Description
Historic Orchard House c.1900
This is a charming 3BR farmhouse on 2 rolling acres in rural Frederick County, across from a large orchard and at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains with serene mountain views. This lovely home features a large wrap around porch, metal roof, vinyl siding, mature trees & a separate large studio building, as well as, original wood floors and a spacious kitchen with granite counters. Nearby attractions include, Cunningham Falls State Park & Catoctin Mountain Park offering camping & hiking trails and the historic towns of Thurmont & Emmitsburg, with 19th century architecture, restaurants & antique shops. A gardener’s paradise and a farmette setting (bring your horse), this is a home of rare & beautiful distinction, close to DC, Baltimore & Frederick, yet a world away.
ROOMS
Main Floor
Dining Room 19′ x 11′ – Wood floor, ceiling fan, wainscot, front door, 3 windows.
Living Room 19′ x 11′ – Wood floor, front door, 4 windows.
Kitchen 17′ x 12′ – Ceramic tile floor, granite counters, hanging lamps, table area, door to deck, door to side porch, 3 windows.
Family Room 16′ x 13′ – Brick floor, wood stove, ceiling fan, 3 windows.
2nd Floor
Bedroom 1 18′ x 11′ – Wood floor, 2 closets, 5 windows.
Bathroom 12′ x 8′ – Wood floor, 1 closet, 2 windows.
Bedroom 2 11′ x 9′ – Wood floor, 1 closet, 2 windows.
Bathroom 3 6′ x 6′ – Vinyl floor, bathtub, 1 window.
3rd Floor
Walk-up attic suitable for storage.
Basement
Interior stairs – laundry & utilities.
RECENT UPDATES
- New plumbing
- New well was drilled
- Basement floor poured with new concrete
- New support pillars and beams in the studio building
- New tin roof in 2019
- Septic line from house to the tank replaced in 2012
- Electric baseboard heat installed throughout house 2012
- Expansive deck
LINKS
Town of Thurmont – Town Website
Cunningham Falls State Park – Park Website
Town of Emmitsburg – Town Website
Catoctin Colorfest – Annual Fall Attraction Website
All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
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Contact me to schedule an appointment
Gary Gestson
Certified Historic Maryland Properties Specialist (CHMP)
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
189 Kentlands Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
[email protected]
301-975-9500 ext.4604 Office
301-646-0046 Mobile