Your Country Manor Home - in the City! (See the new, staged pictures and virtual tour). Landmark Old Town Manor Home in Liberty Row offers sophisticated design for luxurious living and easy entertaining! Modeled after the 1782 Benjamin Waller House in Williamsburg, the property, with its serpentine wall and Federal details, evokes the architecture of Thomas Jefferson's UVA and Monticello. Slate and brick walkways frame the home and patios on the north and south sides of the home provide options for outdoor entertaining. The meticulously landscaped and fully fenced front yard includes a cast iron gate and brick walkway leading to the front portico entry.
Entering the home, visitors are immediately struck by the elegant foyer -- perfect for greeting guests -- with its high ceilings, intricate moldings, and Brazilian cherry floors. These elegant details prepare guests for the fine finishes found throughout the home.
To one side of the foyer is the lavish sunken living room with a magnificent crystal chandelier, tray ceilings, a dry bar, and a gas burning fireplace with an elegant marble mantle and surround. Fanlight transom windows crown the two French doors leading to a private hardscaped outdoor entertainment space. To the other side is the gourmet kitchen, with its large center island, top of the line Viking professional appliances (including a six burner cook top and cooling racks), two dishwashers, trash compactor, two wall ovens, a microwave, and a spacious dine-in area flanked by the gas burning fireplace.
In the sunroom, banks of windows to the north and south illuminate the room with warm light all day. At night, the plantation shutters provide comfort and privacy.
The spacious formal dining room, with its large windows, warm cherry flooring, and refined finishes, is a perfect space for family meals or lavish entertaining. The high ceilings are accented by ornate custom trim that adds a level of grace and sophistication.
At the rear of the house, an elegant curved staircase leads to the upper level and four bedrooms, including a huge master suite with a coffered ceiling, custom cabinets with granite counter tops, a mini refrigerator, and a vast walk in closet. The master bath includes double vanities with two custom-made sink bowls, a jetted tub, a separate shower, and for privacy, a separate lavatory.
The hall bath features distinctive floor-to-ceiling reddish hue Italian marble, a distinctive sink situated in an elegant vanity, and a large clawfoot tub. The fourth bedroom has an en-suite bath with granite countertops, ceramic tile, and playful brass fixtures.
The stylish entertainment space continues on the lower level with a large and well-equipped granite wet bar with an ice maker, mini fridge, a wine cooler. The adjacent media room features a Sony projection unit to display your favorite movies and programs on the big screen. The built-in surround sound system and black-out curtains making it the perfect place to escape into the latest Hollywood has to offer. For the wine enthusiast, this home is an oenophiles dream and features a climate controlled wine cellar with a gold-leaf cove ceiling, accent lighting, and a bottles capacity in excess of 1100.
Among the other features is a built-in speakers system throughout the home, a security system, Honeywell smart home thermostats, four HVAC units, one heat pump, and a 2-car garage. There is also an underground irrigation system to keep the grounds green and welcoming.
This magnificent in-town Manor Home provides unparalleled luxury and over 6900 square feet of living space in a close in, convenient location. For an acceptable offer, the seller will consider offering a 2-1 Interest Rate Buy Down.
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