214 S Fayette St

Located just a block and a half to King Street's shopping and dining district, this historic 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath row house abounds with charm and style. This cheerful home, built in 1880 and lovingly restored and updated, is an end-unit home nestled in a row of other colorfully painted Victorians on a picturesque tree-lined street. Upon approaching the home, you’ll pass under a stained-glass transom window proudly featuring the house numbers, and will step into a slate tiled vestibule. The main level features a spacious living room complete with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a cozy window seat, and beautiful molding. Just beyond the living room is the home’s centrally located kitchen. This recently renovated space, unique with its two-story atrium design, features custom cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, a glass tile backsplash, and heated floors. The kitchen opens onto the home’s dining room. With its hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace adorned by a custom mantle, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the lush garden, it’s a space that invites you to linger. Also on this level is a conveniently located powder room with heated floors, an exterior door to the home’s horse pass (the shared alleyway leading to the front of the home), and a glass door providing easy access to the home’s cozy deck and private garden just perfect for al fresco dining, relaxing, and entertaining. The brick-lined garden, with its mature plantings and wisteria-lined arbor, is a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The home also features a basement, accessible via the backyard. This space serves as the perfect spot to store large items like bikes, yard tools, and more. Walking up the staircase you’ll find the home’s two bedrooms, hardwood floors, and a spacious full bath with a double marble-topped vanity, a shower/tub with a rain showerhead, and marble floors. The expansive primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, ample space for a King size bed, and a breathtaking view of the garden. The second bedroom is the perfect space for a bedroom or home office, with its custom desk and built-in shelving. This level is open and bright with the home’s atrium view into the kitchen below, and sunlight streams in through the skylight. Also on the second floor is the home’s washer and dryer, tucked away in its own closet, as well as access to the attic via a pull-down staircase, a space used for additional storage. The home’s central location in the heart of Old Town’s historic district is near 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. In addition to street parking, optional off-street parking is available for rent in the parking lot behind the home.