Price Drops On Alexandria's Marquis de Lafayette Home

ALEXANDRIA, VA—It's no surprise that the most expensive home on the Old Town Alexandria market has impressive history behind it. This home hosted the Marquis de Lafayette, a key Revolutionary War leader as a guest in 1824.

It's still on the market after nearly three months, but the homeowners are motivated sellers. The asking price recently dropped by $400,000 to $5.4 million. It's still a steep price for the average homeowner in Alexandria, but whoever buys it will have arguably the best bragging rights in town.

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The spacious 1815 home has maintained much of its 19th century charm with its 11 fireplaces with period mantels, a front door arch and grand entrance hall. Another one of its dazzling features is a walled garden.

This is the first time in decades the historic six-bedroom house is available. Find out more in the listing below.

• Address: 301 Saint Asaph St S, Alexandria, Virginia
• Price: $5,485,000
• Square Feet: 6182
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1815
• Features: The Historic Lafayette House, where the Marquis de Lafayette stayed in 1824, is available for the first time in decades. Outstanding architectural details include front door arch, grand entry hall, 11 fireplaces with period mantels, pocket doors, heart pine floors and 12 foot ceilings. Six bedrooms, 3.5 baths, lovely walled garden and off street parking. Preservation Easement.

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