The Gordon Homestead, circa 1790, includes a fully renovated family home, updated with modern conveniences while maintaining a little old world charm. This is the perfect place to get away from it all on over 200 acres nestled in a relaxed country setting yet less than 15 minutes from historic sites, shops and restaurants. We hope that your family will fall in love with this property and make memories that are as special as those my family has enjoyed over the years.
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The home was originally built in the early 1800s and now sleeps 10. Room 1 includes a queen-size bed and access to the upstairs balcony. Room 2 includes a full-size bed and access to the upstairs balcony. Room 3 includes a full size bed. Room 4 includes a full-size futon and a reading nook. Room 5 includes a full-size bed and an office area. A large full size bath is upstairs and a 3/4 bath is downstairs. The kitchen is fully stocked to accommodate large groups in the adjoining dining room. The front porch includes an outdoor dining set that can seat 4 or extend to seat 10.
The 3/4 mile of Licking Creek stream front on the farm is perfect for fishing, kayaking, or even swimming. Seated at the base of Dickey's Mountain, this is perfect for hiking, and with access to the over 5000 acres of State Game Land #124, this is a hunting paradise.
The covered porch and upstairs balcony make a perfect place to enjoy a meal or a relaxing moment in a rocking chair. The front porch is ideal for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or an outdoor meal. The upstairs balcony is an excellent place to enjoy the stars. The outdoor fire pit is the ideal place to enjoy an amazing sunset and transition to an evening of s'mores by a fire or retreat inside to shoot a game of pool or play a board or card game.
This is a quiet country setting. Every star in the sky can be viewed with no interfering lights to block the visibility. The endless amounts of wildlife not only include deer, turkey, fox, squirrel, rabbits, turtles and many varieties of birds, but also bears, bald eagles, and porcupine. You can enjoy the peaceful sunrises from the front porch or balcony. Enjoy the amazing sunsets from the backyard firepit.
Please note that some elements of nature are unavoidable in the country. Despite the fact that we contract regular exterminator services for our home, you may encounter an occasional insect indoors, and the outdoors are beyond our control.
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Venture away from the 200+ acres of your own private nature playland and enjoy all the local flare of the nearby towns of Hancock MD (9 mi), McConnellsburg PA (14 mi), Berkeley Springs WV (16 mi), Mercersburg PA (21 mi), Hagerstown MD (31 mi), or Chambersburg PA (35 mi). Quaint towns such as Hancock MD, McConnellsburg PA, and Mercersburg PA are located nearby for antiquing, shopping, and dining. Berkeley Springs, WV offers mineral hot springs and many local artisan shops. Hagerstown MD offers the Prime Outlets, movie theaters, bowling alleys, golf, and many other recreational activities. Whitetail Ski Resort and Golf Resort are just over 20 miles away. Numerous State Parks with various recreational activities are nearby, including Cowans Gap, Cacapon, Shawnee, Cunningham Falls, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, and Raystown Lake.
There are many historical points of interest ranging from Antietam Battlefield, the C&O Canal, Fort Frederick, Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg Battlefield, Buchanan's Birthplace State Park, Berkeley Springs Castle, Old Bedford Village, and many more.
Numerous local festivals create a draw to the community including the Quad State Beer Festival (Mar), Western Maryland Blues Festival (May), Fulton County Strawberry Festival (June), Fulton Fall Folk Festival (Oct), Berkeley Spring Apple Butter Festival (Oct) and more.
Numerous local wineries (Blue Mountain, Olney, Rusty Nail, Red Heifer, Big Cork) and breweries (Berkeley Springs Brewery, Antietam, Cushwa) are nearby. Dining options range from nearby diners and steakhouses, fine-dining, fast food, and chain restaurants.
Centrally located to major metropolitan areas such as Harrisburg PA (88 mi), Washington DC (103 mi), Baltimore MD (105 mi), Pittsburgh PA (152 mi), Philadelphia PA (189 mi), yet nestled quietly away on 200+ acres in the secluded countryside.
