Look Inside: Franconia Area Home Dates Back To Early 1800s

FRANCONIA, VA — One of the Franconia area's storied homes has hit the market.

Ashland Manor is associated with the Triplett family, who were friends of George Washington who lived nearby. It dates back to the early 1800s, but the root cellar is estimated to be from the 1690s. The home's current owners have saved documentation of the home and Tripletts.

The $769,000 five-bedroom property blends original features with modern amenities. Original hardwoods and other details add a classic feel in every room. The property comes with a wellhouse and smoke house, backing to the woods and parkland.

Check out a full photo gallery and details in the listing below.

• Address: 6000 Walhaven Dr, Alexandria, Virginia
• Price: $769,000
• Square Feet: 4370
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1844
• Features: Welcome to Ashland Manor, a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a historically rich antebellum home dating back to the early 1800~s. The story of Ashland Manor starts with the Triplett family, dear friends and neighbors of George Washington. A detailed study of the home~s history and incredible stories have been recorded and saved by the current owners. These documents outline the home~s evolution and the Triplett~s significance throughout history. So much of the home~s original charm and character has been preserved, while modern amenities have been added over time to make for the perfect mix of classic and function in today's world. Highlights of the almost 5, 500 sq ft home include: impressive front portico, classic center hall colonial front and back staircases, distinctive 2 story bay window, 5 fireplaces, a smoke house, wellhouse, original root cellar off kitchen (believed to be oldest part of home circa 1690~s), intricate woodwork, many original windows/glass, hardwoods, etc. The home is currently laid out to allow a multitude of uses, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The main home consists of 4 bedrooms/2.5 baths while the separate 2 level apartment includes family room, kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, private laundry, and exterior entrance. Situated on almost three quarters of an acre backing to woods and park land allows one to reminisce of how life would have been at Ashland Manor over 175 years ago. Don't miss a chance to own a significant piece of history! Contact us for a more in depth history of Ashland Manor and the Triplett family as well as a virtual floor plan/tour! Showings by appointment only.

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