No sign on property. Original house and two-story 1,000 sq ft barn built in 1870 by the town blacksmith, Joshua Gorrell, who served in the Civil War. Totally renovated and meticulously restored by local craftsmen, H-Tech Contracting, LLC in 2018. Listed on National Register of Historic Places as HA-1686. (Of note, 2130 Shuresville Rd, across the road, was originally Gorrell's Blacksmith and Wheel-Wright Shop , which stayed in the Gorrell family until 1926.)Grounds feature many specimen plants and trees, providing beautiful foliage and blooms Spring through Fall. Slate patio in backyard, accessible from new Andersen French doors in 16x14 Great Room/Family Room; patio adjacent to beautiful Italian concrete fountain. Great Room/Family Room addition boasts slate flooring (matching the patio), exposed beams in ceiling and 48 arched fireplace modeled after Knock's Folly. Layout of home is perfect for entertaining, as rooms flow very well. 40' front porch, featuring stately columns with marble plinths and copper roof, perfect for relaxing.Brand new central HVAC (5 ton unit) with new ductwork installed in 2018 and all new windows installed throughout the property in 2018 provide energy efficient comfort and modern heating and cooling. New electrical (including new breaker box) and plumbing (including new 60+ gallon water heater) in 2020. Full interior and exterior freshly painted throughout the house in 2018 using Benjamin Moore historic color palette. Basement stone walls reparged and restored. Gleaming original hardwood floors throughout house were all refinished and central grand staircase was restored. Authentic period lighting fixtures are installed throughout, with ceiling medallions in two rooms. Hand crafted built-in bookcases in Living Room/Library. Original oak leaf carved wooden mantle with marble surround and hearth on original fireplaces in Living Room/Library and Formal Dining Rooms.Enjoy the ambiance of 3 wood-burning fireplaces on the main level, plenty of room 6 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 staircases (central staircase in entrance foyer and butler stairs from kitchen). Gorgeous double vanity made of Brazilian rosewood with Travertine stone top in Master Bath.Large Bedroom #2 and the hall conveniently share a Jack and Jill bathroom on the second floor.16x16 Gourmet Kitchen with custom built in cabinets and central island, all new granite countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances. Unique rounded arch window in cross gable and huge walk in closets on bright, sunny 3rd floor. Cast iron clawfoot tub in 3rd floor bathroom, windows open to rear garden view. Stunning fish-scale slate shingles on patterned roof. Two-story frame barn c.1870 with loft (suitable as garage, workshop or studio) on property. Electricity recently added to barn. Parking in rear on newly added asphalt parking area, additional space on pea gravel parking pad, slate stepping stone path leading to rear entrance. Brick walkways lead to the front on both sides of house. Close to Susquehanna River fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, bird watching. Secluded, pastoral setting, yet only 10 minute drive to I-95 (Havre de Grace exit). Home of the famous Darlington Apple Festival held every October.
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