Description
Located on Prince Street in the heart of Alexandria's Historic District and one block from King Street, this plaqued brick Federal Style townhouse is one of 4 homes built by Alexander Veitch in 1818. Fully renovated in 2017, with extensive additions by the current owner, the house blends historic charm along with modern conveniences and function.
* Three/Four bedrooms, Two full baths,
* Formal living and dining rooms with 9-foot ceilings and fireplaces on the main level; with built-in bookcases; crown, chair rail and picture-frame moldings; original paneling, chandeliers, and original wide-plank heart pine flooring
* Separate dining room has a French door leading to a mahogany deck overlooking the garden
* High-end kitchen features Thermador appliances, granite counters, and a heated floor with re-milled old heart pine planks
*Restored, fully functioning windows throughout. Installed storm windows with screens on all windows 2021.
* Recessed lights in kitchen, baths, lower level and 3rd floor bedroom/office.
* Replaced all switches and outlets with upgraded versions 2021.
* Replaced lights in both bathrooms and dining room 2021.
* Added lights over all bookcases 2021.
* Installed sump pump on outside patio 2021.
* Five restored fireplaces; living room and lower-level family room are functional; other 3 only need new liners.
* 9-foot ceilings on main level and second level; lower level was excavated to 8.5 feet.
* Current owner replaced A/C in 2021 with larger unit and increased number of vents in all rooms. Minisplit system
added in basement 2021. Space Pak small duct air conditioning system; ceiling fan in primary bedroom.
* Gas furnace replaced 2021. Gas hydronic heating system features radiant floor heat in the basement, kitchen and
baths; and hot water baseboard heat elsewhere with rapid hot water delivery through an efficient manifold system.
* Insulated attic ceiling, 2021.
* Outside of house repainted, 2022.
* Spacious storage shed added in 2022.
Basement dug for high ceiling clearance. Bright lower level with French doors to the patio and garden; functioning wood
burning fireplace with built-ins, large family room or guest room with recessed lights, ample storage, a full bath with
original cast iron tub, utility room and a laundry room featuring front-loading Maytag washer/dryer and a laundry sink.
* Underpinnings for basement addition can support a 3-story build-out.
* Attic space restored, and ceiling raised to 7.5 feet; recessed lights, exposed beams, re-milled heart pine floors and
lots of storage. This can be used as a bedroom or as a perfect home office area.
* All electricals and plumbing upgraded during renovation.
* Standing seam red metal roof replaced in 1990's; painted in 2019. Rubber roof over basement addition under
mahogany deck.
* Pre-wired for cable, conduits for speakers, etc.
* Alarm system.
* Modern baths with custom fixtures, ceramic tile and heated floors.
* Original boot scraper at the main entrance.
* Original 6-panel doors restored with rim-lock hardware; all other doors solid wood.
* Basement addition has deck above it off of dining room with metal railings and spiral staircase to lower-level brick
patio.
* Garden area with brick stairs, appropriate fencing and brick path leading to alley. Established plantings including boxwoods
and roses.
* High-end exterior light fixtures at front entry, on the deck and at the patio level.
* Metro accessible; one block from King Street shops and restaurants; short walk to waterfront and Carlyle Place,
including Whole Foods and CVS.
* Previous owner was granted approval by the Board of Architectural Review to add parking off the alley.
* Floorplans can be found under Documents Section
