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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.
Sold on 2020-12-01
Details
List Price
$4,825,000
Closing Price
$4,825,000
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6 full, 1 half baths
Living Area
8,030 sqft
Above Grade Area Finished
6,184 sqft
Year Built
1770
Property Type
Detached Home
ArchitecturalStyle
Colonial
County
City
Subdivision
MLS Number
VAAX233488
Listing Status
Closed
ModificationTimestamp
09/13/2021
Interior
Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Indoor Grill, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Basement
Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Improved, Heated, Outside Entrance, Shelving, Side Entrance, Windows, Walkout Stairs, Interior Access, Full, Combination
BasementYN
Yes
Basement Area Finished
1,846 sqft
Fireplace Features
Mantel(s), Insert, Gas/Propane
Fireplaces
6
Interior Features
2nd Kitchen, Air Filter System, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchenette, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
Levels
3
Lower Level 1 Full Baths
1
Main Level Half Baths
1
Room List
Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Media Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Story List
Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms
4
Upper Level 1 Full Baths
4
Upper Level 2 Bedrooms
2
Upper Level 2 Full Baths
1
Walls Ceilings
9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
Exterior
ArchitecturalStyle
Colonial
Construction Materials
Brick, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Lawn Sprinkler
Garage Spaces
2
Garage Type
Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Built In, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access, Oversized
Garage
Yes
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Other Structures
Above Grade, Below Grade
Parking Features
Brick Driveway, Private
Parking Types
Attached Garage, Driveway
Parking Types
Patio(s), Enclosed
Pool
No Pool
Property Type
Detached Home
Total Parking Spaces
2
Details
Accessibility Features
None
Closing Price
$4,825,000
Contingency List
Home Inspection
Cross Street
Duke Street
Direction Faces
South
Directions
From Washington and Duke Streets: East on Duke Street to left on South Fairfax Street. 217 is on left.
Door Features
Six Panel, Insulated
Entry Level
1
Exclusion Remarks
Dining Room Chandelier; historic sconces and light fixtures
Fencing
Picket
Foundation
Permanent, Slab, Crawl Space
Historic
Yes
Last Contingency Expires
2020-10-27
Listing Tax ID
075.03-01-03
Location Type
Urban
Lot Size
10,216 sqft
Property Condition
Very Good
Contract Date
2020-10-15
Road Responsibility
City/County
Road Surface Type
Black Top
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Sale Type
Standard
Security Features
Intercom, Exterior Cameras, Electric Alarm, Main Entrance Lock
Sewer
Public Sewer
Soil Types
Clay
Total Taxes Payment Frequency
Annually
Unit Floors
4
View
City
Year Built Effective
1993
Utilities
Central Air
Yes
Cooling
Central A/C
Cooling Fuel
Electric
Heating
Forced Air
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Water Source
Public
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