558 GAY ST

This offering is a true rarity in Washington, VA, as the price includes the primary historic home on 0.74 acres including four adjoining lots with approved site-certified perc's, totaling 9.15 acres. The property includes a $105,000 escrow dedicated to road construction, making this a savvy opportunity for an investor. Also see MLS VARP2002624. Welcome to the formally registered Dudley House at 558 Gay Street, a stunning 1890 late-Victorian estate nestled in the original town surveyed by a 17-year-old George Washington. Situated on land whose title traces back to a 1798 town grant, this architectural gem has just undergone a complete, uncompromising, top-to bottom reconstruction. While the current owner meticulously preserved the home's 19th-century soul, the renovation brought the house up to modern standards of comfort and efficiency. This is a true down-to-the-studs rebirth, the home now features entirely new electrical wiring, ductwork, a new electric water heater, a state-of-the-art two-zone heat pump system, and an all-new metal standing seam roof. The technical integrity of the Dudley House is unparalleled in the historic market. The structure has been bolstered with new attic insulation and high performance aluminum-clad d