Located in the heart of Old Town, one block from the waterfront, lies a modernized 1800s brick townhouse that’s on the market now. Constructed in 1800 by trunk maker Ephraim Mills on land once owned by Richard Arell, a close friend of George Washington, 109 Duke St., Alexandria, is a piece of Northern Virginia history. (It even has a Historic Alexandria Foundation Early Buildings Survey plaque to prove it.)
Since the 1990s, the estate has been renovated and converted into a double lot, expanding to 5,259 square feet on 0.14 acres. The townhouse now has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and provides a unique interior design throughout the house. The current list price is $6,200,000.
As you step inside the four-story house, the heated marble white floors greet you at the entrance. On the main level, you can find original hardwood floors and fireplaces, a dining room, multiple living rooms, the kitchen, and a powder room.
There’s plenty of room in the contemporary kitchen, which features a white waterfall quartz island. The kitchen includes a six-burner stove, double refrigerator, freezer, two dishwashers, a wall oven, a built-in coffee maker, a wine cooler, and an additional under-island fridge.
Walking into the main living room, you’ll find arched crown molding doorways and gray coffered ceilings. The living room shows a crystal chandelier, a wide bookcase, a back entrance to the house and upstairs, and picture frame wall molding along the walls of the room.
The powder room, close to the entrance on the first floor, features bright pink Gucci wallpaper with white herons. The room also has mosaic tile, a marble vanity, and a gold leaf ceiling. This half bath is one of many vibrant design elements incorporated into the classic interior.
Found upstairs is the primary suite. As you walk in, the hidden lights behind the crown molding grab your attention. The primary bedroom follows a traditional theme with a subdued color palette of baby blue, light grey, and white. The suite also has an original 1800s fireplace, one of five in the house.
Entering the en suite bathroom, you’ll find clean, cool tones of gray and white with heated tile floors and a walk-in shower. The bathroom also displays double vanity with a built-in towel warmer in the center.
This outdoor space is perfect for the summertime. It includes a pool, multiple lounge areas, and another original wood burning fireplace. It also has a hidden small putt-putt area found on the side of the house.
The property at 109 Duke St., Alexandria, is listed by Stefanie Hurley at Compass.
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