310 N PITT ST Alexandria, VA 22314

NEW PRICE!! Brick paved private parking at the front entrance provides easy access to your retreat after a long day at the office and invites your guests to enter the solid mahogany front door, surrounded by patina covered copper gutters and downspout into a home reflective of colonial era Old Town. Upon entry, early 19th century style raised panel wainscoting topped by used brick and colonial crown molding greets the eye in the spacious slate floored foyer. Antique doorknobs and locking plates entice you to open the 6-glass pane French doors to explore the ground floor bedroom and adjoining powder room. The commanding 9 ceilings and built-in bookcases in the Living Room frame the stained walnut gothic fireplace surround as two twin glassed French doors beckon to the private retreat at the rear of the property. This refreshing garden showcases raised brick planters, with a tumbled blue stone walkway leading to the preserved natural cedar fence gate that opens to the rear easement. Moss covered boulders form a dry creek bed sheltered by Japanese maples and a mature juniper accented by red crepe myrtle and tall evergreens. The soft flowing ripples of the three-tiered Italian-styled fountain sings a melodious tune beneath the master bedroom window.Elegantly lit by a center hung antique 2-tier, 20-light, 112 crystal chandelier beneath a circular acanthus leaf medallion showcased by recessed dimmable mood lighting, the Dining Room presents the perfect setting to entertain friends and neighbors. Colonial 3-Piece dental crown molding with French gallery trim allows the art collector to rotate the display of artwork without marking the walls.Beneath tall, custom distressed ash cabinets, the soft glow of dimmable under-cabinet LED lighting enhances the gourmet Kitchen with countertops of ogee edged granite, accented with a picture framed slate and travertine backsplash. Top of the line appliances include the gun metal stainless finish of the oven, microwave/convection oven, glass cooktop with vent hood and warming drawer by Wolf, the side-by-side 48 Subzero refrigerator/freezer, and the Fisher&Paykel Double DishDrawer dishwasher. Store and display your favorite cookbooks behind the antique glass front of the over counter cabinet. For the sommelier, the in-kitchen bar with antique glass doored wine rack holds 48 bottles of your favorite vintage and protect and display your flutes and wine glasses in the 7 row under cabinet stemware holder. The well-lit spacious center island comfortably seats 4.Roughhewn beams and stucco textured walls in the Kitchen and brick walled Family Room compliment the stone hearth of the second woodburning fireplace, which promises intimate warm moments during the cold winter months.The open stairwell sports Victorian metal grates for the HVAC returns and register covers adding a distinctive charm and refinement to the natural finished wide plank Southern Yellow Pine floors throughout this impressive home. All windows and French Doors on upper levels have been replaced.Be transported to your own private Grecian spa in both the Master and main bathrooms, appointed with travertine floors, wainscoting, 3-piece mosaic chair rail and 2-piece crown surrounds. The upper three bedrooms provide ample closet space for the most discerning wardrobe and render peaceful views with natural light.Climb past a 19th century armoire front covering the air handler unit, to the private suite containing a large fourth bedroom, full bath and laundry closet with Whirlpool Duet Steam washer and dryer on pedestal storage drawers. Additional easy access extra storage space is provided by four under-dormer closets and a full footprint attic all floored and lighted. Located just 2 blocks from the restaurants, shops, and galleries along King Street and just 4 blocks from the Potomac River waterfront, this home is an easy stroll to the many city parks and historic sites that this charming town has to offer.