A chunk of American historical past simply surfaced on the market in Virginia, the place a slice of George Washington’s unique Mount Vernon property is up for grabs at $60 million.
It’s an formidable ask for the one-of-a-kind property. In line with the itemizing agent, $60 million is the most costly itemizing worth ever within the metropolis of Alexandria.
Spanning 16.5 acres on the Potomac River, the historic property sits a number of miles away from the present Mount Vernon, a landmark vacation spot the place guests can tour Washington’s unique mansion. The $60-million itemizing is a little more current, centering on a Federal-style residence in-built 2018.
Approached by a stone-lined driveway, the dramatic mansion boasts a 19th-century aesthetic on the surface. Inside, the 16,000-square-foot flooring plan blends formal dwelling areas with trendy facilities. One spotlight comes within the wood-paneled reception room, which expands to a round lounge overlooking the manicured gardens.
There’s additionally a movie show, indoor swimming pool, spa, steam room and sauna — in addition to a sport room with a bar and pool desk surrounded by partitions of hand-crafted stone. Seven bedrooms and 13 bogs full the ground plan.
English Colonial-style hedges and rose gardens primarily based on outdated blueprints of the property fill out the scenic grounds, resulting in 400 toes of river frontage with a non-public dock. Different buildings embrace a 2,600-square-foot guesthouse, carriage home and studio residence.
Heather Corey of TTR Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty holds the itemizing.
