Court Street Villa c.1903

This turn of the century home, was crafted c. 1903 using local hardwoods and skilled artisans. The Court Street villa is set amidst fine established properties and includes mature black walnut, oak and maples, on a street with the exceptional prestige of stately, historic homes. This property features a 38-foot wrap-around Ionic columned porch that offers an incomparable experience of unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains year round and is within walking distance of art galleries, antiques, restaurants, the farmer's market and the award-winning Greenway.' A favored destination of visitors from the Northeast corridor, this property adjoins B&B's that frequently host notable celebrities and international political figures seeking privacy and solitude in a remarkable setting.

PROPERTY/SITE FEATURES
Garage with new cement foundations, bluestone surface, and structural stabilizing 2009
Oil furnace with new firing unit, new voltage regulator, and 3 year motor
ROOMS
Main Floor- 10' ceilings

Entry Parlor- Oak staircase
Kitchen 10'x12'- Built in cabinets with glass front, painted wood floors, 2 sinks.
TV/ Family Room 14.5'x20'- Pocket door, window seats, 3 windows,
Powder Room/ Laundry Room 11'x14'
Dining Room 15'x16'- Original leaded windows, pocket door, windowseats in bump out, original corner blocks, chandelier.
Front Living Room 15.5'x15.5- 2 windows, built in leaded glass bookcases, 3 original leaded window, out casement windows, stairway landing, coal stove, oil radiator heat, wall with hand painting.

2nd Floor- 9' ceilings, original hardwear
Upstairs Hallway 14'x5' - Chestnut wood staircase, lead glass casement windows, glass fixture.
Cedar Closet 4'x2'
Bathroom 8.5'x6'- Robertson elongated original camode, original shelf, original long claw foot tub.
Bedroom 1 14'x14'- Wood door, screen door to porch, shallow closet.
Bedroom 2 10'x9'- 6 windows
Bedroom 3 15'x12'- Closet, (4'x5.5'), wood floor, access to the roof.
Master Bedroom 15'x15.5- Pass through, original hardware, Sunday suit closet.

Attic- 32'x32'

HISTORY
Luray was the site of a battle between Union and Confederate cavalry on September 24, 1864. Following his victory at the Battle of Fisher's Hill Union general Philip Sheridan sent 6,000 troopers under Brigadier General Alfred Torbert into the Luray Valley. Torbett's men engaged 1200 Confederate cavalry under Bigadier General Williams Wickham. Despire superior numbers, Torbett withdrew. Private Philip Baybutt of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry received the Medal of Honor for capturing a Confederate flag during the battle. This action was part of Sheridan's Valley Campaigns of 1864.

HISTORIC VICTORIAN- Showing by Appointment
Historic Home Buyers are not looking for just a house - a composite of wood and nails. They listen attentively to the centuries old stories that heart pine floors reveal and revel in the craftsmanship of a time when artisans took pride in their work. They know that within every line and plane of a historic home, there lies a measured moment for reflection. We understand historic home buyers and we are historic home experts.
This historic Victorian home presents a unique opportunity to acquire a home of significant historic integrity that has been beautifully updated for elegant modern living. This is a home of rare and beautiful distinction. Let us show you this extraordinary home.

CONTACT
Gary Gestson
Certified Historic Properties Specialist, Long & Foster Realtors
301-646-0046 / 301-975-9500 ext.4604
gary@historichometeam.com
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