1213 Towlston Rd

McLean, VA 22102

$1,550,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4,124 Sq. Ft.
$376 / Sq. Ft.
4,124
Sq. Ft.
$376
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/2/20
Closed 12/2/20
Pastoral setting with indoor/outdoor living
A peaceful retreat you won't want to leave
Exquisite blend of old and new in this estate home
Original home built in 1767 lovingly maintained
Entrance to 1997 addition
Foyer leads to modern open living spaces
Addition connects seamlessly to original house
Bright open plan w/hardwoods and French doors
Breakfast area adjacent to kitchen
Gourmet chef kitchen w/stainless steel appliances
Granite, glass cabinets, stone floor in kitchen
Kitchen's service buffet opens to family room
Family room w/fireplace and French doors to patio
Additional French doors lead to rear of home
Custom millwork and built ins
Walls of windows provide wonderful light
Classic dining room in original structure
Gracious French doors bring the outdoors in
This stunning room has its original plank flooring
Elegance with the warmth of a wood stove
Living room with fireplace and large windows
Library with built-ins, original cabinetry, fp
Main lvl updated full bath w/lg shuttered windows
Original (second) front door opens to foyer
Second front door, foyer w/curved rear staircase
Grand, bright Master Bedroom with tiered windows
Master Bedroom has two walk-in closets
Master Bath with dual pedestal sinks
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Shared bath
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Landing from original entry outside BR 6
Detached finished studio building w/adaptable use
Studio with custom cabinetry and storage
Double French doors and wall of windows
Small patio in rear perfect for morning coffee
Stunning stone chimney and flagstone patio off LR
Large field with bordering trees provide privacy
Plenty of land for a pool or tennis courts!
Enormous live oaks grace the bucolic estate
All acreage plus easement completely fenced
Long gravel driveway leads from gated entry
Detached two car garage with new door
Original clapboard home with original stone chimne

Description

Significant $100k price adjustment. Rarely available. Almost 3 acres of cleared fenced flat land offering mature trees and SPACE TO BREATHE. Private, secluded lot for exceptional family living where history meets the 21st century. Room for a pool. 1213 Towlston Road is a bucolic 2.4+ acre estate convenient to Tysons, DC and Dulles airport, but worlds away. Steeped in Virginia history, the original 5,568 acres known as Towlston Manor was owned by several members of the Fairfax family and was visited...Significant $100k price adjustment. Rarely available. Almost 3 acres of cleared fenced flat land offering mature trees and SPACE TO BREATHE. Private, secluded lot for exceptional family living where history meets the 21st century. Room for a pool. 1213 Towlston Road is a bucolic 2.4+ acre estate convenient to Tysons, DC and Dulles airport, but worlds away. Steeped in Virginia history, the original 5,568 acres known as Towlston Manor was owned by several members of the Fairfax family and was visited several times by George andMartha Washington. The original 4 room structure built c. 1786 has been authentically maintained. In the 1930's the home and land were purchased by C . J. S. "Jack" and Ethel Durham who devotedly restored the one and one-half story clapboarded house. Ethel was an expert horticulturalist and today the property reflects the careful attention of its past owners, as stately trees shade the expansive grounds and flank the open field. In 1997 Towlston Grange was sold to its current owners who worked with architect Susan Pierce of Commonwealth Home Design to create an award winning design which honored the integrity of the original structure and successfully aesthetically assimilated a large addition to provide for today's way of life. Although many of the original details of the home remain, including pine plank flooring and stone chimney, modern updates feature an open floor plan which incorporates an expansive kitchen, family room with fireplace, and breakfast room. Surrounding French doors bring in light while providing immediate access to outdoor living Virginians enjoy practically year round. With six bedrooms on the upper level, this home truly accommodates friends and family alike. In 2013 the former "potting shed" was completely reconstructed and modernized for use as a HOME OFFICE, artist's studio, yoga/workout studio or teen hangout. Roughed in for a full bath, this detached cottage could also provide private guest quarters. This private, pastoral setting is centrally located near a myriad of dining and shopping options in Tysons, world class performance venue at Wolftrap, and access to major arteries and transportation by air, road or rail. Towlston Grange is a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying the comfort and conveniences of the modern world. Full history can be found in Documents. See property webpage www.towlstongrange.com for Video, call for Virtual Tour link, additional photos, and floorplans. KVS Title LLC will provide a $500 BUYER CREDIT at settlement!
  1. Listed by Pamela J Hazen • TTR Sothebys International Realty
    P: (703)-587-7300 phazen@ttrsir.com

Property Details for 1213 Towlston Road

Tax ID Number
0194 01 0014
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Farmhouse/National Folk, Converted Dwelling
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/18/2022 08:05 PM

Property Details for 1213 Towlston Road

StatusClosed
MLS #VAFX1114696
Days on Market107
Taxes$16,368 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1767
Lot Size2.37 AC / 103,063 SF
CountyFairfax County

Location

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Building Information for 1213 Towlston Road

Stories3Year Built1767Building Size-Lot Size2.37 AC / 103,063 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,918 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,554

Property Taxes

$1,364

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1213 Towlston Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138392980
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SPRING HILL (FAIRFAX VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: COOPER (FAIRFAX VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: LANGLEY (FAIRFAX VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: FAIRFAX
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,247,340
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $15,602
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $435,340
  • Land Assessed Value: $812,000
  • Zoning: RE
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1997
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,124.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 4,124.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3016/8709/4097/301687094097_512_384_WM_KRLCFKsJz_QdGleq.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, High
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Front Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
  • Parcel ID: 19219298
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Wood Stove, Combination Kitchen/Living, Wainscotting, Studio, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Owned
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic = # of BR
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1213 Towlston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #689672468

$1,550,000—
Dec 2, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,550,000—
Sep 12, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

—
Aug 26, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,599,000—
Aug 6, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

—
Jul 1, 2020

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1002888

$1,749,000—
Apr 21, 2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,695,000—
Mar 31, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,695,000—
Nov 15, 2019

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1002888

$1,749,000—
May 1, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1002888

$1,749,000—
Dec 27, 1996

Closed

BRIGHT #1006188590

$425,000—
Nov 8, 1996

Pending

BRIGHT #1006188590

—
Oct 1, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006188590

$429,000—
May 15, 1996

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX911736

$429,000—
May 15, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX911736

$487,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #689672468

$1,550,000
12/02/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,550,000
09/12/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

—
08/26/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,599,000
08/06/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

—
07/01/2020

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1002888

$1,749,000
04/21/2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,695,000
03/31/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1114696

$1,695,000
11/15/2019

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1002888

$1,749,000
05/01/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1002888

$1,749,000
12/27/1996

Closed

BRIGHT #1006188590

$425,000
11/08/1996

Pending

BRIGHT #1006188590

—
10/01/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006188590

$429,000
05/15/1996

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX911736

$429,000
05/15/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX911736

$487,000

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Public Records for 1213 Towlston Road

Taxable ValueLand$930,000Additions$646,220Total$1,576,220
Tax Record2025$18,584 ($1,549 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,124 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,124 SqFtStories2Lot Size103,063 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1767ZoningRE(RES ESTATECountyFAIRFAXAPN019-4-01-0014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1213 Towlston Road

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Spring Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Cooper Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Langley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kilmer Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Cooper Middle School
Public7 to 8

Langley High School
Public9 to 12

Kilmer Center
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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