2515 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23223

One of the most unique properties in Church Hill. In 1848, the Historic Frederick and William Anderson Home was built near the Jefferson Hotel and Lindon Row before being deconstructed in the 1960s for the expansion of the city library. In the 1970s, this home was re-erected in Church Hill on a lot that housed a historic cottage - possibly an old school house. Along the way this property gathered historic architectural elements from other noted houses that were being demolished; most notably, much of the house paneling was milled using salvaged doors. Note that door knobs and mail slots are incorporated into the wood paneling throughout the house. The resulting home features a two and half story 3 bedroom/2 bath row house (unit 2) over a one bedroom English basement apartment (unit 3). The freestanding one and half story cottage pre-dates this and was perhaps an old school house. This freestanding house now embodies the feel of a country home in the city and serves as a 2 … read more …