Category: Carlyle

Modern living in the heart of Old Town ~ stunning interior renovation created a luxurious, modern home inside a historic house in an incredible location. Open floor plan with elegant style and high-end finishes ~ living room, dining room and kitchen (all on main level) flow through natural light from windows on three sides. Kitchen designed for modern living ~ gourmet appliances (Wolf, Sub-Zero, Modern-Aire barrel range hood, Miele plumbed-in coffee/espresso machine, U-Line beverage refrigerator), Spark Modern ribbon gas fireplace, honed Calacatta marble, sleek cabinets, ample storage and prep space. Gorgeous outdoor space ~ reminiscent of Paris or New Orleans. Master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, re-lined original 18th C. fireplace, spacious master closet, modern en suite bathroom (double sinks, floating cabinet, heated floors, large shower with bench and double shower heads, separate water closet, Toto washlet), large windows and natural light throughout. 2nd master/guest suite designed to provide maximum space and privacy ~ modern en suite bathroom (double sinks, floating cabinet, heated floors, large shower with bench and double shower heads, separate water closet), spacious closet and private hallway ~ gracefully incorporating original 18th C. random-width hardwood floors and overlooking garden below. Modern updates include new electrical and plumbing, spray foam insulation, Unico high-efficiency air conditioning system, dedicated laundry room on same level as bedrooms, functional closets and storage space, 3 natural gas fireplaces, Pella ~European-style~ push-out casement windows in kitchen (opening out to garden), and the design and installation of a wide, modern staircase. Amazing Old Town location ~ half a block from Farmer~s Market, City Hall and Carlyle House ~walk to shops, restaurants and enjoy the Scottish Walk and George Washington Day parade from your front steps. Easy street parking (or convenient monthly parking around the corner at 418 Cameron). Truly a unique property ~modern luxury inside a historic home in the heart of Old Town. No condo fee. No HOA. [Old Town – $1,625,000]

Welcome to 208 Gibbon Street, which reflects old-world charm and beauty while tastefully integrating stunning modern elements today~s buyer wants. This unique detached historic house, built circa 1820, retains lovely period details such as original floors, banister & staircase, and is enriched by 2 wood-burning fireplaces. The elegant character is complemented by a brand new sparkling kitchen, renovated contemporary bathrooms, spectacular family room for relaxing & entertaining, plus state-of-the-art smart wiring for one-touch control of just about everything!The home is light-filled and pristine, fully and freshly painted, with 3/4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and gracious spaces for formal living and dining. The dining room is a perfect setting for sharing sit-down meals with friends and family, featuring a wall of cabinet storage for your china and dinnerware. The chef/host has everything to be desired in the highly stylish and functional new gourmet kitchen by Alexandria Kitchen & Baths, appointed with custom cabinetry with deep pullout drawers, storage for trays, quartz countertops, a top-of-the-line Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele microwave & warming drawer.For the ultimate ambience awaits the fabulous, spacious family room that enjoys a fireplace, flanked by built-in bookshelves & cabinets, as a focal point. French doors lead out to the wide private garden with a flagstone patio, surrounded by a brick wall, affording a beautiful outdoor oasis. Upstairs sleeping quarters include 2 guest rooms, one with a glimpse of the Potomac River. There~s also a 3rd bedroom with a built-in Murphy bed & wall of generous closets. The divine master bedroom suite with new wool carpeting & custom closets is flooded with natural light from 5 windows. Completing this retreat is a laundry closet with stacked Miele washer-dryer, and large private bath where you can refresh and renew with a seamless glass shower, dual sinks, abundant cabinetry. The top floor is perfect as a 4th bedroom with wood floors, ample closets and 2 windows. Other highlights include a 3rd-floor bonus room/office/4th bedroom with a dormer & original wide-plank wood flooring, custom-outfitted closets throughout, and all new Marvin windows with sound insulation for optimal quietness & energy efficiency. Not to mention a great Southeast quadrant location! [Old Town – $1,499,000]

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4. Historic semi-detached 2.5 story clapboard house built in 1852. An unusual feature: lovely hallway 28 feet long and is floored with pine boards cut to exact length and laid without joints. Double parlor with built in bookcases, formal dining room, country kitchen, five bedrooms, six fireplaces, secluded rear garden. Wrought iron gate leads to award winning private parking cars. [Old Town – $1,999,000]

Enjoy the energy and convenience of trendy Old Town Alexandria while coming home to the comfort of your classic home. 3 bed/1.5 bath 2-story brick row house. The updated light-filled kitchen, which features tons of cabinet space, new floor, granite counters & stainless steel appliances, opens to the living/dining areas–a rare feature in Old Town. Immaculate hardwood floors throughout, renovated full bathroom with marble floor and quartz counter top, and large master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and skylight. Exterior features a welcoming brick front porch and spacious relaxing private back patio, deep backyard with a large shed. Just blocks to Metro, Whole Foods, King St shopping & dining, Nearby the waterfront. [Old Town – $685,000]

WHEN MINUTES COUNT – 1306 Oronoco Street is the very definition of a convenient lifestyle. Nestled right in the heart of Old Town, any direction you choose to take when leaving the front door will lead you to a wide range of everyday necessities; award-winning dining, quaint boutique shopping, Braddock Road Metro is 5 minutes away, parks for recreation, and countless other options. Stepping through the door prepare to be wowed by all that is offered. From what the eye can see like, brilliant hardwood floors, recessed lighting, all new stainless appliances (LG) and cabinets in the kitchen, to what you may not notice like new windows, doors and plumbing, redone bathroom floors and a freshly painted exterior/interior. The gated front yard is ideal to let four-legged friends run free. Roof is less than 10 years old and the HWH is brand new too! This home has it all. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of all historic Old Town offers is residents. [Old Town – $629,900]

