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Antebellum Masterpiece Located 8 Miles West of Gettysburg

Antebellum masterpiece located in quaint Historic Fairfield.1850 Federal/Italianate brick home with countless appointments. Stately curbside appeal with widely overhanging eaves, decorative brackets, stone foundation, and abundant symetrical windows. Impressive entry hall, random width pine floors, 3 fireplaces, 10'ceilings and 2 staircases. Several exposed brick walls and transoms. Elegant spacious dining room includes decorative mantel, floor to ceiling built-in cupboards,chair rail, and richly appointed crown molding.Gorgeous functional and tastefully renovated kitchen. New cabinetry, center island, and stainless steel appliances. Main level laundry. Spectacular spindle white oak staircase leads to the bright and open upper hall(7'x7'), which then continues to the unfinished 3rd level(attic). Master bedroom suite located at rear of home has direct access to the back stairwell. Abundance of built-ins, private bath and separate sitting room. Roomy 9'x14' guest bath and 2 more bedrooms. Covered rear porch and private backyard oasis with luscious landscaping, fencing, and brick pathways. Remodeled brick carriage house. Artist studio with lots of charm and storage.

FAIRFIELD HISTORY: Founded in 1801 and named for Fairfield, England. Battle of Fairfield fought July 03, 1863, concurrent with the Battle of Gettysburg, played an important role in securing the Hagerstown Rd., enabling Robert E Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to retreat through Fairfield towards the Potomac River. Lee and his officers stopped to eat at the Fairfield Inn, located 1 block east of this home, which is still operated today. George Armstrong Custer led the Union troops that pursued the Confederates retreating through Fairfield. This home is rumored to have been used as a Civil War Hospital in the days following the Battle of Gettysburg.

AREA FEATURES: Located 8 miles west of Gettysburg. Commute to Washington, D.C.within 90 minutes. Ski Liberty & 2 golf courses within 1.5 miles. Quick & easy access to all major highways. Local market, hardware store and restaurants within walking distance. Home of Annual Fairfield Pippenfest. Annual Local Lavendar Festival, only such event in the eastern U.S. Fairfield Area Schools located 3 blocks west.