3224 Kensington Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226

This wonderful Museum District townhouse will charm you
with its meticulous blend of the old, the new, and the unusual.

$279,950 - View Mortgage Calculator

Detailed Property Information

LEGAL: (25.25 x 82.58) .000 acre(s)
BUILT IN: 1919
HEATING: Gas, hot water radiators; Heat pump, forced air
COOLING: Heat pump for 1st floor and Family Room
HOT WATER: Gas
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2328
ELECTRICAL: 200 amp Circuit Breaker Panel
TAXES: $ 3274
PRICE: $ 279,950

FIRST FLOOR DESCRIPTION ~ 9’3” ceiling height

Front Porch: 20’3” x 8’ ~ Black mailbox, custom triple bench planter.

Foyer: 14’ x 7’7” ~ Handsome raised panel wooden front door with 12-light double pane window insert, storm door. Pair of brass and etched glass sconces, mirrored lightswitch plate. Smoke detector. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Wide opening to Living Room. Hardwood stairs to second floor with bannisters and newel post. Narrow hardwood flooring.

Living Room: 15’3” x 12’4” ~ Large front window, two 8-light side windows (one trompe l’oeil painted!). Decorative fireplace (currently unusable, but could be converted to gas) with diagonally laid slate tile hearth and surround, Colonial mantel with several medallion details. Pair of 4’6” built-in bookcases on either side of fireplace. Square etched and frosted glass ceiling light fixture (believed to be original). Decorative brass vent cover. Programmable thermostat. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Wide opening to Dining Room (French doors in basement). Narrow hardwood flooring.

Dining Room: 16’6” x 12’7” ~ Frosted glass 5-light chandelier (believed to be original).Window to Florida Room. Decorative brass vent cover. Deep crown moulding, chair railing, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Opening to Kitchen (swinging door in basement), opening to Florida Room (door in basement). Narrow hardwood flooring.

Florida Room: 16’3” x 11’ ~ Bay window, two side windows. Skylight. Original brick wall. 3-light 5 “palm leaf” paddle ceiling fan. Honeywell programmable thermostat. Large corner storage/broom closet. Decorative oak vent cover. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Raised panel 9-light door to rear porch, storm door. Wide bamboo flooring.

Full Bath: 8’6” x 5’7” ~ Cultured marble vanity top with undercounter drawers and cabinet. Mirror. Mirrored medicine cabinet. Wide window with screen. Skylight. Full-size storage/linen closet. Fiberglas shower with glass door. Nutone heat/vent fan. Vinyl flooring.

Kitchen: 12’ x 8’2” ~ Hotpoint side-by-side built-in refrigerator/freezer, Kenmore UltraWash dishwasher, GE smooth-top electric range with self-cleaning oven, GE Spacemaker XL microwave. Double bowl stainless sink with bar faucet and sprayer. Undercabinet napkin dispenser. Copious cabinets – up to ceiling! Track lighting. 5-light ceiling fan. Decorative exposed brick. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Door to Lower Level Family Room. Vinyl flooring.

Butler’s Pantry: 6’ x 4’4” ~ Built-in counter with cabinets below, side bookshelves, and lighted glass-front display cabinets above. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Narrow heart pine flooring.

LOWER LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Family Room: 20’7” x 13’10” ~ Fully finished with 2 windows, track and recessed lighting. Wired for stereo. Wall-to-wall carpeting.

Utility/Storage Room: 20’6” x 18’ ~ Great space for laundry, workshop, and storage.Half Bath. Built-in shelving. Slant/Fin gas furnace. A.O.Smith 40 gallon gas hot water heater. 200 amp electric panel box. Door to outside entrance from Rear Yard.

SECOND FLOOR DESCRIPTION ~ 9’3” ceiling height

Hall: Sconce over stairs. Smoke detector. Deep closet with Attic access. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Heart pine flooring.

Full Bath: 8’3” x 6’8” ~ Clawfoot tub/shower and Euro hand-held shower sprayer, antique 3-drawer bowfront bureau with porcelain sink and granite top. Custom tile below ceramic tile rope “chair rail”. 5-light decorative light fixture. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Ceramic tile flooring.

Master Bedroom Suite (Rear Right)

Master Bedroom: 14’ x 12’4” ~ Antiqued brass and frosted glass overhead light fixture. Window to Sleeping Porch. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Pine flooring.8’8” x 5’ walk-in closet with multi-level rack system and additional shelves. Frosted glass overhead light fixture. Heart pine flooring.

Sleeping Porch: 12’10” x 8’ ~ Double-pane replacement windows on 3 sides with screens. Heart pine flooring.

Second Bedroom (Front Right): 14’9’ x 12’7” ~ Brass and frosted glass chandelier. Two double-pane replacement windows with screens. (Please note that antique rattan hanging bar/shelf does not convey.) Door to Third Bedroom. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Heart pine flooring. 5’ x 5’ walk-in closet with multi-level rack system. Overhead light fixture. Heart pine flooring.

Third Bedroom (Front Left): 11’ x 8’ ~ Double-pane replacement window with screen. Antiqued brass and frosted glass ceiling fixture. Deep crown moulding, tall baseboards, period bull’s eye door and window mouldings. Heart pine flooring.

OUTSIDE DESCRIPTION

Front “Yard”: The front porch overlooks a 3-tiered carefully landscaped area with hosta, primroses, and pansies.

Rear Yard: Fully fenced and low maintenance, with a paver path from rear porch to alley and to outside entrance steps to basement. Plantings include many rose bushes, herbs, geraniums, variegated euonymous, and a weeping cherry tree.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• John B. Cary Elementary
• Albert Hill Middle
• Thomas Jefferson High

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Beautiful narrow hardwood, old heart pine, and exotic bamboo floors
• Meticulous renovation, including the stripping of many doors
• Thoughtful upgrading, including 2 fabulous and unusual walk-in closets
• Many ceiling fixtures believed to be original
• Expandable attic – 9’ tall at apex
• Wonderful friendly neighborhood
• Convenient location near many museums, restaurants, and shopping areas
• Easy access to Interstates 64 and 95, the Powhite and Downtown Expressways

EXCLUSIVELY OFFERED BY:
Dede Deane Irwin 288-3435
Associate Broker, ABR, GRI
www.DedeDeaneIrwin.com
French & Co., Realtors 288-1112
Member of the Meridian Group
$ 279,950

All information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable but no warranty is intended, either expressed or implied. Public school information was provided by City of Richmond and is subject to change. All measurements are approximate.

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