Long & Foster Lists Historic Stone Home on 4.4 Acres in Gambrills, Md.

May 27, 2015

Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, has recently listed for sale a historic home, located at 519 Burns Crossing Rd., in Gambrills, Md. The home, listed by Jenn Klarman of Long & Foster’s Annapolis Sales office, was built in 1860 and is surrounded by tranquil farmland, open lawns, high-dollar homes and serene woods. The property is being offered for $595,000.

“This historic, stone farmhouse is charming and light-filled,” Klarman said. “The property has lush landscaping and extensive hard-scaping with meandering pathways and thoughtfully designed patio areas. The views are simply spectacular from any vantage point.”

The wide, welcoming front porch still has the original, built-in wooden benches flanking the entry harkening the days of yesteryear. The interior of the home has been updated with new carpet, light fixtures and fresh paint. The kitchen and bathroom have been modernized as well to include updated cabinetry, fixtures and appliances. Three bedrooms on the upper level feature original trim work, deep window ledges, door latches and plaster walls.

The footprint can be modified so long as the stonehouse remains intact. A septic upgrade to the county’s BAT (best available technology) would take advantage of Maryland’s low-nitrogen emissions system. Planning for such an improvement would depend on the new owner’s intentions, which could include expanding the footprint, adding outbuildings, a garage, a swimming pool or a barn for horses, among other changes.

Anne Arundel County has plans to build a rails-to-trails path nearby, which would provide easy access to walking and biking trails. The home’s central location is just 10 minutes from Ft. Meade, 20 minutes from Baltimore and Annapolis and only 35 minutes from Washington, D.C.

“Consumers recognize that Long & Foster’s vast selection of properties offer them a range of options when it comes to choosing the right home, whether their choices are based on price, location, size, style or a home’s history,” said Boomer Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “More buyers and sellers turn to Long & Foster to sell or find their dream home because they know their properties will be marketed by the best-trained and most knowledgeable sales associates.”

For more information, visit www.LongandFoster.com.