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Keedysville Area Residential Home

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89 S Main Street Keedysville, MD 21756

3 Bed
1 Baths
1970 sqft
Presenting the Wyand Brick House & Farm, per the Maryland Historical Trust, also known as Seven Gates Farm. The value of this unusual, beautiful property is in the history, the many outbuildings, & extensive gardens. If you're looking for the Secret Garden of your lifetime, this it!At the edge of Keedysville, large trees shade the grounds & gardens of extensive hedges, plantings, & boxwoods, w/garden paths, quiet spaces, small formal areas, & accessory buildings. 2 original outbuildings, a wash house & a log smokehouse are behind. There is a cistern w/a pulley hanging from its roof. The 4-bay house is brick-encased log. Chimneys (likely non-functional) rise inside the gable ends, & a bay window allows natural light. A covered porch stretches across the front façade & a transom window sits above the front door, likely dating from the 1840's. A two-story wing w/double porches is on the west side of the house. Inside, it is simple, without pretension. The gardens are a different story. Everywhere you go outside on this property there are different species of plants: Flowering, evergreen, deciduous, heirloom, you name it. Every season is beautiful on this little homestead! Once part of an 80 acre farm, it belonged to Jacob Hess, builder/owner of the town's mill, which dominated the community into the 20th century. Early deeds show it was part of original land grants called Resurvey of Fellfoot Enlarged & Hills & Dales & The Vineyard. In 1833, Hess heirs sold the farm to George Geeting, Sr. Twenty years later, Geeting’s heirs sold to Simon Wyand. Generations of Wyands divided & sold off land, leaving the current farmstead of .67acre of land. In 1984, it was sold to Dean Johnson & James Cramer, & out of the Wyand family’s control for the first time in 131 years. Dean & Cramer were editors of Country Garden & of Country Home, and contributed many articles. They brought their creativity to restoring the neglected house & its grounds. Their efforts resulted in 2 books, Seasons at Seven Gates Farm & Window Boxes Indoors & Out. The house originally had two rooms, side by side, on the first floor. The front door opens into one original room & the bay on the left expands the room. A simple mantel decorates a fireplace, now closed w/a wooden cover & beyond are stairs to the 2nd floor. Woodwork is simply molded w/plain corner blocks. Interior doors have four panels. First floor ceilings were stripped of plaster to reveal joists above & the laths that held plaster were hand split. Floors have been stripped & left bare of finish and true to the period. The other original 1st floor room was split into two. In one room a shallow fireplace has a simple mantel & a brick hearth. In the other room is a full bathroom. Behind the front rooms & 2steps down, is the kitchen wing w/a large cooking fireplace that burns with gas logs. Log walls have been exposed here & there are narrow back stairs. There is also a door to the lower porch & another doorway opens to a pantry. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms are in the main block of the house, w/a large workroom above the kitchen. The workroom is frame construction above the log kitchen below & rudimentary, w/only 2of 5 openings having the same moldings; all others are different. As stated before, the gardens are the property's glory. Large, flat stepping-stones had been buried for decades & were dug up & reset. The wash house was restored & furnished w/a table & chairs set before a large fireplace. Specimen plants & heirloom varieties fill garden beds. An English cold frame shelters fall crops. The log smokehouse w/a steep hip roof had been restored & topped w/an old finial. New structures were added as well: A small barn with vertical siding, a small hexagonal dovecote housed domesticated pigeons, and a glass greenhouse. All in disrepair.The above was edited & pared down from an article- Herald-Mail Sunday, November 12, 2000- as the 133rd in the series.This property is being sold as-is, where is.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Coldwell Banker Premier / Susan Reichel
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Georgetown Area Residential Home

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22739 Cedar Lane Georgetown, DE 19947

3 Bed
2 Baths
1500 sqft
This stunning home has been meticulously renovated from top to bottom, offering modern amenities and timeless appeal. Situated on a serene property bordered by hundreds of acres of preservation lands, this home provides both privacy and a connection to nature.Key Features:New Roof: Ensuring peace of mind and long-lasting protection.New Septic System: Installed to meet all current standards.New Windows: Energy-efficient windows for enhanced comfort and savings.New Heat Pump: Introducing central heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort.New Doors: Both exterior and interior doors have been replaced for improved security and style.New Flooring: Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the home, with new ceramic tiles in the bathrooms.New Kitchen: Completely updated with new cabinets, countertops, and modern appliances.New Bathrooms: Featuring all-new plumbing fixtures and contemporary design.New Drywall: Fresh drywall installed in all three bedrooms and the hallway.New Trim and Hardware: Modern finishes throughout the home.Crawlspace Upgrades: Microbial treatment and new insulation for added energy efficiency.Closet Storage Systems: Newly installed for organized and functional spaces.Lighting and Ceiling Fans: New energy-efficient light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout.Front Porch: New railing installed at the entryway, adding curb appeal.Tree Work: Extensive tree removal and pruning to enhance the health and beauty of the remaining trees.Rear Porch: Updated and maintenance-free, perfect for outdoor relaxation.With all these new features, this home is truly move-in ready, offering a blend of modern conveniences and natural surroundings. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a fully updated home in such a tranquil setting.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Coldwell Banker Premier / George Ehrmann