Look Inside: 19th Century Alexandria Home With Historic Elegance

ALEXANDRIA, VA — This 19th century Old Town Alexandria home will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

The historic character is evident in the main level rooms, while the bedroom space provides a blend of old and new. One of the highlights is a separate carriage house in the courtyard equipped with heating and air conditioning.

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• Address: 819 Prince St, Alexandria, Virginia
• Price: $1,395,000
• Square Feet: 1778
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1803
• Features: Simple elegance, perfect proportions, classic character. Rounding the corner of Prince Street at the intersection of Alfred, this Federal style row house makes a distinct first impression. Flemish bond brick patterns the two story exterior. Limestone lintels and plantation shutters add refinement to the windows. Sunlight beams through the fanlight transom window above the front door into the foyer. True-to-period plaster walls, high ceilings and dentil crown molding add dimension to spacious rooms. Just past the foyer is the living room and the first of five wood-burning fireplaces. A central hallway leads to the dining room and second fireplace. The dining room opens to a raised hearth fireplace and AGA stove to the right of the kitchen. Brick flooring leads past the French porcelain sink and wraps around to the large butcher block island. To the left of the kitchen, a delightful breakfast area leads to an enchanting, open air courtyard. A brick walkway joins the sizable stone patio with a charming Carriage House. Perfect for an office or studio, the Carriage House, with a wall of built-in shelving, has heat and air conditioning. Three gardens, filled separately with roses, cherry blossom trees, and a magnolia tree, line the walkway. A six-and-a-half foot brick wall hedges the west side of the courtyard, bordering Alfred Street. Past the patio is an alley with exclusive easement and off-street parking. Upstairs, shelves line the wall of the sitting area that adjoins the master bedroom. A fourth fireplace, a walk-in closet, and en suite bath are highlights of the master. Another bedroom, spacious and sun drenched, facing Prince Street to the front, south side of the home, completes the second floor. A third bedroom is on the most upper level. 819 Prince Street is located in the heart of Old Town, close to King Street shopping, many acclaimed Alexandrian restaurants, and more. The King Street Metro and multiple DASH bus stops are also close by. The HVAC, furnace, compressor and thermostat - all American Standard - were updated this year.

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