Old Town Alexandria WOW House: 1800s Character Remains

ALEXANDRIA, VA—If you own a historic home, it's ideal to update the home without taking away from the character. That's exactly what this Old Town Alexandria home does.

The home has been transformed into a more open floor plan with renovated bathrooms and kitchen. Even so, features like brick walls in the dining room and a fireplace in the kitchen are telltale signs of its historic past.

The cherry on top is a lovely courtyard and patio, a staple feature in the neighborhood. The home sits in a great location near King Street and the waterfront. Check it out at an open house Sunday, Jan. 7 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Address: 523 Duke St, Alexandria, Virginia
• Price: $1,489,000
• Square Feet: 2432
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1842
• Features: Modern open flow for comfortable family living & entertaining in spacious rooms w/high ceilings. First floor family room w/built-ins adjoins the sleek renovated chef's kitchen. Exciting exposed brick in several rooms, lending an architectural touch. Recently renovated bath w/large shower & seamless glass shower door. An abundance of natural light flows through all rooms. Private court yard & patio

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