515 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Property Description

Imagine living two blocks from the shops and restaurants on King Street and five blocks from Founders’ Park, the Potomac River, and the 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail. Watch the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade from your front door. This c.1790s Flounder House (a 2-3 story home with a half gable roof and it's tall side on the property line) offers the epitome of the Old Town lifestyle: historic charm, walkability, and modern amenities. The gracious living room boasts an exposed brick wall, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors and space to relax with guests or binge your latest shows. Share a feast with friends in the dining room. Appreciate the room’s exposed beams, built-in niche to show off books, china, or treasures, and closet hidden under the stairs. The kitchen is appointed with a large skylight, maple cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, a high-end Liebherr refrigerator, 5-burner GE Profile Gas Range, stainless steel appliances, and another niche for spices, oils, or collectibles. A full bathroom with shower and laundry completes the lower level. Upstairs are two bedrooms accented with a sloping ceiling, consistent with the historic architecture of a Flounder house roofline. The primary bedroom offers an exposed brick wall, exposed beams in the ceiling, and a double closet. The secondary bedroom offers exposed beams and extensive built-in bookshelves and cabinetry, making it perfect for a home office. Outside is a deep garden with a flagstone terrace, raised garden beds, and storage shed. This private outdoor space is perfect for hosting barbecues, playing with your dog, or growing flowers and tomatoes. Less than 1 mile to King St Metro, 4 miles to Reagan National Airport and Amazon HQ2, and 7 miles to Washington, DC.