display your favorite cookbooks behind the antique glass front of the over counter cabinet. For the sommelier, the in-kitchen bar with antique glass doored wine rack holds 48 bottles of your favorite vintage and protect and display your flutes and wine glasses in the 7 row under cabinet stemware holder. The well-lit spacious center island comfortably seats 4.Roughhewn beams and stucco textured walls in the Kitchen and brick walled Family Room compliment the stone hearth of the second woodburning fireplace, which promises intimate warm moments during the cold winter months.The open stairwell sports Victorian metal grates for the HVAC returns and register covers adding a distinctive charm and refinement to the natural finished wide plank Southern Yellow Pine floors throughout this impressive home. All windows and French Doors on upper levels have been replaced.Be transported to your own private Grecian spa in both the Master and main bathrooms, appointed with travertine floors, wainscoting, 3-piece mosaic chair rail and 2-piece crown surrounds. The upper three bedrooms provide ample closet space for the most discerning wardrobe and render peaceful views with natural light.Climb past a 19th century armoire front covering the air handler unit, to the private suite containing a large fourth bedroom, full bath and laundry closet with Whirlpool Duet Steam washer and dryer on pedestal storage drawers. Additional easy access extra storage space is provided by four under-dormer closets and a full footprint attic all floored and lighted. Located just 2 blocks from the restaurants, shops, and galleries along King Street and just 4 blocks from the Potomac River waterfront, this home is an easy stroll to the many city parks and historic sites that this charming town has to offer.

All brick large, 4 level, 4 BR 3.2 BA TH in quiet courtyard setting Family rm with wood FP leads to secluded walled patio with retractable awning. Living room combines with gourmet kitchen. Gracious separate dining room. Master suite with marble bath plus 2 additional bedrooms on same level. Gorgeous loft/4th BR with deep storage, skylights & bath. 2 off street parking by custom. Walk everywhere

Wonderful, large all-brick, 4-lvl TH sparkles! Re-designed 2nd level family room w/fireplace opens to new gourmet kitchen w/large island & custom cabinetry. Bright MBR has new bath & 3 closets. Large loft 4th BR. New gas furnace and HWH. Lush landscaped patio steps from LR. 2 off-street pkg spaces beyond garden gate are by tradition. Cinder block between homes = ultimate quiet. NO HOA or fees!