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Key Details
Sold Price $270,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,064 sqft
Price per Sqft $130
Subdivision Knoxville
MLS Listing ID MDFR266188
Sold Date 08/04/20
Style Other
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,064
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1873
Annual Tax Amount $2,146
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 0.460 Acres
Acres 0.46
Property Description
This beautifully restored and converted church, affectionately known as the Appalachian Abbey and its adjacent Chapter House, are for sale in what is possibly the most beautifully unique home in Frederick County. The Abbey, a Frederick County Historic Landmark, was once the home of a Lutheran congregation that occupied the building until the 1970 s and subsequently converted into a single family dwelling in 2003, reimagining the choir loft as living space and adding a third floor to serve as a loft. The stone structure and six original stained glass windows were diligently preserved, and French doors were added to provide access to a large back deck with south-facing views overlooking the Potomac River valley. New exterior paint, gutters, water heater, insulation, A/C and furnace with smart thermostats were added in 2018. The shower in the master suite was recently updated as well. The 1848 cornerstone contains a time capsule with information on Weverton, the defunct village where the church was originally built. As indicated by a second, eastern cornerstone, the congregation moved to the current site in 1873 after Civil War soldiers occupied it during the 1862 Battle of South Mountain. Just a brisk walk along the Potomac River from the tourist attractions in Harpers Ferry, WV, the Abbey is a great place for hikers and pilgrims along the Appalachian Trail or bikers traveling the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath. The MARC commuter train to and from Washington, D.C. stops in nearby Brunswick, just two miles to the east, and historic Harpers Ferry, about five miles west. There is also a regional bus service with a stop right next to the Abbey s fenced side yard.
Location
State MD
County Frederick
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Dirt Floor, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Country, Stain/Lead Glass, Store/Office, Studio
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
Appliance Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
Heat Source Propane - Leased, Electric
Exterior
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Parking Type Driveway, Other, On Street
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Other
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall,Cathedral Ceilings,Masonry,Plaster Walls,Wood Ceilings,Vaulted Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Frederick County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1112294514
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA 203(k), USDA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA 203(k), USDA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),USDA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions
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