5906 Picnic Woods Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755

This turn of the century victorian farmhouse has seen her share of history. Built at the crossroads of what was once a thriving industrial settlement, where the English from the west and the Germans from north made their homes. If walls could talk I’m sure this home would have story upon story to share of a time since forgotten. A time when Blacksmiths and Millers were common place. She witnessed the village of Broad Run during it's origins. Broad Run was described as “pleasantly situated in the centre of the great Middletown Valley…surrounded by the richest and most beautiful buildings and land in the county.” It was the heart of industrial development for the surrounding farms and full of life and she stood right in the middle of it all. Suspected to have been built by Charles F. Nichols, she sits adjacent to the historic Broad Run Store and Post Office which served as the commercial center of the village for more than 100 years, closing it’s doors a mere 70 years ago. She once stood proudly on 5 acres, amongst a bustling industrial center, surrounded by beautiful farm land. A site to be seen in this little town rich with history and origin stories. She now sits comfortably on 3/4 of an acre, surrounded by a privacy hedge planted years ago long ago. She’s changed over the years, been updated, painted, and had siding cover her original exterior. But, some things remain. The character within her walls. The woodwork of an early 1900’s farmhouse. Her charm. The privacy hedge on 3 sides has now matured to almost envelope this stoic home and her yard into its own private oasis, as if the rest of the world just disappears. Views from the wrap around porch, that once looked over the hustle and bustle of town, paint a different picture these days. One content to focus on the quieter things. Having been at the center of it all, this home, rich with character and charm, now tells a different story. A Story of the families, the friends, the people, who occupy her walls. Who entertain at the pool, play in the yard, who tinker in the garage. She is still surrounded by some of the most beautiful, history rich farmland in the county and the remnants of the once iconic Broad Run Store can still be seen. She is truly a treasure and a rare find in Frederick County. Her large bedrooms, foyer, and wooden staircase boast all the charm that a turn of the century Victorian farmhouse should. With pocket doors we can’t help but fall in love with. Hardwood floors throughout, a formal dining room, a parlor, and plentiful light through-out, these walls are just waiting to tell your story next. There’s even room to grow in the possible in-law suite off the garage. Over 150 squarefeet of finished living space, grounded by the stone fireplace within, it even has it’s own full bath! Professional Photos coming soon!