955 Baust Church Rd, Union Bridge, MD 21791

Property Description

A RARE PIECE OF HISTORY – ORIGINAL 1768 TOLL HOUSE!Move-in ready! Step back in time and discover the charm of this original 1768 toll house, beautifully situated on 1.46 picturesque acres featuring a meandering stream, mature trees, established herb gardens, a charming wooden footbridge, and numerous outbuildings. Enjoy peaceful country living with plenty of privacy and room for gardens, an orchard, and outdoor activities. An adjoining 1-acre parcel is also available for purchase, listed separately and currently taxed as a buildable lot. Buyers to verify building potential. Inside, this historic home offers warmth and character throughout. The spacious living and dining room combination features beautiful wood floors and was originally two separate rooms. Upstairs, the generously sized primary bedroom, also originally two rooms, showcases charming random-width plank floors and could potentially be converted back into two bedrooms. Additional living space includes a galley kitchen, full bath, and a flexible dining room addition that could serve as a second bedroom or den. A delightful screened-in porch overlooks the peaceful grounds. Important improvements include updated basement utilities, a newer propane furnace with buried tank, an approximately two-year-old standing-seam metal roof, and replacement windows in the addition. Two hand-dug wells are on the property, one currently supplying the home. The versatile outbuildings are a standout feature! A Pennsylvania Dutch-built garage offers a metal roof, concrete floor, and workbench. Additional buildings include a chicken house, garden shed, and a detached studio/home office rebuilt in 2010, featuring insulation, electricity, propane heat, and air conditioning. These buildings provide wonderful possibilities for a home office, art studio, workshop, storage, hobbies, or small animals. The beautiful grounds offer ample space for gardening, fruit trees, a small orchard, and enjoying nature in a private country setting. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history! Historic charm, modern improvements, versatile outbuildings, and beautiful acreage make this one-of-a-kind property truly special!