$775,000

Please note - seller has requested no showings for the next week. Thank you for your understanding. 1850's Victorian era farmhouse on 8 secluded acres in very southern Frederick County with quick and easy access to both I270 and I70, and the DC Metro area. The property is about 32 miles from Bethesda/DC line. The farmhouse is a traditional center-hall structure with the kichen in the ell. The house has 3 bedrooms, one with a loft and a skylight, and a finished, carpeted basement. There is a very large 2nd floor bathrooom with shower/tub and dual sinks and a half bathroom on the 1st floor. Outside, the house has 3 decks and a flagstone patio bordered by a stonewall and garden.   The 8 acres are completely surrounded by undeveloped farmland usually planted with either soybeans or corn. With leaves on the trees, no lights from other houses are visible. Wildlife abound: deer, wild turkey, foxes and woodchucks are seen virtually every day. A peacock has taken up residence, and likely expects to stay. In addition to access to a county maintained road, the property conveys with a farmlane right-of- way that leads directly to Md Rt 355. The house has many modern improvements and upgrades while maintaining its historic integrity. On-demand hot water heater and heat-pump system replacementin 2019. Most interior walls are studded and insulated making it possible for the house to be heated by two wood stoves which convey. This unique property offers the best of two worlds. - secluded and serene with captivating views, yet not remote; it has very close access to I270 in both directions yet is just a little over a mile from a full range of stores and amenities. It is possible to live as if you are in Vermont while providing quick access to Montgomery County and the DC Metro area.