802 DUKE ST
Alexandria, VA 22314

Description:

Some homes preserve history. A select few become part of it. Gracefully positioned along one of Old Town Alexandria's most distinguished streets, this exceptional detached residence has quietly stood as part of the city's architectural story since 1830. Thoughtfully restored and expanded, the home honors its remarkable provenance while embracing a timeless expression of modern living—where historic character and contemporary refinement exist in effortless harmony. Inside, elegant proportions, rich hardwood flooring, and beautifully curated interiors unfold with quiet sophistication. Gracious formal living and dining rooms transition seamlessly into a thoughtfully designed chef's kitchen before opening to an expansive great room wrapped in walls of glass, where natural light pours inward and everyday living flows effortlessly outdoors. Beyond, a secluded brick courtyard offers a private sanctuary rarely found in the heart of Old Town. Framed by mature landscaping and accompanied by the gentle sound of a fountain, it becomes an outdoor living room—equally suited for intimate dinners beneath the stars, lively celebrations, or peaceful mornings with coffee. The upper level is devoted to three generously proportioned bedrooms, including two elegant en-suite retreats. The expansive primary suite evokes the serenity of a boutique hotel, with soaring vaulted ceilings, garden views, dual dressing closets, and a spa-inspired bath designed as a daily escape. Completing the residence are abundant storage, an insulated and floored attic, and one of Old Town's most coveted luxuries—assigned off-street parking discreetly accessed through a private iron gate. Moments from the acclaimed restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries, waterfront parks, and vibrant charm of King Street, the home offers an extraordinary walkable lifestyle while remaining effortlessly connected to Washington, D.C., Reagan National Airport, the King Street Metro, and Amazon HQ2. A home to be admired for its history, treasured for its architecture, and remembered for the life lived within it.