Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a 10 acre Harpers Ferry estate that will reset your life. Property is secluded and private and is adjacent to the Harpers Ferry National Civil War Park. The thoughtful landscaping provides designed spaces for the gardening enthusiast. Approximately 5 acres of the 10 acres is brimming with garden flowers or mowed lawn, and the rest is a wooded nature preserve which supports the amazing wildlife and delightful assortment of birds. If you need more room to roam, you have access to the Schoolhouse Ridge Battlefield just outside your door. The contemporary design house is warm and relaxing featuring a natural stone fireplace, multiple beamed vaulted ceilings, bamboo and oak flooring throughout, and abundant windows, showcasing the tranquil setting. Every window has a view- and it is not of a neighbor! As you enter the private driveway, you are greeted by a variety of folk art sculptures. These, as well as as other original designs around the property, convey. This one of a kind house features a main level bedroom with balcony, and bathroom. The dining room , with slider door to the composite deck with stairs , opens to the impressive great room with cathedral ceiling. Here you will find 10 floor to ceiling casement windows for enjoying all of the beauty of the seasons, as you gather with friends and family. There is also an office, and a screened in porch with ceiling fan and composite deck. The galley kitchen area includes corian counters, large pantry , standard appliances, and laundry room with extra refrigerator. Moving to the upper level, you will find a cozy loft with living room/parlor with stone fireplace, also framed by another soaring vaulted ceiling! A slider door to the balcony overlooks the side deck and the canopy of trees. From the loft, you can take in the custom bird mural on the stair wall. Another surprise on this upper level is the secret closet , hidden behind the built-in bookshelf. Actually, there are approximately 15 closets in this house providing more than ample storage! The spacious primary bedroom has another balcony that offers a beautiful garden view. There is also an appealing bath with shower and custom paint. The house is ADA adapted with modified bathroom vanities, showers, entry ramp, numerous grab bars throughout and motion sensing faucets. The Bruno stairlift conveys, but will be removed as buyer indicates. The lower level is an unfinished basement housing mechanicals, including water conditioner and reverse osmosis water filter for the kitchen. There is also a separate crawl space under the great room. Additional outside buildings include Artist studio with electric, heat and air; Greenhouse/ shed combo, utility shed, and Metal Carport. Property Green Features include 2 EV chargers and 24 PV solar panels which will convey at closing. Health department permit is for 3 bedroom septic system. High speed internet; No Active HOA and no fees, but some deed restrictions. Horses allowed. Subdivision road is maintained by the local government. This personal retreat is located minutes from downtown Historic Harpers Ferry offering shopping, historical venues, and great food. Also located minutes from the Maryland and Virginia state lines and the MARC train for easy commuting; Area offers hiking trails, and water recreation, as well as breweries and wineries.

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Listed by: Mary Carrigan