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Quick Overview
- located just 2 1/2 hours south of Washington D.C.
- house is part of Staunton’s oldest neighborhood (Newtown), adjacent to downtown shopping and entertainment
- the house has a Walkscore of 82 – “Very Walkable”
- it is just .5 mile from transit (Staunton’s Amtrak station), and a block from the nearest city trolley stop.
Jefferson Street
Your immediate neighbors include working professionals, students, and artists. Across the street is the Belle Grae Inn bed and breakfast and Ubon Thai restaurant. Further up Jefferson Street is a park suitable for running your dog or watching 4th of July fireworks. Check out the Google street map.
Newtown Neighborhood
Jefferson Street is part of the Newtown district, founded in 1787, to the west of Downtown. The neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance as more people value sturdy, built-to-last homes with walkable access to town centers. The neighborhood is a mix of fine, restored homes as well as others in transition. This home is one of the few remaining jewels ready for restoration.
Newtown itself offers amenities such as:
- Staurt Hall, a private, co-ed K-12 school and girls boarding school
- George Bowers Grocery, a specialty grocery (also the present owners of this house)
- Newtown Bakery, featuring coffee and baked goods
- Gallery 234, featuring local and regional artists
- Wsyiwig Gallery, featuring local artisan craftspeople and artists
- and, practical needs are addressed with a tailor and furniture reupholster nearby
Here’s a link to the Newtown Neighborhood Association.
City of Staunton
Staunton (pronounced “Stan-ton”) is a dynamic small town with a vibrant main street of independent shops, galleries, and restaurants. It is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with access to caverns, hiking, canoeing, antiquing, battlefields, golf, skiing, horseback riding and fishing.
Staunton is regularly featured as a Washington, D.C. weekend getaway for its cultural amenities such as The American Shakespeare Center, Red Brick Arts District, and fine dining options. The city has a regular farmers market as well as events throughout the calendar year. It also has a small trolley service.
Spared during the Civil War, the city boasts six historic districts of preserved architecture. Many of these fine homes were built by T.J. Collins. This special home, 110 North Jefferson – was T.J. Collins’ very first project.
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