5404 Mondell Rd

Sharpsburg, MD 21782

EQUESTRIAN FACILITY for sale and a rare opportunity to own a slice of history! Nestled in the landscape of the Antietam National Battlefield, the old Piper Farm has been witness to many historical events. Its peaceful charm awaits those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy scenic beauty, yet still be close to metropolitan areas for easy commuting, school, or play. This income-producing 20-acre equestrian property boasts newly installed perimeter fencing, three turn-out paddocks, three large pastures, three field shelters, one outdoor arena (160 x 60), and a seven-stall center aisle barn with a grooming area plus two shed-row style stalls with small turnouts on the exterior. There is also a large garden area with twelve raised, very productive garden beds. The recently renovated four bedroom, 2.5 bath historical home retains much of its charm with some log walls exposed, three fireplaces (two converted to gas), beautifully refinished wide-plank hardwood floors, transom windows, original door and cabinetry hardware, original China pass-through cabinet, huge dining room with full French doors to living room/parlor, front and back staircases, upper level porch, attic with walkup stairs, inside and outside access to poured concrete usable basement, large stainless steel appliances and center island kitchen with solid, natural oak counters (safe, Monocote finish), laundry room off kitchen, and finished ?mud room? porch for coats, keys and bicycles, and so much more. Outbuildings include the stable, a beautiful summer kitchen, a two-car detached garage, a garden shed, an equipment shed, a chicken coop, and a former blacksmith shop (DO NOT ENTER DUE TO CONDITION). Modern conveniences include a reverse osmosis system for kitchen, separate HVAC systems for upstairs and downstairs (2018), UV water treatment, water heater, and first floor laundry. Recent upgrades in insulation include: basement and crawlspace ceilings (fiberglass batt), mudroom floor and laundry room floor (Airkrete), and attic (blown cellulose). The property was recently surveyed and boundaries marked. Storm doors on front door and second story porch door. Ring security system with cameras conveys, perennial vegetable plants do not.