Old Town Properties

One of Old Town's most unique residences originally built in 1770, sited on three city lots, offers impressive rooms for entertaining, a fabulous chef's kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, home office, exercise room, theatre room, luxurious master suite & dressing room. Extraordinary millwork, antique limestone mantels on six fireplaces, six bedroom suites, an historic smokehouse plus an temperature controlled two car garage. Premier location in the heart of Old Town. $4,850,000

Welcome to Old Town

Hello and welcome to my blog. Here, I will provide you with information on unique Old Town properties for sale and on events taking place in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.

From its earliest days, Alexandria has been making history. Young George Washington, as a surveyor, helped lay out the village that was his hometown. In the midst of the War of 1812, city fathers surrendered to the British rather than let the city be torched. Fifty years later, Union troops invaded, and Alexandria because the longest occupied territory of the Civil War.

These events took place in the Old & Historic District, fondly known as Old Town, the third oldest historic district in the country. Today it's a charming neighborhood, remarkably well preserved.

When Duc de la Rochfoucauld Liancourt visited in 1796, he wrote, "Alexandria is beyond all comparison the handsomest town in Virginia -- indeed is among the finest in the United States." His statement still rings true. With King Street as its main thoroughfare, this famed neighborhood claims more than 4,200 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors explore cobblestone streets lined with more than 100 shops, including art galleries, antiques shops, chic boutiques, and many fine restaurants.

Alexandria is a sought after location within the greater Washington metropolitan area. In Old Town, you can walk from your home just a few blocks to specialty shops and restaurants or stroll along the scenic Potomac River waterfront area. Location is prime... from Old Town, it is eight minutes to National Airport, ten minutes to the Pentagon and twenty minutes to Capitol Hill.

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I specialize in Old Town Alexandria real estate where I have lived for thirty-nine years and been a leader in the market for over twenty-five years as a Top Producer at McEnearney Associates, the leading real estate company in the city.

I have extensive knowledge of the Old Town neighborhood and can provide assistance with marketing and selling your current home or in the selection and financing of your next home. My constant goal in every situation is to make sure you have complete and accurate real estate information, and I am dedicated to providing unparalleled real estate services to assure your purchase or sale is a seamless, pleasant experience.

For any real estate needs in Old Town and greater Alexandria, please do contact me. I look forward to working with you!

Contact Babs Beckwith
Cell: 703-627-5421
Office: 703-549-9292 ext 203
Office: 703-836-1297

Email: Babsbeckwith@aol.com

Website: http://www.Babsbeckwith.com/

Things to do:

Free Trolley on Old Town's King Street

Free trolley transports visitors between the King Street metro station and the historic waterfront. the route runs along King Street with plenty of stops so visitors can hop on and off to visit shops, restaurants and attractions. It's easy, it's fun, it's free! For details: www.visitalexandriava.com/

Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center, built in 1918 by the Navy to manufacture torpedo parts, is one of the largest Art Centers in the country. There are over 200 artists in their studios and galleries who are always happy to have visitors. Open daily 10am - 6pm. Located at: 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA. Call for information: 703-838-4565

Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past Ghost Tours

221 King Street, Alexandria

Take an Old Town walking tour, Footsteps to the Past, Alexandria's original ghost and graveyard tour. Entertaining, costumed guides lead by lantern-light, takes groups on a walking tour filled with ghosts, spirits and legends of this historic city. Tours begin at the Ramsey House Visitor Center. Reservations suggested. Call 703-683-3451

Old Town Properties

217 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

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