420 Gibbon St

Built in 1890 and updated throughout, this historic two bedroom, two bathroom end-unit home in Old Town’s Southeast Quadrant abounds with charm and style. The main level of this light-filled Victorian home features gorgeous hardwood floors and plantation shutters. Its welcoming and bright living room flows seamlessly into the home’s dining room. The recently renovated kitchen, which opens to the living and dining rooms, features white Shaker cabinets, a glass subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a coffee bar with open shelving. On the first floor, you’ll also find one of the home’s full bathrooms, a beautifully renovated space with a walk-in shower with subway and herringbone tile, stylish fixtures, a classic pedestal sink, and gorgeous beadboard wainscoting. Laundry facilities and ample storage are located on this level as well. The rear of the first floor features a sizable window-lined family room with sweeping views of the delightful garden, complete with a brick patio, cedar-sided shed, new fence, and cedar trees. Walking up the staircase from the kitchen to the second level, you’ll notice the home’s beautiful original heart pine flooring. Next, turn toward the rear of the home, where you’ll enter the primary bedroom, which features a lofted ceiling and a walk-out to the home’s expansive rooftop terrace. From this delightful outdoor space, you can enjoy the sunshine and sip your morning coffee while appreciating the treetop views of historic Old Town Alexandria. This space is also a perfect place to take in majestic sunsets while enjoying dinner or a drink into the evening. Also on the second floor is the home’s second full bathroom, a chic space featuring subway tile wainscoting, Carrara hexagon mosaic tile floors, Schumacher wallpaper, and a marble-topped vanity. Toward the front of this level, you’ll find the home’s second bedroom. If you’d prefer, the second bedroom can be the perfect space for a remote-work home office, as the windows are north-facing with consistent light. Finally, for some extra storage, the second-level hallway houses porthole access to the attic. The home’s location in the heart of Old Town’s historic district and Southeast Quadrant is near both King Street and South Washington’s shopping and dining districts. Its location is convenient to Safeway, Balducci’s, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, farmers' markets, and the Mount Vernon Trail. While just far enough from the hustle and bustle to feel exclusively residential, this is a commuter's dream: walking distance to King Street Metro and easy access to I-95/495, Route 1, and the GW Parkway.