320 Connelly Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911

Historic Home Renovation opportunity! 8+ acres of land with full complement of AG buildings, fenced pasture and pond! A true Diamond in the Rough ready for your vision and talents to make this your own! The property is to be offered for Sale at Public Auction on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 12 Noon. The list price is the suggested opening bid and not the anticipated sale price. $ 10,000.00 Contract Deposit required. 5% Buyer's Premium. Settlement by October 13, 2021. Early 19th C Stone Colonial Home with unique colored glass-embedded stucco. The home was built circa 1806 and is on the Maryland Historic Registry, CE-906 (Preston House). It is comprised of a 2-story stone structure with 2-story 4-bay stone addition and remains largely unchanged to this day. The Country kitchen features a stone fireplace with pellet stove insert and exposed beam ceiling. There is a traditional fireplace with molded wood surround and mantle in the dining area. The living room area is finished with a double fireplace, each with wood mantle and surrounds. An updated bath with clawfoot tub lies between the stone structure and the rear 1806 log house. The original log house wing of the home has been restored with exposed hand hewn log walls and ceiling and walk-in stone fireplace with kettle hook. This room currently is used as an office but could be used as a main level bedroom suite . The second level contains 4 bedrooms, an updated bathroom, and a family room with pellet stove and built-in book case. The laundry is located on the enclosed side porch with access to the rear patio and kitchen. A full complement of AG Outbuildings include a det. 2-car garage, bank barn with loafing area, carport, run-in shed, garden shed, milking parlor, and early 19th C brick smokehouse. There are 6 acres of fenced pasture and a 1/4 acre pond. The is a fabulous opportunity that should not be missed! The seller will not negotiate contracts prior to the auction on August 14, 2021 at 12 noon. Plan to attend the traditional personal property auction beginning at 10 am, prior to the real estate auction, which provides an opportunity to purchase antiques, household effects, automotive and wood shop tools, lawn and garden and farming hand tools and more! A detailed list of personal property will be posted by August 1, 2021. Please see the MLS disclosures for the detailed brochure, historical registry information, auction terms and contract.