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Roger Mudd's Estate + 182-Year-Old Alexandria Home: VA Wow Houses

This week's notable homes for sale in Virginia included the former home of newscaster Roger Mudd and a historic Alexandria home.

This week's notable homes for sale in Virginia included the former home of newscaster Roger Mudd and a historic Alexandria home with the original flooring.
This week's notable homes for sale in Virginia included the former home of newscaster Roger Mudd and a historic Alexandria home with the original flooring. (Listed by: Mark McFadden, Compass)

NORTHERN VIRGINIA — This week's notable homes for sale in Northern Virginia include an estate owned by famed newscaster Roger Mudd and a 182-year-old home with its original floors in Alexandria.

Roger Mudd's estate, known as Elmwood, is more than 100 years old and includes an additional log cabin and other outbuildings. Mudd and his wife acquired the property in 1972 and, through significant restoration, made Elmwood their family home for almost 50 years.

In Alexandria, a historic property for sale includes the original flooring and five different fireplaces. The property includes a brick patio and is situated in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

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

Famed Newscaster Roger Mudd's McLean Estate On Market For $6.5M

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Listed by: Mark McFadden, Compass

Elmwood represents a unique opportunity to own a rambling estate and historic residence inside the Capital Beltway. The property includes a grand farmhouse, built in 1905, with an attached wing constructed in 1879. Together they form a seven-bedroom home, tied together with generous wrap-around porches and patios for entertaining.

Historic 1840 Alexandria Home Has Original Floors, 5 Fireplaces

Listed by: Marcy Covarrubias, Compass

This 1840 home in Old Town Alexandria is all about historic charm and plenty of space. With four bedrooms, there's plenty of living space inside. The hardwood floors are original, and the living and dining rooms are like a step back in time. The gourmet kitchen is more modern with stainless steel appliances and a granite island.

The $3.7M Smithsonia Mansion Has Its Own Ballroom

Listed by: Evan Sullivan, Coldwell Banker Elite

Smithsonia, a 188-year-old home on Amelia Street in downtown Fredericksburg, is now available for sale. The mansion has a number of unique features, including its own ballroom. The home is currently under construction to add a second kitchen to the rear of the home's lower level. The update will keep the area's exposed wooden beam ceiling.

Burke Colonial Comes With Wraparound Front Porch, Remodeled Kitchen

Listed by: Teresa Bosch, Burke/Fairfax Station/Clifton

Elegantly situated on a park-like .73 acre lot, this charming Burke colonial is truly one of a kind. Fall in love with the absolutely stunning, artistically designed, remodeled kitchen, that stirs the senses and will please the most discriminating chef with its extensive cabinetry, farmhouse sink, exquisite countertops, elegant stainless steel appliances, pull out pantry and more.

Welcome guests to your own wraparound front porch and then cozy up in front of the fire and enjoy open-concept living with adjacent family room and deck with flawless private view of the magnificent greenery in your beautifully landscaped rear yard. Spacious dining room and formal living room with newly-refinished hardwood floors.

Grand Rooftop Terrace, Luxury Kitchen Highlight New Home In Arlington

Listed by: John Marcario, Houwzer, Llc

Welcome to “The Contemporaries of Cherrydale,” a stunning set of new contemporary homes by Miglani Homes, LLC, tucked away in the charming Cherrydale neighborhood of North Arlington. This brand-new construction is meticulously crafted with the finest quality materials and finishes, exquisite attention to detail, and optimal use of space enhanced by an open-concept layout with an abundance of custom Pella windows and sliding glass doors providing natural light.

$2.2M Ashburn Estate Has Tons Of Recent Upgrades

Listed by: Greg Wells, Keller Williams Realty)

A home for sale in Ashburn's Belmont Country Club community has tons of recent upgrades and is move-in ready. The home has notable amenities like new closet systems, a main-level guest suite, a new custom basement, and a coffee bar.

The basement includes a bedroom, a bathroom, a game room, a dining room, a bar, and a gym. The house also has a gourmet kitchen, and its furniture is available as part of the purchase.

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