211 S Columbus St

Located just a block and a half to King Street's shopping and dining district, this historic 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath clapboard row house abounds with charm and style. When you enter this delightful home from its brick stoop, you're greeted by a generous foyer with a spacious closet, a rarity in Old Town. Built circa 1800, the home has been extensively renovated for modern living, and features a thoughtfully designed kitchen to maximize storage, which is outfitted with Corian counters, an Italian tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and custom cherry cabinets. An open living and dining area complete with a wood burning fireplace, plantation shutters, crown molding, and hardwood floors features two glass doors providing easy access to the home~s private garden with flagstone patio, just perfect for al fresco dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Also located on this level is an updated, discreetly located powder room, and a staircase to the unfinished basement, which provides ample storage to suit your needs. Walking up the staircase you'll find two of the home's bright bedrooms and a large full bath on the second floor. As you enter the front bedroom, your eye is drawn upward by the exposed wood beams accentuating the vaulted ceilings. In the back of the home you'll find a quiet, serene second bedroom featuring the home~s second wood-burning fireplace, which overlooks the tranquil garden. Ascending the staircase to the third floor takes you to the home's master level complete with a spacious bedroom with sizeable closets, and a separate full bathroom with a soaking tub. A niche at the top of the stairs can make a charming reading or home office nook, and the washer and dryer are conveniently located near the bedrooms in a separate laundry space.The home's central location in the heart of Old Town's historic district is convenient to Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Trader Joes, Starbucks, farmers' markets and the King Street Metro station, with easy access to I-95/495, Route 1 and the GW Parkway.