THIS IS THE ONE! Rare offering in Downtown Fredericksburg! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Updated 1800's Gem on a Large Corner Lot, ENTERTAINER/GARDENER'S DREAM just blocks to VRE and minutes to all that downtown Fredericksburg has to offer. You will not believe the incredible curb appeal of this GRAND VICTORIAN. From the lush lawn, to the landscaped walk-way, to the charming wrap-around double porches, serene patios and private secret gardens - this home and it's extra large city lot stands out! Sitting high on hill overlooking the neighborhood, this special property enjoys direct, easy entrance to the main level from your spacious, rear off-street driveway. This home has all the character and charm of its 1898 construction with all of today's modern amenities. ENTER DIRECTLY INTO KITCHEN ON MAIN LEVEL FROM YOUR EXCLUSIVE, PRIVATE OFF-STREET DRIVEWAY WITH PARKING FOR 3. The Kitchen is beautifully updated with white cabinets, carrara marble tops, gas cooking, a built-in dinette, and a cherry wood-top island. Just off the kitchen you'll find the "family pantry" with loads of storage, cabinetry, pantry, large laundry room, coffee bar/butler's pantry and a gorgeous full bath tiled in carrara marble. The "heart-of-home" kitchen opens to both the shaded brick entertaining patio and the secret garden porch. The gracious spaces on the main level feature original heart pine floors, 10' ceilings, 9" baseboards, crown moldings and include the spacious formal living room with gas log fireplace and original mantle, the expansive formal dining room, and the cozy family room with doors that access the porch. Family Room has french doors to kitchen and hallway access and would make a great main level bedroom as well. The original carved staircase leads upstairs where you'll find 9' ceilings, more hardwood floors, the private master bedroom with it's massive, light-filled walk-in closet, two additional guest bedrooms with built-ins, and a grand, spa-like bath straight from the pages of a design magazine. An additional staircase on the bedroom level leads to the finished ATTIC BONUS SPACE - perfect for guests, home office, playroom and lots of extra storage space. From the lower side porch you'll access the unique unfinished basement spaces with separate entrance & plumbing rough-ins - perfect for man-cave or she-shed, wine cellar, cigar lounge, art studio, workshop or garden shed. It's unique location, separate entrance from the street and separate/private lower porch would also make for a potential rental unit or airbnb once finished. ABUNDANT OUTDOOR LIVING on upper and lower porches. The upper porch is a great place to "people watch", catch a breeze and visit with neighbors, the private lower porch is a quiet oasis with hot tub. THE ENTERTAINER'S PATIO is perfect for outdoor dining and features brick pavers, a built-in grill, an outdoor bar, space for outdoor fireplace, dining and lounge seating - all surrounded by elegant lush landscaping - truly an outdoor oasis! GARDENERS will LOVE this home with it's multiple gardens, peonies, azaleas, and unique mature plantings. FOODIES will enjoy the walkability to all the great restaurants in the historic downtown scene. Walk just blocks to VRE, Sunken Well Tavern, Foodie, Mercantile, Local Concerts, Mary Washington Athletic Fields, Track & Tennis. Easy commuting to DC, Pentagon, Crystal City, Quantico, Dahlgren, DOD. Not to mention, quick access to I95. Enjoy this "small-town" lifestyle with all that this historic downtown offers. An amazing walkable historic old town/college town on the banks of the Rappahannock River with unique shopping, restaurants, community organizations, local festivals, farmers markets, great private schools, AP classes at the HS, great hospitals, high-speed internet. Shed and Outdoor Bar & Grill are in great condition but convey as is.