Monumental Views + Curved Staircases + Candlemaker: VA/DC Dream Homes

VIRGINIA/DC — This week's featured homes in Virginia and D.C. include an amazing home in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of D.C. and a luxury home on Lake Manassas in Gainesville.

The Cleveland Park home features grand-scale rooms, tall ceilings and spectacular southern light throughout. It offers dramatic Washington National Cathedral and monument views from its large backyard and multiple porches.

The home also comes with a private backyard that includes a patio, screened porch and shared tennis court.

The home overlooking Lake Manassas in Gainesville includes several luxury features in addition to its water views. In total, the home has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, and 7,520 square feet. The home's main level has a circular staircase, a formal living room, and a formal dining room.

In Old Town Alexandria, a four-bedroom home dates back to 1786 and was once owned by Jacob Ressler, the "Tallow Chandler," or candlemaker and soap maker of Old Town Alexandria.

Patch has put together a collection of beautiful homes currently on the market in D.C., Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg. You can find photo galleries of properties in the listings linked in each article.

Dream Home Boasts Dramatic Cathedral and Monument Views

Spacious and rarely available recently built home in a dream Cleveland Park location backing to the Rosedale Conservancy and steps to multiple schools and Cathedral Commons. Featuring grand-scale rooms, tall ceilings, and spectacular southern light throughout and with dramatic Cathedral and Monument views from its large backyard and multiple porches. The finished lower level features a large family room and a garage with a dumbwaiter to mud room. The private backyard comes with a patio, screened porch and shared tennis court.

Home Overlooking Lake Manassas In Gainesville Lists For $2.2M

A home overlooking Lake Manassas in Gainesville is now available for sale. The property includes several luxury features in addition to its water views. In total, the home has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, and 7,520 square feet. The home's main level has a circular staircase, a formal living room, and a formal dining room. The home also has a gourmet kitchen.

4-Story Townhouse With An Elevator For Sale In One Loudoun

A townhouse for sale in One Loudoun features its own elevator and a rooftop terrace. The four-level home is one of the only properties in the community with a private side yard. The home has several high-end and designer touches throughout. For example, the home has custom lighting, built-in closets, brick walls, barn doors, automatic shades, and integrated speakers.

Relax On The Deck Or Take A Walk Along The Creek At This Leesburg Home

A home for sale in the Lansdowne on the Potomac community offers tons of amenities and a great location. The property has a paved front walkway, a concrete fountain, a stone back patio, and a new hot tub. Inside, the home has a two-story foyer with a curved staircase that will impress guests. The home also has an open floor plan with tons of natural light.

3 Finished Levels, Screened Porch Found In Vienna Home

This Vienna home has the perks of a cul-de-sac location and numerous bedrooms. Two of the bedroom suites could be considered master bedrooms. On the main level, the home has a formal living room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dual ovens, dining room, and family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The main level leads out to a screened porch and deck to get some fresh air. The backyard is spacious and offers views of trees.

Colonial Awaits On North Reston's Most Charming Street

Welcome to this quintessential colonial on one of North Reston's most charming streets. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. The kitchen has been fully renovated with granite counters. The windows through the home are new (2022). The delightful family room, located off the kitchen and leading to the backyard, has a wonderful wood-burning fireplace with hearth and mantel.

Colonial Home On 3 Acres In Fredericksburg Lists For $1.2M

A colonial-style home for sale in Fredericksburg includes plenty of privacy and space. The property includes more than 3 acres in the Water Edge Estates. The home is custom-built and includes a spacious open floor plan. Throughout the home, there are luxury features like Anderson windows, Shenandoah shutters, California custom closets and Mendota fireplaces.

Waterfront Woodbridge Home On 5 Acres Lists For $1,400,000

A home for sale along the Occoquan River in Woodbridge is now available for sale. The home also sits on 5 acres of wooded land. In total, the home has 5,199 square feet, five bedrooms, and four and a half bathrooms. The home offers a number of amenities. It's situated in the gated River Falls community and has 170 feet of waterfront access.

Old Town Candlemaker Lived In This 18th Century Alexandria Home

A property with Old Town Alexandria history and original features could soon be off the market as offers are reviewed. This four-bedroom home dates back to 1786 and was once owned by Jacob Ressler, the "Tallow Chandler," or candlemaker and soap maker of Old Town Alexandria. An original stone cellar, four wood-burning fireplaces, historic millwork, original wood floors and original hand railings are highlights of the space.

Expanded Del Ray Home Has 2 Lower Level Areas, Screened Porch

This three-bedroom Del Ray home features separate entrances to lower level spaces. One of the spaces could be a bedroom or office with its own bathroom, while the other has an office and family room space perfect for entertaining. Outside, residents have the options of a screened porch, deck and patio to enjoy. The home's original garage can be used for another purpose like a shed, children's play house or art studio.

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