The Shady Sycamore Farm

Nestled along approximately 900 feet of Conococheague Creek
frontage, Shady Sycamore Farm is a rare and remarkable property where history,
nature, and modern farm living come together. Originally constructed in 1876,
the home remained in the same family for generations before being lovingly
restored by the current owners. Historic integrity has been thoughtfully
preserved while modern amenities and farm infrastructure have been seamlessly
incorporated for today’s lifestyle.

The all-brick home features a stone foundation and
standing-seam metal roof, reflecting the timeless construction of a property
built to last. A covered front porch overlooks the creek and spring-fed pond,
offering a peaceful place to enjoy the surrounding landscape.

Inside, the home showcases original hardwood floors,
multiple fireplaces, historic detailed trim, period built-ins, and the original
summer kitchen. The main level offers a versatile combination of formal and
everyday living spaces, along with two wood stoves with brick surrounds, a full
bath, breakfast room overlooking the pond and patio, and numerous gathering
areas. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, appliances, breakfast bar,
fireplace with woodstove insert, and convenient access to the rear staircase.

The second level offers four bedrooms, two beautifully
renovated full baths, and a spacious laundry room with oversized
washer/dryer—especially convenient for a working farm. A portion of the home is
currently operated as an Airbnb and can be naturally separated from the primary
living areas, creating an opportunity for continued income-producing use.

The property’s farm infrastructure is thoughtfully designed
for horses, livestock, gardening, or other agricultural pursuits. The L-shaped
barn includes five individual stalls, each with electric, cooling fans, and
heated automatic waterers. Stalls open to a common barnyard and dry lot, with
individual access to one of three separately fenced pastures, allowing for
rotational use. One stall is configured as a quarantine stall with its own
fenced pasture. Movable stall walls provide flexibility for a variety of uses, and
the barn includes a wash bay with frost-free hose hookup.

Additional outbuildings include a detached 24’ x 27’ two-car
garage and a 23’ x 24’ tractor garage. Four-rail wood fencing and approximately
20 gates provide convenient movement throughout the farm.

A remarkable feature of the property is its spring-fed pond,
which is supported by a Maryland certificate permitting the owners to draw
water for agricultural use. A permanent pumping system supplies water for
irrigation of the approximately 95’ x 90’ fenced garden, as well as the chicken
coop, barn stalls, wash bay, and pastures. The home itself is served by public
water and sewer, allowing the pond to provide a valuable supplemental source of
spring water for farm operations without relying solely on public water.

Nature is an integral part of the property, with the
spring-fed pond, stream, waterfall, lush lawns, fenced gardens, fruit and berry
trees, mature old-growth trees, acreage suitable for hay or crops, an original
smokehouse, and the beautiful Conococheague Creek. The creek provides
recreational access by kayak or canoe toward Cushwa Basin, the C&O Canal,
and the Potomac River.

Additional features include two zones of forced-air
heating/cooling, a modern boiler with three heating zones, energy-efficient
double-pane windows, spray-foam basement insulation, updated gutters and
underground drainage, 400-amp electric service with multiple panels, EV
charging station, rubber membrane and standing-seam metal roofing, and more.

Conveniently located with easy access to I-70 and I-81,
Shady Sycamore Farm offers a truly distinctive opportunity to own a piece of
living history with exceptional water frontage, natural beauty, versatile farm
infrastructure, recreational possibilities, and the modern amenities needed for
today’s lifestyle.