620 S Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Among the many Old Town Alexandria homes that offer wonderful curb appeal, this one remains a standout. It’s the covered front porch – an elegant, welcoming addition from the early 1900s — that catches the eye of passers by. Set on a double lot (3,710 sq ft), the original, detached Victorian/Queen Anne home dates to the mid-1850s. *** That original three-level structure — plus an unfinished basement — was augmented by a two-level addition in the early 1900's, and the result is a floor plan with real character rather than a predictable footprint. Step in from the front porch to a gracious foyer. To the right, a cozy living room centers on a gas fireplace for winter evenings, with plantation shutters that open to views of the street. Behind it, offset from a powder room tucked at the end of the foyer, a generous dining room features built-ins at one end and more plantation shutters. The addition beyond holds a well-appointed, updated kitchen: granite counters, a glass tile backsplash,...