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Oh My Goodness!! Langdon Farm, Circa 1760! 157 waterfront acres! $9,900,000

January 23, 2019

This was fun to look at! Can you imagine owning this! Langdon Farm is located on 157 waterfront acres in Sherwood, Maryland. The main house was built in 1760! The property has a deep dock with cabana, award winning gardens, two garden houses, pool, hot tub and pool house, manager’s house, collector’s garage and 18 significant outbuildings and structures. The interior of the home is exquisite! 11 fireplaces and ornate moldings! Ten bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and 12,578 square feet. $9,900,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THE CLASSIC COUNTRY LIFESTYLE – LANGDON CAN DELIVER ALL THE SERENITY AND SOLITUDE THAT COUNTRY LIVING HAS TO OFFER. IT’S HARD TO PUT A PRICE ON HAVING THE SPACE TO RELAX AND BREATHE, AWAY FROM THE FRENETIC PACE OF CITY LIFE. WITH MEADOWS, MATURE TREES AND A WEALTH OF FLOWERS AND SHRUBS, A HOME IN THE COUNTRY IS A LOVELY CONTRAST TO A HOME IN THE BUSTLING CITY. WHETHER HOME BUYERS SPENDS THEIR TIME ON THE WATER, HORSEBACK RIDING OR HOSTING A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN PARTY, THE OPTIONS ARE LIMITLESS IN THE EASTERN SHORE COUNTRYSIDE. EXQUISITE LIVING & ENTERTAINING & SPORTING PROPERTY – HISTORIC 18TH CENTURY RENOVATED GEORGIAN REVIVAL ESTATE HOME – 153 ACRES – 4000 ‘ WATERFRONT ON HARRIS CREEK & DUN COVE’280′ DEEP WATER DOCK WITH CABANA – AWARD WINNING GARDENS – 2 GARDEN HOUSES – POOL, HOT TUB & POOL HOUSE – LANGDON MANAGERS HOUSE (1825′) WITH COLLECTORS GARAGE – 18 HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY – TAXES – $25,857 – The legacy of Langdon Farm can only compare to the guests that have graced its halls. It is beloved by all of its owners and all who have been a part of its magnificent history. This colonial Georgian Revival home originally built around 1760 dates back to an original land grant from 1659. Transformed to a beautiful 12,000 sq. ft. Eastern Shore Estate with 11 fireplaces, 10 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, this 157 acre estate is the perfect retreat with true elegance and style. Additional amenities include award winning gardens, gorgeous potting shed, green house, pool and pool house, and a Jefferson building to take in the stunning views of Harris Creek. Additional improvements include a 4 car detached garage, 1825 sq. ft. guest home and additional 18 out buildings. The grounds and landscaping are breathtaking; perfect for the equestrian and set up for the sportsman. There is deep protected dock 280′ (8’ MLW) on Dun Cove with cabana and necessary features for a large vessel up to 165 feet along the four thousand feet of waterfront. Langdon offers the ultimate in Convenience and Privacy and Seclusion. Located in close proximity to vibrant communities, rich with cultural offerings and outdoor activities, as well as opportunities to volunteer and make a difference. Langdon Farm is not in a flood zone and does not require flood insurance. Langdon is about Access…..Langdon is about Business…..Langdon is about Convenience….Langdon is about Divine Living….. – Langdon is a place to create forever memories. MULTIGENERATIONAL

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