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743 Windward Lane, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
$1,300,000
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Property Description
WINDWARD FARM. EXTRAORDINARY! Circa 1835 a residential estate/horse farm of 111 acres is a well-known National Register property about 1.5 miles from Shepherdstown city line. One of the last Large Parcels Near Shepherdstown, WV (The National Register nomination form is among the many documents included in this listing. There are also two virtual tours). This property, known as the Marshall-Myers-Byron House, has been owned by the prominent Byron family for many years. The primary feature is a well-preserved 1835 L- shaped all brick manor home with 4578 SF of living area on two levels. It's elevated location allows very nice views in all directions. For those with horses there is a stable- 6 stall horse barn, board fencing and riding ring. 87 acres are leased for agricultural use. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths; the rooms are spacious with 9 foot ceilings . All interior and exterior doors are solid pine, the floors are yellow pine. There are 10 fireplaces. An interesting interior feature is the elegant open- string main stairway which rises from the rear of the front hall; allowing a spacious entrance foyer suitable for the placement of furniture in the manner of a living hall. There are enclosed glass porches on both levels, the main level porch is a sun room with a large deck. The upper story porch opens off the primary bedroom. The interior has been restored where possible and other interior systems have been renovated and modernized. The setting is best described as splendid isolation as the home is surrounded by 80 acres of pasture and woods. Yet it is just minutes to Shepherd University, restaurants, shopping and multiple cultural amenities Shepherdstown. The home is 2 miles from the Potomac River and about 6 miles from the Antietam Battlefield National Park. Shepherdstown is a favorite destination of many Washingtonians; it features Shepherd University, multiple excellent restaurants and an extremely active arts community. There is a MARC commuter train to DC (station located in Duffields, Shenandoah Junction, 7.6 mi from the house ) with stops in the Maryland "Federal" suburbs and Union Station in DC. 60 miles to the Washington DC beltway . 3.1 miles driving distance to Ferry Hill, National Park Service property, C&O Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. For recreation it is also easy to bike from the farm to the canal. The farm includes a large riding ring, a 6 stall stable with tack room, board fencing, and run-in shed. There is ample fenced grazing land. 82 acres is presently leased for agriculture. The 111 acres includes 5 additional saleable lots in two separate locations along the lane which comprise a total of 32 acres. We have attached two tours and multiple other documents to the BrightMLS listing. If your listing provider does not provide them, please let us know and we will send them directly. This sale does not include the two Dark Hollow Lots that are part of the listing. They are to be sold separately; thus the price differential.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 743 Windward Ln
General
- Sold For: $1,300,000
- Taxes: $6,706 (2021)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- MLS ID: WVJF2001356
- Added to Site: 929 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Carpet, Wood Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 10
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Wood, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Stove, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Has Laundry
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Other, Exterior Lighting, Satellite Dish, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es), Enclosed
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway, Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: Jefferson
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Driving Directions: From Shepherdstown take rte 480 north approx 1/2 mile to the fork. Turn left onto Shepherd Grade Rd. Go past the Bavarian Inn. About two miles out you will see signage for the Fernbank subdivision. Turn left on Windward Lane which is across from the Fernbank entrance (NB: the road sign for Windward Lane is presently obscured by foliage). Proceed up Windward to the second fork to the right and proceed to the home.
- Direction Faces: South
- Location Details: Rural
- Historic District: Yes
- Agricultural Dist: 2
School Information
- School District: Jefferson County Schools
- Elementary School: Shepherdstown
- Middle School: Shepherdstown
- High School: Jefferson
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic = # of BR
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Phone Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Manor, Federal
- Architectural Style: Manor, Federal
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: JAMES MARSHALL "Marshall Hall"
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Walls/Ceilings: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Masonry, Pla
- Windows: Double Hung, Casement
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 6,211
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,578 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1835
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Horse Stable, Riding Ring, Run-in Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Panoramic, Mountain, Garden/Lawn, Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 111
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,835,160
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Black Top
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Crops Reserved, Front Yard, Landscaping, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, No Thru Street
- Land Use: Hunting, Feed Barn
- Zoning: RES/AG
- Lot Description: Additional Lot(s), Crops Reserved, Front Yard, Landscaping, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, No Thru Street
- Fencing (Description): Board
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Stable(s), Riding Ring, Horses Allowed
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $412.84
- Assessment Year: 2021
- Tax w/Assessment: $48,950
- Tax Amount: $6,706
- Tax Year: 2021
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 3%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Existing Crops
Listed by Snyder Bailey & Associates, Carolyn M Snyder
Sold by Pearson Smith Realty, LLC, Seth Aaron Rivard
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Schools
Schools serving 743 Windward Ln
School District:Jefferson County Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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662 S Church St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | PK-5 | 2.1 mi | |
54 Minden St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 6-8 | 2 mi | |
4141 Flowing Springs Rd, Shendoah Jct, WV 25442 | 9-12 | 7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 743 Windward Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2022
Sold
$1,300,000
-31.22%
MLS
2/15/2022
Price Reduced
$1,890,000
-5.5%
MLS
10/04/2021
Listed
$2,000,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
743 Windward Lane, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (MLS# WVJF2001356) is a Farm Single-Family property that was sold at $1,300,000 on May 13, 2022. Want to learn more about 743 Windward Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Farm Single-Family real estate for sale in Shepherdstown? You can browse all Shepherdstown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.