Great opportunity to own a piece of pastoral history! Registered Maryland Historic Trust. Mountrose, built in 1820, is a classic example of Federal Period architecture. It boasts classic large foundation rooms with tall ceilings. Hardwood floors run throughout the original three floors. Set on five acres with mature hardwoods, it is bordered by woodlands and fields offering panoramic views of birds and wildlife. An excellent location for horses! All within 50 miles of The Capitol, and 10 miles of Dahlgren, Virginia. The original brick-floor kitchen with hand hewn beams still exists as a den, with its cooking crane anchored in the fireplace. Although originally a separate building, it was eventually connected to the rest of the house, encompassing a more modern kitchen. Montrose features five fireplaces with mantles, including one fitted with gas logs. The fireplaces have not been used for some time. All are "as is". A large enclosed porch at the rear of the house is great for entertaining, and looks out over the rear of the property and adjoining woodland. Though built over 200 years ago, the house has a state of the art geothermal heat and AC system, making it more efficient in its heating and air than most homes being constructed to today's standards! Storm windows add further energy savings. This four bedroom, one and a half bath home is also plumbed for a sink in one of the top floor bedrooms. The second floor bath features two vanities and a steam shower. Don't worry about water bills, as pure fresh water is supplied by a deep well. The property contains a large barn with concrete floors. It has room for a shop, equipment storage and large work area. Bring all your toys! Two period smokehouses flank the walk from the driveway to the house. A small gazebo completes the look. The western field has a horse or equipment shed, while the eastern field offers room for vegetables or hay field. This is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Craig Marcum• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,349
Year built
1820
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charles County
APN
05 033411
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
AC
Agricultural Conservation Zone
The Agricultural Conservation Zone provides a full range of agricultural and farming activities, protects these established uses from encroaching development which might adversely affect the agricultural economy of the County and encourages the right to farm in the County without undue burden on the landowner. The zone is to prevent premature urbanization in areas where public utilities, roads and other public facilities are planned to meet exclusively rural needs and where present public programs do not propose public facility improvements suitable for development at higher densities. This zone provides for certain agriculture-related commercial and industrial uses with special conditions. Such uses are to accommodate flexibility in the use of lands by those persons or organizations that pursue agriculture activities and/or earn their income from agriculture when these uses are not in conflict with the protection of farmland and support protection of the farm economy. The zone protects existing natural resources and scenic values and provides limitations on residential development and encroachment in these areas dominated by agricultural uses. In addition, the zone assists in the implementation of the County's Transferable Development Rights (TDR) Program by providing an appropriate zone to be designated as a sending area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Processing
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Door Features: Six Panel
Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Built-Ins, CeilngFan(s), Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Walk-in Closet(s), Wainscotting, Wood Floors