For a home with character and history, skip the new build and turn to something that’s stood the test of time. Across Northern Virginia, many homes date back hundreds of years. Here are a few built in the 18th and 19th centuries that recently went on the market.
37275 Charles Town Pk., Hillsboro
Circa 1740
List Price: $999,000
The Mann House is one of the oldest privately held residences in Virginia. The three-bedroom home, set on a 12-acre property, features historical details like hand-hewn log walls, wide-plank pine floors, and fieldstone fireplaces. Listed by Mark Piard and Coco Piard, Piard Home Experts
4509 Carlby Ln., Alexandria
Circa 1768
List Price: $3,799,000
This historical house was initially constructed in Sussex County, then relocated to its current riverfront site in Alexandria in the 1940s. The interior shows off original wide-plank pine floors, 12-foot ceilings, and elegant woodwork. Outside, it boasts more than 150 feet of water frontage and a pier. Listed by Andrea Courduvelis, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
403 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria
Circa 1800
List Price: $2,295,000
Old Town Alexandria is rife with history, and this three-bed, three-bath townhouse is no exception. It’s an example of Alexandria’s “flounder house” style — defined by its single-sloped roof — and features original hardwood floors, preserved architectural features, and six fireplaces. Listed by Lauren Bishop, Corcoran McEnearney
406 E. Washington St., Middleburg
Circa 1817
List Price: $1,950,000
This historic estate — known as the Jacob Mann House — was once owned by a Middleburg tanner. The rustic fieldstone residence has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus a lower-level tavern room. In addition to the main home, the smoke house offers a separate guest suite on the property. Listed by Cricket Bedford, Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties
9078 Maidstone Rd., Delaplane
Circa 1840
List Price: $4,995,000 (under contract)
This Victorian home sits on 120 acres in Virginia’s hunt country. Though it underwent renovations in 2015, the historical charm is still evident in details like rustic wood beams and a stone hearth. Listed by Isabella Wolf, Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties
Feature image of 37275 Charles Town Pk., Hillsboro courtesy Marc Piard, Piard Home Experts
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