Built in 1885 in the Italianate Revival style and retaining its original floor plan, 220 S. Fairfax, has not been on the market in 30 years. South facing windows line one side of the house and a vestibule, formal living and dining rooms, kitchen, half bath, front and back stairways, and a three season glass enclosed porch make up the first floor. The second floor features a small office, laundry room/half bath combination, library with built in's, and the primary bedroom and adjoining bath. The third floor is home to two bedrooms and second full bath. The unfinished basement is immediately available for storage or a workshop while considering other possibilities. A large flagstone and brick terraced back patio offers generous space for outdoor living and entertaining. The front and back gardens are landscaped with perennials and a side alley makes for easy access. Located in the desirable southeast quadrant two blocks off King and two blocks from the Alexandria waterfront, 220 S. Fairfax is an urban dwellers dream and a history buff's fantasy.