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7831 SOUTHDOWN ROAD

ALEXANDRIA , VA 22308

MLS#: VAFX2263186

$5,800,000

Status: Active
Listing number: VAFX2263186
Listing provided by: TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 months ago
On site: 2 months ago
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Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

5

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1925

Sq.Footage

5,744

Available for the first time in a generation, this one-of-a-kind property provides the most captivating waterfront views in the Alexandria riverfront area. Built with marine steel, brick and concrete, and 166 feet of river frontage, this 5,500 square foot house rises above the river, enabling sublime views from every corner of the land and the house. A deepwater pier with slip and two boat lifts, privacy, quality nautical elements throughout, and separate guest house bring vacation living to you 365 days a year. Multiple garage and covered parking spaces, private drive and southern border abutting the wooded land of River Farm add to the ambiance. A private oasis just a 4 mile drive to Old Town via the scenic George Washington Parkway and just 10 miles to Washington DC.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Other, Built-in Features, Crown Molding

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    5

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    5744.0

  • Basement YN

    NO

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Oil, Other, Heat Pump, Radiant

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    1

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Brick, Other

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    Circular Driveway, Garage, Driveway, Other, Detached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Porch, Wrap Around, Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Water, River

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Front Yard, Level, Private, Other, Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.81

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $5,800,000

  • Tax Amount

    30709.0

  • Sq. Footage

    5, 744

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,009

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Pillar/Post/Pier

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Available for the first time in a generation, this one-of-a-kind property provides the most captivating waterfront views in the Alexandria riverfront area. Built with marine steel, brick and concrete, and 166 feet of river frontage, this 5,500 square foot house rises above the river, enabling sublime views from every corner of the land and the house. A deepwater pier with slip and two boat lifts, privacy, quality nautical elements throughout, and separate guest house bring vacation living to you 365 days a year. Multiple garage and covered parking spaces, private drive and southern border abutting the wooded land of River Farm add to the ambiance. A private oasis just a 4 mile drive to Old Town via the scenic George Washington Parkway and just 10 miles to Washington DC.

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