3819 Harpers Ferry Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

Property Description

Your chance to own a piece of Sharpsburg MD history! Built from local stone , rich in local history and perfectly situated in a peaceful creek side setting. Picture a front porch facing the beautiful Antietam Creek or walking to the nearby C&O Canal towpath for trails, biking and boating on the Potomac River! This incredible historical 3 bedroom (possibly 4!) 1 bath stone home offers a unique opportunity to renovate a one-of-a-kind property and turn it into an beautiful place to call home, an investment opportunity for a short term rental or adding to your investment portfolio. The property is ready for a total rehab offering you the chance to create the dream home you envision in a historical setting. Partial Electric base board heat to top floor. Structure is reported to have been constructed in 1772 and tax records state 1855. One of several local homes that reportedly housed the village that worked at Antietam Ironworks and also reportedly used as a hospital during the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War in 1862. Septic system installed in 1979. Original random width hardwood plank floors upstairs on 2nd and 3rd floors. Three fireplaces one on main level, one in large 2nd floor bedroom and one on 3rd floor with brick hearths. Period construction details throughout the home include built in hooks in bedroom, decorative Wood banisters, chair rail, antique chandeliers, 6' bedroom Wood doors, antique door latches and more! Stone construction with 18"+/- thick deep window sills, 12 pain glass windows, storm windows and plaster and dry wall interior walls. There is a 4th possible bedroom that would be great for a nursery, office, yoga/exercise space, library, den or use you choose. Bacteria stains/mold present and on exterior porch ceiling. No utilities are on/working. Buyer to complete all due diligence for driveway installation options, possible property uses and more. Property sold strictly AS-IS with no repairs to be completed by seller. Inspections are welcome. This will make an exceptional property for any buyer with a vision or seasoned investor/flipper.