9835 MEADOW ROCK DR Hagerstown, MD 21740

Escape the crowd to your very own homestead, country retreat. Want to have animals, and gardens, and live off the land? Want to get away from the crowds and live on private open land? This property will offer you the lifestyle most other homes can't. Located on a quiet cut-de-sac just 1.5 miles off of Rt.70, and just approx 5 miles to the Frederick County line. This spoke wheel location is centrally located in the South Mountain Corridor, minutes to the Appalachian Trail for hiking buffs, minutes to Big Cork Winery and Dan's Taphouse in Boonsboro, historic Shepherdstown and Sharpsburg, and the C&O Canal trails and river access. Start down the long private driveway that opens up to this all brick home that greets you at the end of the lane. Step into the past with the double door entry into the front living room that showcases gorgeously worn wood floors, exposed beams, and massive window sills. Off the living room there is a full bath on the main level. The welcoming and charming kitchen has a center eat-in island, dining table space and wood stove. To complete the usable space and flow of the first floor is the family room off of the kitchen/dining area. Windows all around and doors to the outside from every room. Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms, a full bath and dressing room. Off the rear bedroom is a balcony perfect for sleeping under the stars or just sitting and looking out over the grounds. Outside is magic. You will find a multitude of outside entertaining options. Side porch off kitchen, rear patio area off family room for larger gatherings, fire pit for campfire nights, frog pond, seating area next to the year round spring fed creek to enjoy the view, multiple natural stone benches installed in precise locations to enjoy the sunset from different views. Huge, terraced raised bed gardens offer tons of space for you to grow your own food. Pawpaw trees, grape vines, and a wide array of plantings to attract butterflies and wildlife. The outbuildings and pastures offer a multitude of options. Want chickens, goats, a horse or any other animals to complete your homestead? You have multiple fenced fields and a round ring for riding. Chicken coop is ready for you to start getting your own fresh eggs. Many buildings already there as shelter for animals. In addition there is a fantastic amount of room for your two-legged animals to just run and roam the grounds and splash in the stream. Don't forget to take a loop around the nature trail, and then head over to the party barn to hang out on the porch and take in the view of the mountain. A home designed with an artistic eye inside and out. Preserved in it's historic values, but updated gently to enjoy today's modern amenities. Love history? Love the outdoors? Here is your opportunity to own a true country retreat.