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Woodlawn Mansion is a 126-acre estate that was originally part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The main Federal-style house was designed by the architect of the U.S. Capitol, Dr. William Thornton, and constructed between 1800 and 1805 for Washington’s nephew, Major Lawrence Lewis, and his wife, Eleanor “Nelly” Custis Lewis.

By the turn of the 20th century, Woodlawn was sadly deteriorated and only saved through the efforts of Elizabeth Sharpe, a Pennsylvania coal heiress. In 1952, Woodlawn became the first historic site owned by the National Trust. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, scheduled for demolition due to the widening of Interstate 66, was donated to the National Trust in 1964 and relocated to the grounds of Woodlawn. The house is a designated National Historic Landmark, primarily for its association with the Washington family, but also for the role it played in the historic preservation movement. It is now a museum property owned and managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Woodlawn Mansion and the adjacent Pope-Leighey House are open to the public (admission charged) Friday through Monday from April until mid-December. The property name is Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House. It also hosts special events, particularly weddings and an annual Needlework Show, and hosts museum tours.

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Fantastic first floor unit in the highly sought after Porto Vecchio Condominium development. Upgraded bathrooms. Primary bathroom includes upgraded granites and tile, along with upgraded marble flooring. Tremendous location. Riverfront building loaded with phenomenal amenities. This property is to convey in its present physical "as is, where is" condition. [Porto Vecchio - $399,000]

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY October 24 from 12 to 3 pm. Welcome to Porto Vecchio, noted in Smithsonian's "Best Addresses" in the Washington Metro area. You'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views overlooking Hunting Creek, Belle Haven Country Club & Golf Course, the Mount Vernon Trail, and nearby wetlands and points west. Freshly painted and newly updated top-floor 2-bedroom/2-bath home features high ceilings, plus many upgrades, including new HVAC, new Air Scrubber, new humidifier, new appliances in 2019, new 3/4" hardwood flooring, new marble flooring in foyer and balcony, fireplace newly converted to electric with dedicated circuit, plus new light fixtures and electrical updates in most rooms, master bath remodeled in 2019, and second bath newly updated in 2020 with new countertop, faucet, and exhaust fan, and new Toto high-boy toilets installed in both baths in 2020. Bright and sunny solarium and both bedrooms have new De Vac 650 Dual thermal barrier double glider windows and enclosure/balcony glass doors for energy savings and clean, quiet enjoyment. Porto Vecchio on the waterfront offers many fine amenities, including the elegant River Room with full kitchen facilities (also available for private parties), 24-hour front desk, fitness center with sauna, showers and lockers, outdoor pool and lighted tennis courts, picnic area with grills, and Porto Vecchio's private limousine, which is available for all residents. Two garage spaces, #113 and #193, also convey with Unit #814, together with a separate storage unit located on Level B-1, Storage Room #3. [Porto Vecchio - $675,000]

Retreat from the busy city life to this waterfront getaway! Freshly painted with new carpeting installed, this one bedroom/den has one of the best panoramic Potomac River views in all of Alexandria. The sunny, southeast location with views of the formal gardens and water is a pleasure to enjoy year round by birders and nature lovers alike! . The solarium with it peaceful views will easily become a favorite room to enjoy nature's beauty at its best. Eat-in kitchen, warm parquet floors, and a convenient, one level floor plan. Sliding doors in both living room and bedroom access the solarium. With 1122 sf PLUS the solarium, it has more square footage than most than 2 bedrooms condos! Porto Vecchio offers a friendly community, excellent security, 24-hr. desk, limo service, pool, tennis, kayak dock, exercise facilities and a Beautiful River Room for parties. Garage parking conveys, space #108 [Porto Vecchio - $550,000]

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