A historic South King Street home that dates back to the 1870s is on the market for $850,000.
Located in the heart of downtown Leesburg, the home at 431 S. King St. sits on about one acre of land. It has been owned by Jeff and Jan Lane since 2004, and they have maintained its historic integrity while providing modern amenities, Jan Lane said.
The home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room has a wood-burning stove and the flooring throughout the home is pine hardwood. The formal dining room leads to an updated galley kitchen. In the rear of the main level is a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and one bathroom. The second-floor bathroom has also been renovated with heated tile flooring and a clawfoot tub.
An enclosed sleeping porch lined with windows now serves as a laundry room and has built-in storage.
The basement has been professionally waterproofed and can serve as a wine cellar or extra storage, she said.
Other recent updates include new electrical wiring, plumbing, central air, a natural gas heating system and custom storm windows.
“We tried to modernize, but keep the original touches,” Lane said.
In the rear of the property, there is an original carriage barn which has been restored. The upstairs loft is finished and weatherproofed so it can serve as an attic storage area.
There is also a historic “kitchen house” which was used as the home’s cooking space, but now stores gardening tools and potting plants. Other backyard amenities include gardens, a chicken coop and a stone terrace.
Lane said there are sour cherry trees at the back of the property, and she’s enjoyed picking the fruit to make jellies and pies.
“It is a great house for parade days in Leesburg,” Lane said. “We have enjoyed walking to restaurants and shops, the farmers market, the flower and garden show, First Friday events and more. We love the location.”
For more information, contact listing agent Kathy Colville of Century 21 Redwood Realty at 703-475-3484.
