14 Houston St, Lexington, VA 24450

Situated on a desirable in-town block lined with other vintage dwellings, this 4-5 bedrooms/2 baths Queen Anne-style home artfully combines antique charm and modern convenience. Walk or bike to downtown shops and restaurants, to local colleges and neighborhood schools, and to community park and trails. Greet neighbors from your broad front porch, host memorable gatherings inside and out, or just appreciate the way light streams through the wavy glass windows. Original features also include high ceilings, hardwood floors, art tile fireplace surrounds, and even a grand staircase! The renovated kitchen has soapstone counters, custom tilework, Shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, and banquette seating. The home functions well too, with updated systems, built-ins, and high-speed internet. RECENT REPAIRS AND UPDATES (April-June 2023): - Brick foundation: selective mortar repointing by Camden Masonry - Moisture elimination/control measures and foundation structural repairs by JES Foundation Repair; transferable lifetime warranty - Exterior trim and porches scraped, repaired, repainted - Siding paint touched up FINISHED ATTIC BONUS SPACE - Owners finished most of walkup attic as a bonus room, with carpeted floor and beadboard walls and ceiling. Ideal space for use as a kid-friendly hangout area, home office, or exercise room. Includes a mini-split heat pump for heating and cooling. Small portion of attic remains unfinished for storage and mechanical space. OUTBUILDINGS - Brick storage building: formerly a carriage house (for the 19th century Ruffner House next door at 16 Houston) and later used as a garage; current owners stabilized and converted it to a storage building and created outdoor living spaces (deck, pergola, etc). With additional renovation might make a great studio, office, or guesthouse. - Garden shed in lower yard: storage shed with rooftop "lookout" used as a play structure