7979 E BOULEVARD DR Alexandria, VA 22308
8 Beds
15 Baths
16,000 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 16,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $3,118
Subdivision Wellington
MLS Listing ID VAFX2293288
Style Federal
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 9
Half Baths 6
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 16,000
Year Built 2018
Available Date 2026-05-20
Annual Tax Amount $450,527
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 16.500 Acres
Acres 16.5
Lot Dimensions Listing includes 3 parcels(16.5 acres) : Lot A, Tax ID 1022 01 0022E, Lot B, Tax ID 1022 01 0022F, Lot C, Tax ID 1022 01 0022G
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Accessed by a long, stone-lined driveway and secured by two separate gates, the estate offers a level of privacy rarely found this close to Washington. The grounds are fully developed with extensive hardscaping, exterior lighting, and established tree groves, opening to approximately 400 feet of waterfront. The property is designed to accommodate large gatherings of hundreds of guests, while maintaining the feel of a private retreat. Multiple balconies, decks, patios, and terraces extend from the home, with every level and nearly every room opening to its own terrace overlooking the river.
The home was designed with a focus on scale, proportion, and its relationship to the water. Architectural details, including custom radius windows and doors, frame the river and carry natural light throughout the interior.
The home opens with a wood-paneled reception room, which transitions into a circular room overlooking both the river and the gardens. The layout is built to perform for entertaining, with both a commercial-grade chef's kitchen and a separate family kitchen. An elevator services all four levels, providing seamless access throughout the residence.
A dedicated entertaining level is anchored by a full bar and finished with handcrafted stonework and a billiards table, with radius doors opening directly to the river. A temperature-controlled wine cellar supports formal entertaining, while a 15-seat private theater has been upgraded with a new 15 x 9 foot Stewart screen, DCI-compliant projection systems, and Dolby Atmos audio.
A large fitness center with radius windows overlooking the Potomac is complemented by a private spa area featuring an indoor resistance pool, steam room, infrared sauna, and full spa amenities.
There are multiple supporting structures. A guest house offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,600 square feet. A carriage house includes four garage bays and a studio apartment. The grounds also include a private waterfront dock and a recreated English colonial boxwood garden, based on original estate plans.
From an infrastructure standpoint, the property reflects a high level of planning and execution. A centralized smart estate system manages security, utilities, information, and entertainment. Systems include geothermal heating, advanced well water systems, and 150 kW backup generators capable of powering the entire property.
The estate's private dock offers direct access to the Potomac, allowing for travel by boat to the waterfront destinations of Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, with the river functioning not just as a view, but as a direct and navigable extension of the property.
Multiple nearby regional airports further support seamless private air travel, reinforcing the property's access to Washington while preserving its sense of separation.
Properties that combine this level of privacy, proximity to power, and historical significance simply do not come to market. River View Estate is the exception.
Location
State VA
County Fairfax
Zoning 120
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Full, Fully Finished
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Other
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 5
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Geo-thermal
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking Features Oversized
Garage Spaces 7.0
Waterfront Description Private Dock Site
Water Access Y
Water Access Desc Private Access
View River
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility Elevator
Porch Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Attached Garage 3
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Secluded, Private
Story 4
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Above Ground Finished SqFt 16000
Sewer Septic > # of BR
Water Well, Other
Architectural Style Federal
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Fairfax County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1022 01 0022E
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 16000
Special Listing Condition Standard
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