FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              

The only townhouse on Richmond's historic Linden Row that is privately owned and not a part of the Linden Row Inn, this magnificent property features four stories including an English basement, for over 8,000 square feet of space. Don't miss this opportunity . it's got to sell! 

Originally built in 1847, the addition in 1917 nearly doubles the interior space.  Much of the original interior remains, such as the original 1847 Belgian marble fireplace surrounds, Victorian fireplace mantles, elaborate ceiling plaster design surrounding the antique Celtic Victorian chandeliers, heart pine flooring, and various period trim, doors, and hardware. The double front doors feature elaborate 19th Century Italianate etched glass set in a Grecian Doric porch entrance.  Separating the building from the street is a stone retaining wall with an ornate iron fence.  Anyone who's dreamt of owning a one-of-a-kind historic property in Richmond should register for this auction since this structure will sell to the highest bidder on Friday, December 14, at 10 a.m.

Whether its living space, office space, or a combination of the two, this property is ready to be finished however you choose.  For business purposes, the current owners installed a massive telecommunications infrastructure which will be beneficial to any commercial endeavor, and there is off-street parking is available in the rear. Conveniently located with Richmond Public Library's main branch directly across the street, and the State Capitol, the Jefferson Hotel and Virginia Commonwealth University within walking distance, the B-4 zoning offers various use options. 

Interested bidders may walk through the Property with Bill Londrey of Tranzon Fox, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Friday, November 30 and again on Friday, December 7 and also prior to the auction on Friday, December 14. 

Much has been written about this celebrated row of townhomes, focusing on both the architecture as well as its colorful tenants (legend has it that there was a garden on the site of 114 East Franklin that Edgar Allen Poe played in as a child.)  "The combination of an historic property sited in the historic Monroe Ward neighborhood being sold at auction presents a real opportunity for buyers, adding more excitement to the sale since the public auction process allows the true market value of the property to come forth.  Linden Row is arguably the finest example of Urban Greek Revival architecture in the United States.  So if you are in the market for a home of both historic and architectural significance, you can't afford to miss this auction.  Look no further, the opportunity is here," said Bill Londrey, Executive Vice President of Tranzon Fox.

Tranzon Fox, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, (NCAF4953) is a full-service real estate auction company and a member company of Tranzon, L.L.C., which is based in Richmond, Va.  Founded in 2001, Tranzon L.L.C. has 14 independently owned and operated member auction companies that collectively have more than 20 offices coast-to-coast.  The professionals working at Tranzon member companies specialize in providing real estate accelerated marketing services to corporations, financial institutions, trustees, individuals and estates throughout the U.S. 

Interested bidders may contact Bill Londrey with auction questions at Billauctionquestions@tranzon.com. For complete details about the auction, visit property FX4120 at www.tranzon.com or call 800-868-0458.