510 N. Columbus St., Alexandria, VA 22314

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General 

The original house was constructed in 1820.  It consisted of two floors and the basement, which was used as the kitchen.  The inside of the original structure was completely gutted from the roof down.  The addition doubled the size of the house to 2150 sq. ft.  The original basement was excavated to allow for a continuous 8’ ceiling in the original house and the addition.  The walls were underpinned on all sides to create a solid construction.

A new type of SIPS construction was used on the exterior walls and roof of the addition.  The panels are manufactured by Integrated Component Structures (ICS) of North Carolina.  The ICS S.I.P. is a component wall and roof system.  It provides more than twice the energy efficiency of standard 2 in. x 4 in. stick construction and 4 times that of the standard 8” thick concrete-block wall.  Because of its superior density and energy efficiency, the ICS S.I.P. eliminates all air filtration.  When used in the building structure, it contributes to an overall 30%-50% savings in annual heating/cooling costs.  In addition, the high-density polyurethane cores prevent moisture and air circulation required in mold/mildew formation from taking place in the S.I.P. and passing through to the interior occupied space.  The 6” exterior walls have an R factor of 40.

The ICS S.I.P. panel has structural characteristics that are similar to a steel I-beam with strength that test reports have shown to be 3 times stronger than frame construction and that can withstand Category 4 hurricane winds.  Since the ICS S.I.P. has no “air” within its solid core of insulation, there is no oxygen to support a fire.  Therefore, a fire cannot run up the wall.  The ICS S.I.P. has passed every standard fire test for wood-based or Type V construction. 

Interior

• Each of 3 floors has 8 ft ceilings;
• Brazilian cherry ¾ in. thick hardwood throughout except in the bathrooms;
• 2 custom solid oak staircases stained to match the Brazilian cherry flooring.  Staircases are finished to allow for complete exposure;
• Fold-down attic stairs;
• All bathrooms and half-baths have white, comfort height, Kohler, elongated toilets;
• Hot water outlets adjacent to toilets can be used with seats designed to serve dual function as a bidet;
• Ceramic and porcelain tile on 3 bathroom floors;
• All ceramic/porcelain and marble floor tiles are set on the diagonal;
• All kitchen sinks are D-shaped and stainless steel (S/S);
• 6 in. base molding throughout;
• Crown molding throughout;
• Fluted casing and rosettes surround all doors;
• Extensive recessed lighting throughout;
• Dual zone heating and cooling: new high energy efficient Carrier heating and cooling for lower and middle floors.  Carrier heat pump for top floor;
• All windows and doors are Kolbe (solid wood);
• Attic can be used for storage with drop down stairs (attic floor is paneled);
• Area on bottom floor under flight of stairs has Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor, is dry walled and painted – good for storage to include winter clothes;
• Lights in all closets;
• Water purifier;
• Upgraded filter system on HVAC;
• French drain and sump pump system with additional battery-operated sump pump for backup; and
• Wired extensively for security system, computer, phone, general use, and surround sound.

Living Room and Dining Room

• Mirrored wall with beveled accessory trim running length of living and dining rooms;
• Recessed lights and spotlight for painting/print on wall in dining room; and
• Chandelier.

Master Bedroom (top floor)

• Tray ceiling with 2 recessed lights and 5-light chandelier;
• 4 additional recessed lights in remainder of ceiling;
• Wide sills for each of two windows;
• One wall covered with mirrors with beveled accessory strips,
• Walk-in closet with closet organizer accessed by inset pocket door;
• Recessed light in closet; and
• Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring in master bedroom and walk-in closet.

Bedroom #2 (top floor)

• French doors that open to balcony;
• Elevator access in this room;
• 7 ft. high mirrored sliding closet doors on 2 closets – one 8 ft. long, the second 6 ft., both with organizers; and
• Recessed lights.

Bedroom #3 (bottom floor)

• French doors open to bricked patio;
• Elevator access in this room;
• Recessed lights;

• Adjoining bathroom (steam); and
• 7 ft. mirrored sliding closet doors.

