19239 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville, MD 21756

OVERLOOK OF WATERFALLS! HISTORIC PERIOD HOME c. 1875. - UNIQUE MIX-USE SMALL FARM. Two former Mayors of Keedysville have occupied this property. Sited on 7.7 Acres within the Town of Keedysville. Little Antietam Creek waterfront views. Private and secluded small farm located off Main St. This c. 1885 brick gem has its original architectural detail work in place. Classic center-hall floor plan features a traditional 19th c. walnut staircase + customized wood flooring. -- Sited upon a rise high above the creek, the homesenjoys southern-exposure views directly from the house. and from its front yard, Vintage single-pane bay windows accented by interior fold-in shutters. Hand-cut marble belt course embellishes limestone foundation. Lower level walnut paneled rec room. HISTORY. Ten rooms, During the Battle of Antietam, John J. Keedy farm was on and near General McClellan's Headquarters Company at Keedysville. - Pre-Civil War bank barn c. 1850. SPECIAL FEATURES: (1) ideal home-office featuring Comcast cable & Verizon phone lines, parking (2) bank barn & outbuildings for use by a hobbyist, artist, craftsperson, antique buff (3) slate & stone patios for outdoor dining off the country kitchen porch (4) public water, public sewer, & cable TV. Tree farm located across the main entrance drive (5) Opportunity for Historic Preservation Rehab Tax Credit upon State certification. (6) Subdivision potential subject to Town approval. (6) Separate deed conveys the continuously-flowing large spring and valuable spring house foundation (7) B&B potential conversion in future. (8) Two Mayors lived here: Christian Keedy and Charles Taylor. BIRD SANTUARY, LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS. Twin stone patios 36' x 24' & 22' & 45'. Informal terraces, perennials; original & more recent stone walls, vintage brick walk ways; variety of gardens; winding private entrance lane, ample parking. Walled-in 19th c. natural spring overflow stream supports fresh watercress. Birds galore attracted by creek valley mini-ecosystem. Tenant farmer mows front fields. RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS: Antietam National Battlefield; C&O Canal National Park-Potomac River recreation area.; Appalachian Trail; Washington Monument State Park; Greenbrier State Park & Lake; Harpers Ferry National Par. - Brunswick MD & MARC Commuter R.R. to Capitol Hill & DC; Shepherdstown WV 15 min. away. Tours by appointment. Please no drive-by visits using private farm lane . Pre-qualification requested.