CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Colonial

217 S FAIRFAX STREET

ALEXANDRIA , VA 22314

MLS#: VAAX233488

$4,950,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: VAAX233488
Listing provided by: Corcoran McEnearney
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 16 hours ago
On site: 6 years ago
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OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA - Residential

Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

6

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1770

Sq.Footage

8,030

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Crown Molding

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    6

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    6184.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Brick, Wood Siding

  • Parking

    Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Private, Garage, Driveway, Inside Entrance, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio, Enclosed

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    City

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.23

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $4,950,000

  • Tax Amount

    54482.0

  • Sq. Footage

    8, 030

  • Price/SqFt

    $616

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    LYLES-CROUCH

  • Middle School

    GEORGE WASHINGTON

  • High School

    ALEXANDRIA CITY

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Permanent, Slab

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    215

  • Water Source

    Public

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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.

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