Master Bath (top floor)

• All plumbing fixtures are polished brass with protective finish;
• Two vanity sinks are by Kohler, S/S with French mirror finish (resembles gold);
• Metal towel rack, toilet flush, sponge/soap holder, etc. are in 24k gold-plate;

• Giagni shower panel in shower;
• Giagni Roman tub faucets and hand spray for air spa tub ;
• Glass enclosure on 2 sides of 36” shower;
• All walls tiled with French vanilla marble;
• Floor tiled with white ceramic tiles (12” x 12”) as is shower floor (2” x 2”);
• 2 beveled oval mirrors over sinks;
• 72” white wood (no thermofoil) double sink vanity (Omega) with two sets of drawers in middle and 2 doors under each lavatory;
•  Polished brass 2-light sconce over each sink; and
• Heated bathroom floors.

2^nd Bath (top floor)

• Air spa tub;
• Tub surround tiled (Italian tiles and listello) to ceiling and tiles on remaining walls extend 42” high;
• Giagni tub and lavatory faucets in polished chrome;
• 24 in. x 30 in. medicine cabinet;
• Furniture-style bath vanity; and
• Wall-mounted magnifying make-up mirror with light.

3^rd Bath (bottom floor)

• 3 ft. x 5 ft. steam shower;
• Towel warmer;
• Shower panel with 6 jets;
• Frameless shower enclosure;
• Beautiful Italian tiles and tumbled marble listellos on walls and floor;
• Tub walls and ceiling completely tiled and tiles on remaining walls extend 42” high;
• Beautiful and unusual glass vessel pedestal sink with top of pebbles set in acrylic;
• 20 in. x 30 in. medicine cabinet with defogger; and
• Chrome fixtures.

Half Bath (middle floor)

• Glass vessel sink with single hole faucet;
• Dark green granite counter for sink;
• Walls tiled with marble and listellos to about 42”;
• Pair chrome sconces on wall and beveled glass mirror; and
• Brazilian cherry hardwood floor.

Kitchen on middle floor (Kitchen #1)

• S/S Blanco faucet and pot filler (located over range);
• Lighting under peninsular cabinets and wall cabinets on both sides of range;
• All appliances are GE Profile S/S: GE 30 Advantium SKA2002 microwave and oven combo over the range; counter depth 36 in. wide 24.6 cu. ft. energy star S/S side-by-side refrigerator with water/ice dispenser (PSC25GSSS); 30 in. S/S slide in convection gas range (JGS968SEKSS); 24 in. custom panel dishwasher with smart-dispense (no controls visible) (PDW9700LII);
• Advantium 2002 can cook foods 8 times faster than conventional ovens;
• Dishwasher has custom panel to blend with Vanilla Bean Glaze of kitchen cabinets;
• Insinkerator garbage disposal;
• Hot water dispenser at sink (permanent installation);
• Soap dispenser at sink (permanent installation);
• Kraftmaid Classic cabinets, vanilla glaze on maple, Newburgh door style;
• Peninsula cabinets have clear glass doors on 2 opposite sides;
• Madura Gold granite countertop that extends throughout kitchen surfaces and covers countertops of the 2 cabinets under the bookcases in den;
• Counter on peninsula is 3 ft. 4 in. wide with an overhang of 12 in.;
• Back splash completely tiled to include wall behind ventilation hood over range;
• Euro-style ventilation hood with 3 settings up to 800 cfm; arc-shaped glass hood with S/S duct and panel;
• Solid S/S knobs and draw pulls on cabinets that coordinate with the range and refrigerator handles;
• Refrigerator sides are concealed from view by panels in the Vanilla Bean Glaze finish; and
• Refrigerator is counter depth.

Den (middle floor)

·      Open to kitchen;

·      Elevator access in at this room;

·      Fireplace flanked by 2 bookcases and cabinets (lower cabinets 39 in. wide x 24 in. deep x 34 in. high; cabinets are level with adjoining kitchen base cabinets, Madura Gold granite countertops match those in kitchen); shelves are 13 in. deep; wood and finish on bookcases match kitchen cabinets; bookcases framed with fluted strips crowned with rosettes;

·      Fireplace has black granite surround and mantel;

·      37 in. LCD HDTV (flat panel) on wall over fireplace; and

·      French doors open to balcony which can also be accessed from back yard.

