Historic House Listings

Sold. So much character! Circa 1939 in Manassas, Virginia. $587,000

October 19, 2019

This home has so much character! It was built in 1939. The home is located on .65 acres in Manassas, Virginia. This cedar and log home has exposed logs and beams inside. The home has winter views of the Occoquan river. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 3,754 square feet. $587,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Charm, charm, charm! This turnkey, original 1939 expanded and remodeled Cedar and Log Home, offering approximately 3,351 finished sq. ft above grade, seamlessly combines old world distinction with all of today’s modern comforts and amenities. The welcoming Front Porch with romantic porch swing, and inviting Rear Deck with built-in seating, overlook a bucolic .65 AC level lot, with stately, mature trees and a winter glimpse of the Occoquan River. ****

 

The original 2-Car Carport was finished and now serves as a superb Bonus Room. With its exterior entrance, it is perfect for an Office, Hobby or Game Rm. **** A huge T-shaped concrete driveway with circular turnaround offers plentiful parking for family and guests. Exterior built-in cabinetry and three matching Outbuildings provide great outdoor storage. **** This home overflows with warmth, texture and distinctive style. Antique glass window panes, an octagonal window in the half bath, and some Andersen replacements infuse it with sunshine and character. Recessed lighting in the Kitchen and Dining Rm, ceiling fans and visual warmth of rustic, vaulted wood ceilings in the Family Rm, Laundry, BR #4 & Bath #3 wrap rooms in coziness. Fresh interior paint, a newly stained exterior, gorgeous newly finished wood flooring, all new stainless steel Kitchen appliances, 5-burner propane cooking, new Silestone countertops, new LED lighting, new oil rubbed bronze faucets & fixtures, updated wiring, and newly expanded zoned HVAC systems comprise this wonderfully unique, move-in ready home. ****

 

Privately sited in a non-HOA community, the new owner has the option to join neighboring Occoquan Forest’s HOA to enjoy its dock, boat ramp, picnic pavilion, ball field, fire pit, 5 hiking trails and numerous community events, clubs and activities for only $240/year. **** How can you beat this one of a kind rare treasure? It’s the best of all worlds — a truly incomparable property with incomparable history, incomparable access to waterfront amenities, incomparable rural ambiance, incomparably huge parking area and incomparable charm! Come quickly, but warning….be fully prepared to fall in love!

 

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