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Welcome to the historic Lafayette House, named for the famous Revolutionary Frenchman, the Marquis de Lafayette, who visited Alexandria in 1824 and stayed at this gracious brick residence during his visit. The house is entirely free standing with private walled gardens to the south of the house and off street parking for three cars. Built in 1815-1817 by Thomas Lawrason, it has been home to a number of notable historic families, including Lawrence and Nelly Custis Lewis, who was the granddaughter of Martha Washington. The house is built in the Federal style, with a grand entrance hall stretching 34 feet, with twelve foot ceilings, archways and two doors to the double parlors, each with wood burning fireplaces, original heart pine floors and original mahogany pocket doors to separate the rooms as needed. Through the hyphen, which connects the formal parlors to the rest of the house, is the banquet sized dining room, which was enlarged during an 1850 renovation and rumored to be the location of the creation of the state of West Virginia. Beyond the dining room is a large kitchen, boasting an original cooking fireplace, modern stainless steel appliances, custom granite countertops and both a breakfast room and back staircase to the second floor bedroom area. The second floor offers a grand master bedroom and bath, a second bedroom or sitting room, where the Marquis de Lafayette stayed during his visit, as well as a large library and two additional bedrooms and bath. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and bath and views of the City. When this house was originally built, the owner could look down from his widow's walk on the rooftop to see his ships arrive in the port city of Old Town. The house itself offers over 6,000 square feet of gracious living space, there is also a floored walk up attic and a brick floored basement with over 2,000 square feet of space - possibly a future wine cellar! There are 11 wood burning fireplaces in the house and gated access to the walled garden both front and rear. The gardens were designed by a Scotsman, believed to have been visiting the area while the house was being built and offers brick pathways, a serene pond and gazebo.
Sold on 2020-09-30
Details
List Price
$3,325,000
Closing Price
$3,000,000
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3 full, 1 half baths
Living Area
6,182 sqft
Above Grade Area Finished
6,182 sqft
Year Built
1815
Property Type
Detached Home
Style
Federal
County
City
Subdivision
MLS Number
VAAX240534
Listing Status
Closed
ModificationTimestamp
10/01/2020
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Icemaker
Basement
Outside Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Full, Space For Rooms
BasementYN
Yes
Basement Area Unfinished
1,960 sqft
Fireplace Features
Mantel(s)
Fireplaces
11
Interior Features
Attic, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Master Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Levels
200016630206
Main Level Half Baths
1
Room List
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Library, Breakfast Room, Great Room
Story List
Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms
4
Upper Level 1 Full Baths
2
Upper Level 2 Bedrooms
2
Upper Level 2 Full Baths
1
Walls Ceilings
Plaster Walls
Exterior
ArchitecturalStyle
Federal
Construction Materials
Brick
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Other Structures
Above Grade
Parking Features
Brick Driveway
Parking Types
Off Street
Pool
No Pool
Property Type
Detached Home
Details
Accessibility Features
None
BuilderModel
The Lafayette House
Closing Price
$3,000,000
Contingency List
Home Sale
Cross Street
Duke Street
Direction Faces
East
Directions
From King and Washington Street, south on Saint Asaph Street to corner of South Saint Asaph Street and Duke Street.
Exclusion Remarks
Chimneys are in as is condition.
Historic
Yes
Inclusions
Parking for three cars included in list price. One inside walled garden.
Last Contingency Expires
2020-09-30
Listing Tax ID
11831000
Lot Size
6,600 sqft
Property Condition
200016466920
Contract Date
2020-01-07
Road Responsibility
City/County
Roof
Slate
Sale Type
Standard
School DistrictName
Alexandria City Public Schools
Security Features
Fire Detection System, Monitored, Security System
Sewer
Public Sewer
Total Taxes Payment Frequency
Semi-Annually
Transportation
Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Utilities
Central Air
Yes
Cooling
Central A/C
Cooling Fuel
Electric
Heating
Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Water Source
Public
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