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Courtesy of One South Realty Group, LLC.
Description
Words fail to describe the true significance of the Ellen Glasgow House. Built in 1841, the property is listed as both a Virginia and National Historic Landmark. “The Square Gray House” of the Pulitzer Prize winning author was the location where she wrote all but one of her novels. Ellen emotively stated “The fibers of my personality are interwoven, I feel, with some indestructible element of the place; and this element is superior to time and chance”. This property is perhaps the best true preservation of a home in Central VA due to its continual use and loving maintenance, and is best evidenced by the century old wallpaper installed by Ellen in her writing room still being intact. As equally noteworthy is the home’s architectural significance. Mary Wingfield Scott was stirred to write in Houses of Old Richmond that “The house is in the most perfect condition of any of the remaining Greek Revival mansions.” and “The Doric columns of the entrance are considerably heavier than those of the Barret, Clarke or Bransford houses. The Glasgow mansion gives an impression of solid dignity” Having the opportunity and privilege of owning this property is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity
Property Details and Features
Appliances and Equipment
- Dishwasher
- Gas Cooking
- Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Full
- Partially Finished
- Walk-Out Access
Bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 5 full bathrooms
- 6 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 6 total bedrooms
House
- 2 total stories
- Built in 1841
- Stories: 2
- 11,034 sqft living area
- Victorian
- Brick
- Frame
- Stucco
- Rear Porch
- Front Porch
- Deck
- Porch
Cooling
- Central Air
- Zoned
Exterior Features
- Deck
- Porch
Fence
- Full
- Wrought Iron
Fireplaces
- 13 fireplaces
- Masonry
Floors
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
Garage
- 2 garage spaces
Heating
- Forced Air
- Natural Gas
- Zoned
Interior Features
- Bookcases
- Built-in Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Bath in Master Bedroom
Listing
- Property Subtype: Detached
Location
- County: Richmond City
- Subdivision: None
Lot
- 0.29 acres
- Area: 0.29
Parking
- Detached
- Finished Garage
- Garage
- Heated Garage
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
Property
- Resale
- City
Roof
- Flat
- Slate
Schools
- Elementary School: Fox
- Middle School: Binford
- High School: Armstrong
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $18,025
- Year: 2020
Windows
- Storm Window(s)