401 S Main ST, Lexington, VA 24450 (MLS# 893189)


$505,000
401 S Main ST
Lexington, VA 24450
MLS# 893189
4 beds  |  3 baths  |  3623 sqft


Rare opportunity for grand house in the heart of Lexington historic district. White Street entrance.
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Rare opportunity for grand house in the heart of Lexington historic district. White Street entrance. Large landscaped lot on the corner of Main and White St. Front view. Front entry into the grand hall. At one time used as a profitable, licensed Bed and Breakfast in this two-college town. Bright and sunny home overlooks a sparkling pool and manicured grounds. The Seller swam in the pool every warm day! Gem in the crown of Lexington's historic homes. View from White St. Everyone in Lexington knows and appreciates this jewel!! View from Main Street. Grand Front Entrance Glass panel in the front door. Gorgeous winding stairway goes up 3 stories. Elegant arched hallway. Arches in 4 directions. A spectacular architectural feature. Spacious N. Parlor Bay window in the North Parlor. North Parlor with fireplace. North Parlor showing arches to the rear hall, and entrance from the Grand Entry. View from the North Parlor, across the grand hall, into the South Parlor. South Parlor with bay window. South Parlor with bay window. Room is light and bright. South Parlor from the front bay window. South Parlor: a favorite gathering spot. South Parlor. Looking back towards the library. Projecting Bay window in the South Parlor. Library is in the SW corner of the house. The library features handsome paintings of Lee and Jackson by RJ Ogren. Both sides of the fireplace, and below the ceiling. Library has massive -- but removable -- book shelves. Fireplace in the library. Kitchen Kitchen with cutting board counter top. The kitchen was added to what was an exterior porch. Formal Dining Room with fireplace. Off the kitchen. Built in cabinet and shelves in the Formal Dining Room. The den/breakfast nook off the kitchen. South side of the house. 1st floor den. 1st floor bathroom between Den and Library View from Main Street. View from the corner of Main and White St. Enter the gardens from Colonial Lane. Wrought iron fence along Main Street gardens. Garden adorn Main St walkways. View of the winding staircase from the center hall. Let's go up to the Second floor. 2nd floor stairhall Large upstairs bedroom overlooking Main Street. Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 has an armoire. North Parlor fireplace. North Parlor with bay window. Screened porch area at NW corner of home. Formal dining room off the kitchen. Enjoy the horse drawn carriages from the private screened porch that looks out on the front garden and yard with mature trees. Catercorner from 401 S Main is the famous Oak Grove Cemetery where Stonewall Jackson is buried. Front porch 2nd floor bath
Second floor guest bath entrance. Grand entrance with 12 ft pier mirror. Looking down the stairs
Going down the stairs. landing at top of steps with ornamentation. Master Bedroom Fireplace. Fireplace in Bedroom 1. 2nd floor Master Bath
Looking into the Master Bath from the Master Bedroom. 2nd floor en suite master bath. Attic view of several spaces
Up in the attic. Attic room with bead board walls and ceiling. Attic loft. Entry into a 2nd floor bedroom
Looking into Bedroom 1. Down the stairs
Up the down staircase! Front grand entry stairs open door
Grand entrance from the front door. Door to the basement. Side grand entry
Grand entrance from the White Street side of the house. 2 back porches Back porch
Swing on the back porch

Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a grand house in the heart of Lexington's historic district with a large, landscaped, corner lot and in-ground pool. Bright, sunny home overlooks a sparkling pool, deck and manicured grounds. 7 original fireplaces—in common rooms and bedrooms. 12-foot ceilings and original hardwood floors. Fabulous original circular stairway curls from formal front entry hall to third floor, featuring English wooden paneling up the stairs. Enjoy watching the carriage-drawn horse tours from the private screened porch that looks out on the front garden and yard with mature trees. At one time used as a profitable, licensed Bed and Breakfast in this two-college town. It's time to Make your own History! This is a much-admired home in the heart of Lexington-don't miss it.

Details
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 0
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Completed
Residential Type: Detached
Total Acreage: 0.35
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3623
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Fnshd SqFt: 3623
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3623
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3623
Basement Y/N: Yes
Water Class: N/A
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0
Year Built: 1870
Total Bdrm: 4
Total Bths: 3
Total F Baths: 3
Location, Tax & Legal
Major Area: 24 - City of Lexington
Phase: 0
Lot: 0
Block: 0
Tax ID: 23-1-153
Annual Taxes: 5621
Section: 0
POA Y/N: No
Area: 2400 - City of Lexington
Street Number: 401
Street Direction Pfx: S
Street Name: Main
Street Suffix: ST
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24450
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: City of Lexington
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Remarks & Misc
Directions: SW corner of Main and White.
Style of House
Victorian: 1
Limited Service
Not Limited Service: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Basement
Dirt Floor: 1
Partial: 1
Views
Sunrise: 1
Heating
Gas – Natural: 1
Radiator Gas Heat: 1
Cooling
Ductless: 1
Fireplace
# Fireplaces: 3
Dining Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Water Description
Public: 1
Sewer Description
Public Sewer: 1
Interior Features
Bookcases: 1
Breakfast Area: 1
Storage: 1
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard: 1
Garden Space: 1
In-Ground Pool: 1
Porch
Covered Porch: 1
Screened Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Appliances
Clothes Dryer: 1
Clothes Washer: 1
Cook Top: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Range Electric: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
Windows
Storm: 1
Primary Bedrooms
Primary BR Upper Lvl: 1
Water Htr Energy
Natural Gas: 1
Bedrooms
BR Upper Level: 4
Full Baths
Full Baths Upper Lvl: 3
Slr Pd Fin Concessns
Yes: 45,000
Contract Information
Current Price: $505,000
Sold Price: $505,000
List Date: 2022-09-20
Status: Closed
Status Change Info
Ratified Contract Dt: 2022-10-15
Sold Date: 2022-12-02
Sold Price: $505,000
Property Features
Style of House: Victorian
Limited Service: Not Limited Service
Lot Description: Level
Construction: Brick
Basement: Dirt Floor; Partial
Heating: Gas – Natural; Radiator Gas Heat
Cooling: Ductless
Fireplace: Dining Room; Great Room; Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases; Breakfast Area; Storage
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard; Garden Space; In-Ground Pool
Views: Sunrise
Appliances: Cook Top; Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Refrigerator; Range Electric; Clothes Washer
Floors: Wood
Windows: Storm
Porch: Covered Porch; Screened Porch; Front Porch
Water Description: Public
Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Water Htr Energy: Natural Gas
Room Information
Room Name Level Level Remarks
Bedroom 1UpperUpper15.4x13.6
Primary BedroomUpperUpper15.3x13.6
Bedroom 3UpperUpper19x16.1
Bedroom 4UpperUpper17.3x15
DenEntryEntry15.8x11.4
Dining RoomEntryEntry13.8x12.9
FoyerEntryEntryGrand Entry
KitchenEntryEntry15.5x12.9
LibraryEntryEntry14.8x18.8

Listing Office: LEXINGTON REAL ESTATE CONNECTION

Last Updated: September - 27 - 2024

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