Traditional

This exceptional 1850 Federal row house is on the market for the first time in decades. Built by James F. Carlin, a wealthy Alexandria merchant, and owned by the Carlin decendents for most of its 175 years, this property offers a fabulous SE Quadrant location and a wonderful piece of Alexandria history. The wonderful floor plan's main level includes a double parlor with 12' ceilings and stunning fireplaces, a spacious dining room with a fireplace and attached butler's pantry with service door to the kitchen. The light filled, spacious kitchen opens to the rear and side patios. A half bath is also located on this level. The upper level offer a spacious suite with a primary bedroom and a library accessed through pocket doors as well as a dressing room and an adjacent bath. Both the primary bedroom and ensuite sitting room have fireplaces. A large family room with fireplace, an additional bedroom with fireplace, a washer/dryer area and a full bath complete the second level. The top floor offers two additional bedrooms with fireplaces, a dressing area or office and a full bath. Other than the kitchen, floors throughout the home are heart pine. The living room, dining room, foyers and staircases have just been refinished and are absolutely gorgeous. There are 9 fireplaces in the home. The lower level has a large unfinished basement with a staircase to the enclosed patio. The exterior walled patio leads to the front entry to the property as well as to the rear alley. The property includes a separate brick structure which would be a lovely gardening room or outside kitchen. Remodeled in 1992, and believed to be in very good condition. One of the ac compressors was replaced this summer. This property is in an estate and is being offered 'as is'.