1106 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20170

A rare piece of history in the heart of Herndon! This 1910 charmer sits on nearly a third of an acre just steps from Herndon’s Downtown Historic District. Light pours into every room, and the original character is everywhere you look: refinished hardwood floors, built-in window nooks, and custom bookcases and cabinetry throughout.<br><br> The home’s story is as special as the home itself. It was built in the early 1900s by Francis Scott Key-Smith, a prominent Washington, D.C. attorney and the great-grandson of Francis Scott Key, who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Picture him escaping to this peaceful Herndon cottage between cases in the city and his research into one of America’s most beloved songs.<br><br> The main house offers 3 bedrooms: two on the upper level and a third on the main level that also works well as a home office or den. Above the detached garage, the loft with its own full bath can be a 4th bedroom, guest suite, or loft space. Relax or entertain on the generous...