11 S Court St, Luray, VA 22835

The best of both worlds: a great Airbnb rental property located in the heart of town, OR a year-round completely restored home in the very heart of the charming village of Luray, Virginia. Built in 1913 allegedly by the richest man in town as a wedding gift for his daughter, this classic four bedroom two-story colonial with grand wraparound front porch and off-street parking for two in the rear, is licensed for business but can be used both as a residence or investment property or office. Originally heated by oil fired furnace and radiators, in the late 1990s it was converted to dual heat pumps, and in the last six years, all original radiators and piping were removed, floors repaired, and furnace discarded and replaced with clean forced air heating and air conditioning. The building features 10-foot high ceilings on the main level, and 8 feet on the second floor with a full east facing rear porch on both levels. The entry door features a grand transom with sidelights, all with belveled leaded glass. The living and dining rooms have it glass upper sash and most rooms have 4 foot wide 6 foot tall double hung windows which provide great light under any conditions. Floors throughout the house long-leaf yellow pine laid directly on the floor joists. The house features a full basement with poured concrete walls and floor, with inside stairs and rear steps to grade for easy access. Throughout the improvements and upgrades on the inside, the present owner preserved all of the original structure but I added a number of built-ins to improve the livability of the property, all of which could be removed if the authentic original construction was desired.