Kitchen #2 (bottom floor)

• Kraftmaid Classic cabinets, cognac finish, Newburgh door style, peninsula cabinets have clear glass doors on opposite sides;
• Fisher & Paykel 31.1 in. wide refrigerator S/S; 18 in. GE Monogram S/S dishwasher (ZBD1800GSS); Avanti 24 in. black and S/S electric range with black ceramic top; 30 in. Advantium micro-oven combo (SKA1001KSS);
• Advantium 1001 oven cooks 4 times faster than conventional ovens;
• All backsplashes are completely tiled to include the areas behind the range and the refrigerator and the wall perpendicular to each of 2 sets of cabinets.  The exposed 4 ft. by 8 ft. wall is set with a ceramic metallic medallion (12 in. x 12 in.) and bordered by a tumbled marble stone listello;
• Madura Gold granite counter tops match those in kitchen #1 and den;
• Granite counter under peninsula cabinets 3 ft. wide for counter seating;
• 24 in. wine cooler has separate locked areas for red and white wines;
• S/S door knobs and drawer handles match those in Kitchen #1;
• Lighting under wall cabinets on each side of range;

Exterior

• Decks with engineered mahogany colored wood on decks at rear of 2^nd and 3^rd floors;
• Engineered mahogany colored wood steps leading from 2^nd floor deck to backyard;
• Storm door in addition to front entry door;
• Cameras at the ground and middle floor exterior doors (front) with intercoms, can be accessed and monitored on each of the 3 floors;
• 24 hour video surveillance of the rear exterior area of the house;
• Security locks on all entrance doors, some with fingerprint recognition;

• Original 1820 exterior brick on front of house was acid cleaned and power washed after decorative stone removed;
• Front of house, new brick retaining wall leading to ground level, with 3 ft. wide brick steps and black wrought iron railing;
• New metal roof matching style and finish of original 1820’s roofing with rows of erect medallions ;
• Copper downspouts and gutters;
• Solar system connected to the grid;
• Gas lantern at front door;
• Front garden area is bricked (Herringbone pattern) to match house;
• Pathway leading from street to sidewalk in front of house brick-paved in Herringbone pattern;
• Areas adjacent to access sidewalks planted with liriope, boxwood, and flowering annuals;
• Black iron metal railing, landing platform, and steps lead to front entry;
• Front garden area landscaped with many potted plants and fenced with black wrought iron railing and 36 in. wide gate;
• Potted plants include large holly between entries to 508 and 510, tall topiary, boxwood, annuals and ivy;
• Polished brass door slot for mail delivery;
• Black and brass house number plaque under gas lantern;
• Black lantern outside lower level entry to house;
• 24 in. x 24 in. inlaid mosaic medallion on exterior brick wall of elevator shaft in rear at middle and top floors;
• Black lanterns with sensors on brick exterior of elevator shaft, 1 per floor.

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Elevator

• Manufactured by Krupp, custom made;
• Telephone located in elevator;
• Only access to elevator from exterior is from patio at ground floor level;
• Elevator opens on all 3 floors: Bedrooms #2 and #3, and Den;
• 800 lb. capacity; and
• Brazilian Cherry flooring.

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Backyard area

• Half of the backyard comprising the area along the rear boundary line has a border of charcoal-colored bricks surrounding red bricks set in the Herringbone pattern creating an area for entertaining or parking;
• The second half of the backyard has light, slate-like porcelain tiles set on the diagonal forming an area for entertaining adjacent to the rear of the house;
• The untiled portion of backyard is planted with a tall crape myrtle, a medium-size holly/boxwood, and liriope,  Additional plants/trees are potted;

• Gas hookup for grill;
• Water fountain;
• Electrical hookup;

• Black metal railing on all balconies/decks and stairs leading to ground and middle floors;

• Backyard has 6 ft. high wood plank fence and additional 1 ft. high lattice; and