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A block away from us in Danville, Va! Pool, movie theatre, hair salon and sauna. $769,000

September 25, 2025

I pass by this house daily! A block away from our houses in Danville. They have put a lot of work into this house! The Lawson-Overby Inn was built in 1881. It is located on .63 acre in Danville, Virginia. The house features wrought iron fencing, large back deck, wood floors, crown moulding, wide baseboards, in-laid wood floors, french doors, transom windows, a lot of natural light, sunroom, wainscoting, chair rails, basement movie theatre, hair salon, sauna and there is a small pool out back. Not including the square footage because that cannot be correct. Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. $769,000

Contact Ashley Wilson with Wilkins and Company Realtors: 434-429-2140

From the Zillow listing:

 

This charming Georgian is located in Millionaires row, formally known as the Lawson-Overbey Inn, which was originally built in the 1800s with renovations taking place in 1911, 1972, and most recently, 2022. This property features a mix of Italianate and Georgian design and architectural elements. This property would be a perfect forever home, an investment or a venue. The main level hosts a variety of sitting areas, a piano room, a social bar, a grand dining room, and a main floor master bedroom with an attached bathroom.It also holds the kitchen, overflow gallery, a sunroom dining area, and laundry room with an additional full bathroom. The lower level includes a lower-level master bedroom, a full bathroom, a large entertainment area with a movie theatre. Outside has a pool and much more.

 

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