Imagine coming home to this free standing residence in the heart of Old Town. This welcoming all brick home greets you with a covered stoop and a pretty front yard. Inside, you will appreciate the gleaming wood floors, easy flowing floor plan, and windows on all sides. The lovely living room offers a gracious space to entertain friends, relax with loved ones, or catch the big game. The gorgeous kitchen is adorned with a large island, quartz countertops, high end stainless steel appliances, a wine fridge, and a pantry. Chefs will love chatting with their guests comfortably seated in the adjoining dining room. Behind the kitchen, lies the powder room and door to the expansive back yard. Adjacent to the kitchen, is the well-proportioned 285 sf screened porch, perfect for morning coffee, creative play for little ones, wet pups, or grown up happy hours. Upstairs, are three bedrooms and a fully renovated marble bathroom with frameless shower. The possibilities are endless on the finished lower level with a tile floor, two windows and built-in shelves. The new owners may enjoy a family room, home office, or workout studio in this bonus space. A fabulous full bathroom with front-loading laundry adjoins the space. The expansive 3,400 sf lot with a large fenced backyard will entice gardeners, thrill four-legged friends, delight toddlers, and excite barbecue hosts. The lot also provides possibilities for expansion and off street parking. Rest easy, knowing this home has been renovated to polished perfection over the last four years with a new kitchen, bathrooms, floors (hardwood and tile), furnace, a/c compressor, water heater, sewer line, water line, and duct work. This brick beauty is perfectly positioned less than one-half mile from the Braddock Road and King Street Metro Stations, 3 miles from Reagan National Airport, 3.5 miles from Amazon and National Landing (2 metro stops) and 7 miles from Washington, D.C. [Old Town – $895,000]

This absolutely charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Old Town is oozing with character and curb appeal, beginning with its lovely sided exterior with window shutters, and covered brick porch. The corner townhouse perched above the street sits on a sizable lot beautified by mature landscaping including green grass and multiple evergreens.639 South Saint Asaph Street was built in 1840, initially with just 2 rooms, and only with a commercial designation. The house was renovated in 1967 by Polly Hulfish, a talented Old Town resident and member of a 5-generation family in the neighborhood, who had the vision to renovate a number of old dwellings in the 1960’s and paved the way for the area~s residential restoration and importance.A more recent addition in the 1980’s included adding a spacious family room brightened by a bay window with window seat, and warmed by a wood-burning fireplace. Glass-paneled doors open out to the serene patio oasis. Gracious living is heightened with many original elements as well, such as original heart of pine wood floors, and an original wood-burning fireplace with an exquisite hand-carved mantel in the living room.The dining room is enriched by beamed ceilings, in addition to original heart of pine wood paneling on the walls which were the original floorboards. The sunny white kitchen is a delight for the cook with a bead-board ceiling, stainless appliances and stove hood, polished nickel knobs and pulls, plus new Architectural Ceramics tile back splash and peninsula.Ascend the main stairs with a brand new 100% wool runner to the upper level. Above the family room sits a large master suite with vaulted ceilings, 4 windows with new white wood blinds, a fireplace, double closets, and a terrific master bath with dual vanities and a generous spa-size shower.Fall in love with this elegant, inviting beauty in an excellent location near shopping, eateries and conveniences, in walking distance to several parks including Windmill Hill Park, and the new Waterfront Park. [Old Town – $1,190,000]

NEW PRICE! TREMENDOUS VALUE! Historic home on a majestic half-acre of tranquil gardens with grand renovated living space in the heart of Old Town Alexandria! The subject of a detailed & complete, professional restoration – the Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee is a newly-functional home in an antique and beautiful envelope. A registered VA Landmark, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this address is also rated a “Walker’s Paradise” by WalkScore.com – with eclectic shops, dining, grocery, Founders Park, Potomac River waterfront marina, and more, all just moments outside the doorstep! Only minutes to downtown DC or Amazon’s future HQ2 in Crystal City! [Old Town – $5,600,000]

Historic brick townhouse currently used as office space for four tenants. High ceilings, two fireplaces, original floors, and off street parking for four cars. Historic plaqued building with 2,882 total sq. ft and large basement storage. Appointment through listing agents only. [Old Town – $1,250,000]

Super-charming and updated 3 BR, 2.5 bath end-unit townhome with detached garage in historic Old Town Alexandria! Spacious, light and bright throughout, this adorable home packs a big punch with over 1,390 SF! The main level of this home features gorgeous hardwood floors, a cozy LR with built-ins and wood-burning fireplace, and a well-appointed DR with chair-rail, crown molding and plantation shutters. The updated, chef-worthy, kitchen boasts a center island with breakfast counter, a 6-burner cooktop, range hood, granite countertops, under-cabinet lights, and stainless steel appliances. Guests will also appreciate the all-important, renovated, main-level powder room! Morning sunlight floods through the glass French doors that lead to a fantastic, 22 x 12, fully-fenced brick patio and rare, detached 1-car garage. The upper level features an en-suite Master BR with pretty views and tons of natural light. Bedroom 2 could easily double as a home-office or den with dual closets and hardwood floors. Bedroom 3, also with dual closets, features built-in bookshelves and clever storage options. With a furnace and A/C unit less than 1 year old, updates throughout, and fresh exterior paint, this townhome in the heart of it all is truly turn-key ready! Only 6 blocks to Braddock Metro, 1.8 miles to Amazon HQ2, and just minutes to DC, Pentagon & Reagan Airport. The shops, parks, restaurants and night-life of Old Town Alexandria await you! [Old Town – $769,900]