Lee Family Home, Garden Showcase, Pool Complex: VA/DC Dream Homes

WASHINGTON, DC — Homes on the market in the D.C. area include a huge city lot with renowned gardens on a property once owned by the garden editor of The Washington Post.

In Northern Virginia, the restored Alexandria home of Gen. Light Horse Harry Lee is on the market for $2.25 million. Lee served in the army during Revolutionary War and went on to become Continental Congress delegate, congressman, state delegate and governor of Virginia, while his son Robert E. Lee went on to command the Confederate forces during the Civil War.

Here's a collection of homes currently on the market in Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg and D.C. You can find photo galleries of properties in the listings linked in each article.

Light Horse Harry Lee's House On Market In Alexandria

A home that once belonged to Gen. Light Horse Harry Lee is one of Alexandria's most storied properties on the real estate market. This five-bedroom federal row house was built in 1780 and was home to Lee in the early 1800s. Lee served in the army during Revolutionary War and went on to become Continental Congress delegate, congressman, state delegate and governor of Virginia, while his son, Robert E. Lee, went on to command the Confederate forces during the Civil War.

Historic DC Home With Glorious Garden Space Hits Market At $1.7M

Built in 1935, this four-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has been updated substantially since 2014 but still boasts many of the original features that make his D.C. house so special. The outdoor space may be the star of the show. Situated on an 8,000-square foot lot, this property — once owned by the Washington Post garden editor — has been prominently featured in an array of publications.

WOW House: Take A Dip In The Pool Or Luxuriate In An Outdoor Spa

This French Colonial with a spectacular backyard pool complex features resort-like amenities, including an outdoor kitchen, pool house and spa in Arlington.

WOW House: Finally, A Place To Relax And Toast Marshmallows

This colonial home has over 5, 000 finished square feet, situated on a 1.2 acre level lot in Mantua. Located in a park like setting, it is renovated throughout and full of high end upgrades.

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