Located in the heart of Arlington’s Douglas Park neighborhood is a house that is probably more about opportunity than anything else. While the property at 1708 South Lincoln Street may not be one of the largest lots in Arlington, as the listing agent points out, it is definitely an opportunity to own a piece of American history. It just isn’t exactly clear what is to be discovered on this property. At 154 years of age, this house, called the Kollmeyer House…
An exciting modern home has been substantially remodeled and updated for its next owner. Purchased by an investor group in early 2013, the house has been completely upgraded with a nod to its dramatic modern architecture. 3435 Roberts Lane is currently offered $1,449,900 and the full listing is available online. This house has amazing curb appeal. Bellevue Forest is better known for its traditional brick architecture and ramblers or split level homes. But tucked away in the back corner along…
Sitting high on the hill overlooking Columbia Pike is this grand old house from a another day. 1724 Columbia Pike is a five-bedroom and three-bathroom home that is newly relisted (click for slideshow)for $635,000. Built in 1936 this home has huge rooms that are perfect for entertaining. The house also has great details from mature plantings outside to interior features such as two brick fireplaces, wide graceful stairs, a full attic, and beautiful hardwood floors. Located just 1/2 mile from…
Arlington Oaks is part of the Buckingham Village National Register Historic District. Buckingham is a historic garden apartments community listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1999), the Virginia Landmarks Register (1998) and as an Arlington County Local Historic District (1993). (The full nominations with detailed information are available online (first nomination) (2003 boundary increase) and 2009 boundary increase. The community is significant for its role in demonstrating how Federal housing policy was changing from largely government owned complexes…
Built in 1912, this farmhouse, located at 6611 Lee Highway, is a rare treasure from the earliest years of the 20th century. Situated on an almost 1/2-acre lot, this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath house retains many vintage architectural details, including a sprawling front porch, gracious entry hall, spacious living room with fireplace, mantle, built-in cabinets, transom windows, and original fixtures. The house is in a very desirable location, not far from I-66, the city of Falls Church, the East Falls Church Metro,…
A stately colonial on one of Arlington’s prestigious streets is on the market. Built in 1929, this home, at 1706 South Arlington Ridge Road, has seen many changes in the neighborhood yet still retains its grace and good looks. It is hidden behind a brick wall and hedge, but it is easy to see its front portico, as well as its traditional design features and characteristics. The home has a formal foyer, graceful stairs, a cherry wood library, five bedrooms,…
After fifty-four years of ownership by one family, this charming home (c. 1935) is ready for its next owner. It is in nearly its original condition with only a handful of minor improvements (drop ceiling here and some vintage paneling there and aluminum siding) that are probably ready to be undone. Entering the house from the gorgeous full wrap-around front porch (in truly usable proportions), you come into the foyer with an elegant staircase leading to the upstairs. Downstairs is…
In 1894, a group of prominent Washingtonians formed the Washington Golf Club, whose first nine-hole course and clubhouse was located near present-day Colonial Village on Wilson Boulevard. Within a decade, club owners were looking for more land and found the club’s present location on North Glebe Road in 1908. By 1915, the club’s name had been changed to the Washington Golf and Country Club. Its nickname in those years, however, was “the Club of the Presidents,” as Presidents Taft, Coolidge,…
Historic properties in Arlington come in all sizes, shapes and materials. This week we are featuring a collection of townhouse-style properties. While one is structured in a fee-simple community, the others are in established condominium communities but still retain the design characteristics of a townhouse — owning everything above and below you. These projects represent a period in time in Arlington where a great deal of housing was being built to accommodate the growing community. All of these projects began…
It isn’t often that a home from the 1880s comes on the market in Arlington. Located in one of Arlington’s oldest residential neighborhoods, Glencarlyn, this historic Victorian farmhouse is full of period detail & charm. From the covered front porch, walk-in window alcoves, pine hardwood floors, a formal parlor, tin ceilings and the fixed stairs that lead to a usable attic with flooring and windows. The 3 BR 2 BA home sits on a 6,000 sf lot, which includes the…