Historic House Listings

Love the screened in porch! Circa 1896 in Colonial Beach, Virginia. $168,000

July 27, 2019

That’s an expansive screened in porch! This home was built in 1896. It is located on .34 acres in Colonial Beach, Virginia. This home is only three blocks from the waterfront of the Potomac River. The property has a detached garage and a shed. Love that little upper balcony. The home could use some updating in the kitchen and bathrooms. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. $168,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

This Victorian Cottage, current owner advised the house was originally built in 1896 when the town of Colonial Beach was Established, renovated in 1940 only 3 blocks from the Potomac River and Monroe Bay will capture your heart with the stunning wrap around screened porch, Beautifully landscaped corner lot, sidewalk, concrete driveway, detached garage, shed, Beautifully crafted home with great bones.  This home offers a unique floor plan, original floors, Fireplace with wood stove insert, upper level loft area that offers a widows peak and the main level  offers 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, laundry area, Kitchen, Dining Area and spacious living room with beamed ceiling and knotty pine walls. The Outdoor living is a must see!  This home needs work and sold as is with so much potential to create your own Beach Cottage Oasis.  This Home was also available as a Home Share with consistent bookings for investment opportunities or supplemental income.

 

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