20504 and 20508 Gapland Rd, Rohrersville, MD 21779

Property Description

<p>EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY to purchase this historic farm with updated stone house and ADJACENT perc approved lot for additional home site, expanded farming or investment. Properties are offered separately for sale - MDWA2036982 (LOT) AND MDWA2036964. This is an amazing opportunity for a Bed and Breakfast operation. Two of the three bedrooms have private ensuite full baths. Perhaps the "InnKeeper" could build and live on site by buying the separate lot. 20508 Gapland Rd. Also listed collectively with 20504 Gapland Rd. <p>Historically significant stone home dating to the 1760s, with an addition believed to have been completed in the 1840s. Owned by two surgeons during the Civil War era, this remarkable property is rich in history and ideally located near Battle of Antietam sites and destinations including Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, and Shepherdstown. Also just minutes from Gathland State Park. <p>This exceptional property offers endless possibilities for hobby farmers, 4-H families, equestrians, contractors, business owners, artisans, or multigenerational living. The adjacent building lot is also available, creating potential for a second dwelling, additional acreage, or future investment. <p>The charming updated stone residence features 6 fireplaces, including a beautifully relined kitchen fireplace outfitted with a pellet stove. The basement showcases a large walk-in fireplace, adding to the home's historic appeal. Recent improvements include new kitchen appliances, a new metal roof (2024), rebuilt upper-level porch (2026), and updated electrical service with two 200-amp breaker panels. <p>The upper level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with two bedrooms featuring private baths. The spacious primary suite includes a soaking tub and walk-in closet. Heating is provided by an efficient hybrid electric heat pump and propane furnace system with automatic switching for comfort and energy efficiency. The property also includes a strong-producing well rated at approximately 50 GPM when installed. <p>There is an attached fenced yard to the house with a doggy door too! <p>Situated on 4.52 scenic acres, in the very lovely Pleasant Valley location, with some fencing, this “gentleman’s farm” includes an impressive bank barn in very good condition, feed/tack room, large run-in shed with rough-in stalls, separate fenced goat/chicken area, and a picturesque spring house with creek framed by weeping willow trees. Additional features include four water hydrants, three septic flush-outs for RV use (not approved for full-time living per county code), and an owned buried propane tank. The house and outbuildings, other then the spring house, are not sited in the flood plain per my information. Owner is not required to carry flood insurance. <p>Located in beautiful Pleasant Valley, the property offers convenient commuter access to MARC Train service and Route 340. <p>An adjacent 3.1875-acre perc-approved building lot is available separately, bringing the total possible acreage to approximately 7.7 acres. Ideal for expansion, farming, animals, an additional home site, or long-term investment potential. Lot is being offered with first right of refusal to purchaser of the farm.