Listing IDVAAX259698
Sold For$1,960,000
StatusCLOSED
Bedrooms4
Total Baths4
Full Baths3
Partial Baths1
SqFt
3,648
Acres
0.060
CountyAlexandria City
Year Built1789
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeInterior Row/Townhouse
First time on the market in 35 years, this important, historic house will amaze you. Built in 1789 by Lawrence Hooff, Sr., this distinguished brick townhouse was once home to George Washington’s nephew and heir to the Mount Vernon Estate, Bushrod Washington, who served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and presumably used the two front rooms as his law offices and the upper levels as the family living quarters. Today, this fine 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence embodies the historic beauty of yesteryear with modern conveniences including generously proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors, 12 over 12 windows, exquisite built-ins, off-street parking, and a wonderful private patio.
This timeless home greets you with an airy entrance hall boasting 10’ ceilings graced by an elegant hand carved archway. Entertaining is effortless in the spacious library featuring a wood burning fireplace, oversized windows, and custom bookshelves. A stately dining room with French doors overlooking the courtyard is a lovely setting for gatherings. It is believed that President George Washington dined here with his nephew. And in recent years President Bill Clinton dined here. Prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen enriched by a dramatic exposed brick wall and beamed ceiling. Set conveniently off the kitchen is a handsome family room featuring paneling from a barn in southern Virginia built in 1800, a fireplace and a glass door opens to the outdoors. A powder room is off the front hall to accommodate guests.
Above the library sits a second-floor parlor showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of long ago. It is a vision of beauty with its arched entrance doorway and original glass fanlight, tall windows, fireplace, and built-in cabinetry setting the perfect tone for formal entertaining. A charming primary bedroom featuring original paneling and millwork, fireplace, and heart of pine floors provides an elegant respite. Additional second floor highlights include a light-filled guest suite, updated marble bath, and a large cedar closet. The third level includes 2 sunny bedrooms, a full bath and desk space.
Surrounded by old brick walls, the delightful patio is adorned with a mature magnolia tree, roses, holly, and an espaliered pyracantha offering the perfect setting for al fresco dining. One off-street parking space for this property is located beyond the gate.
County
Alexandria City
Half Baths
1
Price/SqFt
620.7
Property Sub Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Property Type
Residential
Subdivision
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
Year Built
1789
Zoning
RM
Above Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement
yes
Basement Type
Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Partial
Bathrooms Count Main Level
1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1
2
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2
1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1
2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2
1
Bathrooms Half Main Level
1
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1
2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2
2
Below Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt
450
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source
Assessor
Central Air
yes
Cooling Type
Central A/C
Fireplace
yes
Fireplaces Count
4
Flooring Type
Hardwood
Heating
yes
Heating Type
Baseboard - Hot Water, Zoned
Interior Features
Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Levels Count
3
Living Area SqFt Source
Assessor
Room List
Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Loft, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Total Below Grade SqFt
450
Total Below Grade SqFt Source
Assessor
Total SqFt
3648
Total SqFt Source
Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types
9'+ Ceilings, High, Plaster Walls
Architectural Style
Federal
Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Cooling Fuel
Electric
Door Features
Six Panel, French
Fencing
Masonry/Stone, Rear
Garage
no
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot SqFt
2400
Main Entrance Orientation
South
New Construction
no
Other Structures
Above Grade, Below Grade
Parking Features
Surface
Pool
No Pool
Roof
Metal, Slate
Sewer Septic
Public Sewer
Tidal Water
no
Total Garage and Parking Spaces
1
Type of Parking
Off Street
Water Access
no
Water Oriented
no
Water Source
Public
Water View
no
Window Features
Double Hung, Wood Frame
Condo/Co-op Association
no
Country
US
HOA
no
In City Limits
yes
School District Name
ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source
Listing Agent
Senior Community
no
Transportation
Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
Waterfront
no
Accessibility Features
None
Days on Market
7
Historic
yes
Land Use Code
058
Property Condition
Excellent
Story List
Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Year Assessed
2021
Year Built Source
Estimated
Automatically Update Tax Values
yes
Buyer Financing
Cash
Contingency Type
Home Inspection
Ownership Interest
Fee Simple
Possession
Settlement
Riparian Rights
no
Sale Type
Standard
Tax Annual Amount
21297
Tax Assessed Value
1884734
Tax Lot
521
Tax Total Finished SqFt
3648
Tax Year
2021
Vacation Rental
no
Listing courtesy of McEnearney Associates, Inc.
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Contact - Listing ID VAAX259698
Babs Beckwith
109 S. Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 7036275421
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