Price Improvement! Historic Home with private trails to Opequon Creek! Sale includes 2 Lots totaling 10 acres with an upper level turnkey Airbnb. Includes use of 5 acre common lot with pavilion, picnic tables and grill. Also area to input tubes, kayaks etc. Lot's to love! An enchanting, beloved and historic 1780’s 2 story brick homestead, w hand hewn log sections added ca. 1795-1800, & a spacious third addition w custom stone faced exterior added by current owner, designed thoughtfully w respect for the architecturally rich legacy, ambiance and tradition this heart warming 4 bdrm, two full bath homestead offers. The property includes two stunning lots totaling 10 luscious acres of mature trees and meadows, hay fields, raised bed gardens, trails down to the Opequon for fishing and more, well built chicken coop, storage sheds, an enormous barn to restore, and an agricultural /commercial designation which qualifies for a 50% discount on R/E taxes. The original Owner’s log cabin sits next to the home, where he lived while building it with the bricks he made on the property. A sense of the home’s history is clearly felt and honored here w/ sweet outdoor spaces nestled among trees and wildflowers galore. A delight for the senses and a truly serene retreat. This distinctive home on the National Historic Register has been lovingly maintained w many original features; tall Cross & Bible front door w forged iron strap hinges, working fireplaces, wood stoves & charming hearths in most of the rooms, wide plank hardwood flooring, exposed beams & custom brick archways, horse hair plaster, wide moulding, a standing seam roof recently repainted, all harmoniously integrated for a feeling of home for family & friends, built for gracious entertaining in the heart of a country estate blessed w a rich history like no other. The orig front transom door comes into a central hall foyer w/ coat racks and handsome wood stairs w/under stair storage. To the right, the main level primary bdrm has tall ceilings, plenty of extra space for lounging reading or writing areas, built in closets, & access to a full bath w claw foot tub/shower, radiant heat in floor, a bump out mini greenhouse window, tile flooring & pedestal sink. To the left is the inviting living room w/ its wood stove and hearth, leading further into the formal dining room w/ its exposed logs and wood beams. Many beautiful handcrafted details and builtins are enjoyed in this home’s freshly painted interior. The stunningly landscaped and hardscaped main entrance, incl gently winding, wide custom brick pathway, a rock sculpture fountain among multiple gloriously flowering gardens, leads to to a wide covered sitting porch for sunrise viewing and into the wonderful ”welcoming” room ,( in which the owners had set up a beverage bar,) featuring sink, Wilson Fine Art faux granite counters and frig, mud room, laundry space and designed to precede the gorgeous custom fan shaped brick steps into an enormous ‘open concept’ custom built Kitchen, dining and great room w/built in bench seating, traditional raised hearth fireplace w woodstove, an 6 burner gas Viking stove & ovens w grill, an abundance of attractive cabinetry, a large center island w separate sink, long counters w farm sink. A bright kitchen every gourmet cook will love as the heart of this fascinating home. Attractive wrap around wood decking leads from the home to a two car detached garage, while two newer oversized Lennox heat pumps serve well the home’s AC and heating needs. Two cellars w ext access offer extra storage space. A rare offering and opportunity to live in an extraordinary one of a kind historic home on a blissful 10 acre country estate which affords recreation, nearby bike trails, incredible views, yet a short drive to Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry and all services. Additional sale without 2nd lot available.
BACK ON THE MARKET Due to NO fault of the seller, buyer financing unfortunately fell through NOW is your chance own This truly stunning historic log and stone home, where timeless charm meets modern luxury. Originally built in the mid 1700’s, a major restoration was just completed to thoughtfully blend the beauty of the home’s original features adding artistic modern design and conveniences. Some highlights of this home include a total restoration of nearly 2,500 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms with an additional bonus room which could be a possible 4th bedroom, or nursery, or office. One bedroom is conveniently located on the main level with on-suite. The Primary bedroom on the second level with a custom sliding barn door is a real hidden gem! The two fully updated bathrooms include beautiful ceramic tile craftsmanship. There are all new windows, all new doors, all new flooring with new subflooring. The kitchen is beautifully designed and features new Kraftmaid cabinets, the upper cabinets with glass front doors, custom in-cabinet and under-cabinet lighting, sleek Calacatta Luisa quartz countertops, Bocchi farmhouse sink, large island with seating area, ceramic backsplash, custom wall hood, and neoclassical antique brass plumbing, with state- of-the-art appliances making the kitchen experience truly a chef’s dream. The adjacent mudroom/laundry room features an original fireplace with new custom brick hearth, custom shelving, new laundry and trendy farmhouse sink feature. The dining room features restored wooden beams and an original fireplace with Calacatta Luisa quartz added to the face & hearth. The log and chinking wall in the living room is original to the home and has been distinctively restored with all of the original character to maintain historic charm. The two staircases of the home showcase handrails designed and built by a local artisan using wrought iron and red oak railings enhancing the home’s unique aesthetic. The Side porch has been designed with low maintenance composite decking, painted stone wall with eye-catching board and batten vertical siding, modern lantern lighting and two new exterior doors with 6 large light rain glass windows, and 2 custom brick thresholds. Two custom-crafted swings are installed for those carefree moments and modern cedar wood posts adorn the kitchen & butler pantry entryways. More updates include, new dual HVAC system, new electrical system which has been completely upgraded to meet or exceed current national electrical code and new water filtration system by Culligan. This home is truly a unique and rare find! Schedule your showing today and experience the perfect harmony of historic elegance and convenient modern living.
Kearneysville is located in West Virginia. Kearneysville, West Virginia has a population of 8,753. Kearneysville is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.13% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.51%.
The median household income in Kearneysville, West Virginia is $75,256. The median household income for the surrounding county is $86,711 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Kearneysville is 42.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.5 inches per year, with 20.2 inches of snow per year.
