7 Beds
4 Baths
6,436 SqFt
7 Beds
4 Baths
6,436 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,436 sqft
Price per Sqft $185
Subdivision Middletown
MLS Listing ID MDFR2057398
Style Federal
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,436
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1829
Annual Tax Amount $6,825
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.485 Acres
Acres 0.48
Property Description
RESIDENCE
At 2824 sq. ft. the residence is accessed by a three-story open stair flanked by three living rooms - front parlor, drawing room, and dining room, as well as a large kitchen - all having fireplaces with original Federal/Greek Revival style mantels. A contemporary full bath/powder room has been located off the Drawing Room.
The kitchen retains the original cooking hearth and dry sink with original built- in cabinetry. Off the spacious second floor landing there are three equally large rooms, originally upstairs drawing rooms and bedrooms, along with two full baths. One bedroom has been converted to a kitchen. At the rear there is also a small bedroom, a service room with access to a secondary sleeping attic space and service stairs to the first- floor kitchen. The fully floored attic is accessible from the second-floor landing as well. all of the major rooms have direct access to the upper terrace garden through the two-story rear covered porch.
ADDITIONAL SECOND FLOOR - AMMENITIES-
There is an additional 1,424 sq.ft. located in an additional great room currently being utilized as income producing offices and a meeting /gallery space. This area is flanked by three south facing rooms once used as bedrooms, kitchen& bath when the area was converted to an apartment in C.1890. An open staircase is located at the end of the great room providing access to both the fully floored attic and the street level storefronts below.
COMMERCIAL SPACE The two commercial storefronts are 1,032sq.ft. including include early store fixtures, shelving & the storied "Ransom Safe". There is also a secondary storefront with access to the rear garden, a half bath, and a wet bar.
BONUS SPACES
The2,324 sq. ft. main attic is accessible from both the formal residence staircase and the auxiliary storefront stairs. ands spans the entire 66' with of the building. It features high ceilings, original hand hewn and pegged rafters and is fully floored with pit -sawn chestnut. The foundation level with walk out access to both the lower parking area the upper terrace garden is 2,836. The residence portion originally featured plaster walls and ceilings, and still retains the winter kitchen hearth. The remainder of the space was stock room for storefronts and is currently used as commercial workspace.
GROUNDS This approx. .5ac lot, one of the 1st to be chartered by the town, has fronting on W.Main St. and 2 other streets. There are 8 off-street parking spaces on the grounds& 4 public lots within2 blocks, &as well as on street parking on the 3 adjacent streets. the Washington Street Curb easement allows for additional parking on the rear of the lot. Outbuildings include 4bay garage & an accessory building.
HISTORY
This mixed use property was built by prominent Frederick & Washington County entrepreneurs, George Stonebraker & Samuel Harbaugh to establish a residential and mercantile presence on the newly built National Road (now Rt.40A) to supply early settlers moving west. The property played pivotal roles in the Civil War. Looted twice by confederate Jubal Early, the then owner also paid a ransom demand to stop Early from burning down the town. Also, historical architectural elements include 6/6 windows with original fenestration and restored glazing , Egyptian Revival cast iron. Town amenities include award winning public schools, easy Balt/Wash/Dulles commute and walking distance to shops, parks and upscale& country restaurants make this a wonderful opportunity.
Location
State MD
County Frederick
Zoning GC
Rooms
Basement Full
Main Level Bedrooms 7
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Store/Office, Wainscotting, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Number 7
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil, Electric
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 13.0
Utilities Available Cable TV Available
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 13
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
Story 4
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Federal
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Frederick County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1103146197
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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