Historic House Listings

Widow Donaldson Place, Circa 1775! On two acres in Pennsylvania. $225,000

January 1, 2023

I love that chimney and the size of those fireplaces! The Widow Donaldson Place was built in 1775. It is located on 2.32 acres in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania. The home features double front porches, stone chimney, stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, exposed beams, wainscoting and baseboards. This would be a fun project! There is a stone barn and a summer kitchen on the property. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and 880 square feet. $225,000

Contact Jennifer Martin with Antietam Realty: 717-765-8011

From the Zillow listing:

 

Own a piece of local history with this Historic Log Cabin! The Widow Donaldson Place, circa 1775, is a 2 bedroom log cabin just waiting to be restored to it’s original beauty and charm! A massive, rubble sandstone chimney and hearth are the standout features of this beautiful home. Just off the covered front porch sits a stone summer kitchen with another impressive fireplace constructed in the late 18th century or early 19th century. Also included on the property is a small stone barn (approximately 24×28) likely constructed in the early 1920s. With 2.36 acres there is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy this property, or build your dream home! Log cabin has been registered on the State and National list of Historic Places!

 

 

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