Italianate
Porto Vecchio: Condominiums on the Potomac
Waterfront Condos in Old Town Alexandria VA
On 1250 South Washington Street lies Porto Vecchio Condominiums. This complex, which was named after a Corsican port, gives a unique Mediterranean touch to the otherwise old colonial feel of the Old Town Alexandria seaport. With a mansard-style roof, Port Vecchio has the appearance of an oceanfront villa somehow finding its way down the Potomac and ending up in the Old Town area. [caption id="attachment_7633" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Dockside"]
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The condo complex, built in 1983, is a mid-rise with 125 units, many with views of the Potomac, Belle Haven Marina or Cameron Run. Units in Porto Vecchio feature open floor plans, hardwood floors, kitchens with stainless-steel appliances and breakfast bars, separate dining areas, Whirlpool tubs, and as much as two parking spaces in an underground garage.
[idx-listings linkid="51282"] The Italianate style of home
Italianate homes, which appeared in Midwest, East Coast, and San Francisco areas between 1850 and 1880, can be quite ornate despite their solid square shape. Features include symmetrical bay windows in front; small chimneys set in irregular locations; tall, narrow, windows; and towers, in some cases. The elaborate window designs reappear in the supports, columns, and door frames.
Old Town Alexandria has a number of Italianate homes.
