401 S Main ST, Lexington, VA 24450

$505,000

Rare opportunity for grand house in the heart of Lexington historic district. White Street entrance.

Large landscaped lot on the corner of Main and White St.

Front view. Front entry into the grand hall. At one time used as a profitable, licensed Bed and Breakfast in this two-college town.

Bright and sunny home overlooks a sparkling pool and manicured grounds.

The Seller swam in the pool every warm day!

Gem in the crown of Lexington's historic homes.

Everyone in Lexington knows and appreciates this jewel!! View from Main Street.

Gorgeous winding stairway goes up 3 stories.

Arches in 4 directions. A spectacular architectural feature.

North Parlor showing arches to the rear hall, and entrance from the Grand Entry.

View from the North Parlor, across the grand hall, into the South Parlor.

South Parlor with bay window. Room is light and bright.

South Parlor: a favorite gathering spot.

South Parlor. Looking back towards the library.

Projecting Bay window in the South Parlor.

Library is in the SW corner of the house.

The library features handsome paintings of Lee and Jackson by RJ Ogren. Both sides of the fireplace, and below the ceiling.

Library has massive -- but removable -- book shelves.

The kitchen was added to what was an exterior porch.

Formal Dining Room with fireplace. Off the kitchen.

Built in cabinet and shelves in the Formal Dining Room.

The den/breakfast nook off the kitchen. South side of the house.

1st floor bathroom between Den and Library

View from the corner of Main and White St.

Wrought iron fence along Main Street gardens.

View of the winding staircase from the center hall. Let's go up to the Second floor.

Large upstairs bedroom overlooking Main Street.

Screened porch area at NW corner of home.

Enjoy the horse drawn carriages from the private screened porch that looks out on the front garden and yard with mature trees.

Catercorner from 401 S Main is the famous Oak Grove Cemetery where Stonewall Jackson is buried.

2nd floor bath
Second floor guest bath entrance.

Looking down the stairs
Going down the stairs.

landing at top of steps with ornamentation.

Master Bedroom Fireplace. Fireplace in Bedroom 1.

2nd floor Master Bath
Looking into the Master Bath from the Master Bedroom.

Attic view of several spaces
Up in the attic.

Attic room with bead board walls and ceiling.

Entry into a 2nd floor bedroom
Looking into Bedroom 1.

Front grand entry stairs open door
Grand entrance from the front door.

Side grand entry
Grand entrance from the White Street side of the house.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,623 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,246 Status: Closed

Current Price: $505,000 List Date: 9/23/2022 Last Modified: 9/27/2024

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a grand house in the heart of Lexington's historic district with a large, landscaped, corner lot and in-ground pool. Bright, sunny home overlooks a sparkling pool, deck and manicured grounds. 7 original fireplaces—in common rooms and bedrooms. 12-foot ceilings and original hardwood floors. Fabulous original circular stairway curls from formal front entry hall to third floor, featuring English wooden paneling up the stairs. Enjoy watching the carriage-drawn horse tours from the private screened porch that looks out on the front garden and yard with mature trees. At one time used as a profitable, licensed Bed and Breakfast in this two-college town. It's time to Make your own History! This is a much-admired home in the heart of Lexington-don't miss it.

Listing Details MLS# 893189

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 2400 - City of Lexington
Street Number: 401
Street Direction Pfx: S
Street Name: Main
Street Suffix: ST
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24450
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: City of Lexington
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Major Area: 24 - City of Lexington
Phase: 0
Lot: No
Block: No
Tax ID: 23-1-153
Annual Taxes: 5621
Section: No
POA Y/N: No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Residential Type: Detached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 1870
Total Bdrm: 4
Total Bths: 3
Total F Baths: 3
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3623
Total Fnshd SqFt: 3623
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3623
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3623
Basement Y/N: Yes
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Total Acreage: 0.35
Water Class: N/A
Lot Dimensions: No
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt: 2022-10-15
Sold Date: 2022-12-02

Fireplace

# Fireplaces: 3
Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Upper Lvl: Yes

More Information

Bedrooms

BR Upper Level: 4

Full Baths

Full Baths Upper Lvl: 3

Slr Pd Fin Concessns

Yes: 45,000

Remarks & Misc

Directions: SW corner of Main and White.

Style of House

Victorian: Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Construction

Brick: Yes

Basement

Dirt Floor: Yes
Partial: Yes

Views

Sunrise: Yes

Heating

Gas – Natural: Yes
Radiator Gas Heat: Yes

Cooling

Ductless: Yes

Water Description

Public: Yes

Sewer Description

Public Sewer: Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases: Yes
Breakfast Area: Yes
Storage: Yes

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard: Yes
Garden Space: Yes
In-Ground Pool: Yes

Porch

Covered Porch: Yes
Screened Porch: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Appliances

Clothes Dryer: Yes
Clothes Washer: Yes
Cook Top: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Electric: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

Windows

Storm: Yes

Water Htr Energy

Natural Gas: Yes

Property Features

Style of House: Victorian Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Level Construction: Brick Basement: Dirt Floor; Partial Heating: Gas – Natural; Radiator Gas Heat Cooling: Ductless Fireplace: Dining Room; Great Room; Living Room Interior Features: Bookcases; Breakfast Area; Storage Exterior Features: Fenced Yard; Garden Space; In-Ground Pool Views: Sunrise Appliances: Cook Top; Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Refrigerator; Range Electric; Clothes Washer Floors: Wood Windows: Storm Porch: Covered Porch; Screened Porch; Front Porch Water Description: Public Sewer Description: Public Sewer Water Htr Energy: Natural Gas

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Bedroom 1	Upper	15.4x13.6
Primary Bedroom	Upper	15.3x13.6
Bedroom 3	Upper	19x16.1
Bedroom 4	Upper	17.3x15
Den	Entry	15.8x11.4
Dining Room	Entry	13.8x12.9
Foyer	Entry	Grand Entry
Kitchen	Entry	15.5x12.9
Library	Entry	14.8x18.8

Listing Office: LEXINGTON REAL ESTATE CONNECTION

Last Updated: September - 27 - 2024

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401 S Main ST, Lexington, VA 24450 (MLS# 893189)