Status: Active
MLS#: VAAX2031612
Type: Residential - Townhouse
Subdivision: Old Town Alexandria
County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
Located on Prince Street in the heart of Alexandriaâs Historic District and one block from King Street, this plaqued brick Federal Style townhouse is one of 4 homes built by Alexander Veitch in 1818. Fully renovated in 2017, with extensive additions by the current owner, the house blends historic charm along with modern conveniences and function. ⢠Three/Four bedrooms, Two full baths, ⢠Formal living and dining rooms with 9-foot ceilings and fireplaces on the main level; with built-in bookcases; crown, chair rail and picture-frame moldings; original paneling, chandeliers, and original wide-plank heart pine flooring ⢠Separate dining room has a French door leading to a mahogany deck overlooking the garden ⢠High-end kitchen features Thermador appliances, granite counters, and a heated floor with re-milled old heart pine planks â¢Restored, fully functioning windows throughout. Installed storm windows with screens on all windows 2021. ⢠Recessed lights in kitchen, baths, lower level and 3rd floor bedroom/office. ⢠Replaced all switches and outlets with upgraded versions 2021. ⢠Replaced lights in both bathrooms and dining room 2021. ⢠Added lights over all bookcases 2021. ⢠Installed sump pump on outside patio 2021. ⢠Five restored fireplaces; living room and lower-level family room are functional; other 3 only need new liners. ⢠9-foot ceilings on main level and second level; lower level was excavated to 8.5 feet. ⢠Current owner replaced A/C in 2021 with larger unit and increased number of vents in all rooms. Minisplit system added in basement 2021. Space Pak small duct air conditioning system; ceiling fan in primary bedroom. ⢠Gas furnace replaced 2021. Gas hydronic heating system features radiant floor heat in the basement, kitchen and baths; and hot water baseboard heat elsewhere with rapid hot water delivery through an efficient manifold system. ⢠Insulated attic ceiling, 2021. ⢠Outside of house repainted, 2022. ⢠Spacious storage shed added in 2022. Basement dug for high ceiling clearance. Bright lower level with French doors to the patio and garden; functioning wood burning fireplace with built-ins, large family room or guest room with recessed lights, ample storage, a full bath with original cast iron tub, utility room and a laundry room featuring front-loading Maytag washer/dryer and a laundry sink. ⢠Underpinnings for basement addition can support a 3-story build-out. ⢠Attic space restored, and ceiling raised to 7.5 feet; recessed lights, exposed beams, re-milled heart pine floors and lots of storage. This can be used as a bedroom or as a perfect home office area. ⢠All electricals and plumbing upgraded during renovation. ⢠Standing seam red metal roof replaced in 1990âs; painted in 2019. Rubber roof over basement addition under mahogany deck. ⢠Pre-wired for cable, conduits for speakers, etc. ⢠Alarm system. ⢠Modern baths with custom fixtures, ceramic tile and heated floors. ⢠Original boot scraper at the main entrance. ⢠Original 6-panel doors restored with rim-lock hardware; all other doors solid wood. ⢠Basement addition has deck above it off of dining room with metal railings and spiral staircase to lower-level brick patio. ⢠Garden area with brick stairs, appropriate fencing and brick path leading to alley. Established plantings including boxwoods and roses. ⢠High-end exterior light fixtures at front entry, on the deck and at the patio level. ⢠Metro accessible; one block from King Street shops and restaurants; short walk to waterfront and Carlyle Place, including Whole Foods and CVS. ⢠Previous owner was granted approval by the Board of Architectural Review to add parking off the alley. ⢠Floorplans can be found under Documents Section