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217 S Fairfax St
Alexandria VA, 22314
$4,825,000
$600.87 per sqft
Sold
6 Beds
8,030 sqft
Residential
Built in 1770
Welcome to 217 South Fairfax, one of Old Town's most outstanding and desirable historic properties. This in-town estate offers modern luxury and enduring craftsmanship. Built Circa 1780, the home has been masterfully expanded and updated to modern luxury standards. With over 8,000 sf of luxe living space, the home has 6 bedrooms, 6 and 1/2 bathrooms, and impressive rooms for entertaining and comfortable living. An oversized garage and expansive driveway offer private off-street parking for 5 cars. Additional special features include a subterranean media center, large chefs kitchen with catering pantries, a guest suite with its own kitchen, bath and living rooms, and an historic smoke house recently converted into a SMART office. Extensive custom moldings, original wide-plank hardwood flooring, and six fireplaces with hand-carved limestone mantles set this home apart. The property has been upgraded to modern technical standards with cat 5/cat 6 cabling, cameras and Mobotix panels throughout the house for one-touch controls for Savant and smart home automation. Located only 2 blocks from King Street and the waterfront, the house sits in a prime location and on a spacious double lot. The quarter acre lot is graced by lush lawns, manicured specimen gardens and a lovely patio for outdoor living and entertaining . 217 South Fairfax -- Old Town's finest address.
VAAX233488
MLSⓇ ID
March 15, 2024
Updated
Map
217 S Fairfax St
Alexandria VA, 22314
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Bar, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Cooktop, Washer
Floor Description
Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Marble
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Gas
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace Insert
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.23 Acres
Architectual Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School
ALEXANDRIA CITY
Elementary School
LYLES-CROUCH
Other Property Details
Taxes
$54,482
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
564
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Attached
Parking Total
2
View
Yes
View Description
City
County
ALEXANDRIA CITY
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Listed by McEnearney Associates, Inc.
Listing Contact: 7034725454
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