6000 Walhaven Drive

Gracious and spacious historically significant home in lovely Ashland Manor setting. This home is a gem – large rooms, high ceilings and refinished antique pine and oak flooring… FIVE fireplaces…front and back porches…large kitchen…2 story box bay windows…plus upper level has four large bedrooms, 2 full baths…spacious center hallway, balcony and additional large space just off Master Bedroom (for closet, study, exercise room?) Again hardwoods and fireplaces abound! Main level has large family room, living room, den and dining room…plus kitchen… all this and an additional 2 story Guest house or rental unit (currently renting for$1295/mo – month to month lease).
All this plus this large level lot backs to parkland! And has two separate sheds (originally smokehouse) and two basements.
The history of Ashland has been written about in several local history books. Part of property was built in the 1600’s with the majority of the house built in the 1800’s. Ashland’s legendary occupant was Miss Mary Triplett – a southern belle associated with Robert E Lee and famous for the duel fought for her romantic attention . Read all the historical details in the documents section of listing.
This delightful home could become a possible bed and breakfast or just a lovely charming spacious home sweet home. Convenient location – nearby Kingstowne shopping and Kingstown/Franconia Metro station!