Fredericksburg 'WOW' House: Location, Location, Location

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Say hello, if you haven't already, to the venerable Thornley House, built 11 years before the beginning of the Civil War. You know how they say "location, location, location?" Well, this happens to be half a block from the train station.

Not only that, but there's an attached in-law apartment for an actual in-law, guests or whomever. There's also an in-ground swimming pool. And when you circle back to the location, location, location aspect, this home is within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

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Here's a detailed description:

• Address: 306 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Price: $1,195,000
• Square Feet: 5026
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1850
• Features: The Thornley House, circa 1850, features 3 levels of finished living space plus an attached in-law apartment. Sitting privately behind a brick wall, this home is 1/2 block from the train station & a few blocks from restaurants and shops. An in-ground pool is enjoyed in the rear & there is off-street parking for multiple cars. A remodeled kitchen has all the bells & whistles. Updated bathrooms.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

Photos: Realtor.com