10955 EARNSHAW LN La Plata, MD 20646

WORK FROM HOME IN A SERENE LOCATION! Property is high speed Internet (FIOS) connected. Tours via zoom or skype are available see contact information. Comprising 10955 Earnshaw Lane (Main house) and 10953 Earnshaw Lane (accessory apartment) and workshop, this beautiful property offers more than 5,200 combined square feet of living space. Situated on 25 acres, surrounded by working farms, this home provides privacy and quiet, while still being close to everything. The 3779 square foot main house features 3 master suites with a large first-floor master suite, heart-of-pine flooring, two brick patios, large custom windows, 9-ft ceilings throughout, upgraded crown and trim moldings throughout, and loads of storage, including nine walk-in closets and a large conditioned cellar. The kitchen has custom cherry-wood cabinets, a breakfast nook, and a large island with a second sink. This home features a formal dining room, two-story entry foyer with accessible ledge, open living room with hand-carved mantel surrounding a pellet stove, and over-sized windows providing light and gorgeous views. Separate from the main house, the accessory apartment (2 bedrooms, 1 bath, laundry, full kitchen and living room) has its own street address and can be rented for income, used as a guest house, or used as housing for farm staff/caretaker. Below the apartment is a large, 3-space carport and conditioned workshop with 3/4 bath, perfect for cleaning up after working in the yard. Outside, this property includes three large pastures, an orchard with 30+trees: peach, apple, plum and pecan. The pastures have wine-grape quality soils, currently with a timothy/orchard grasses mix, ready for livestock or crops. The orchard, pecan rows, and pastures all have irrigation and electricity for the fences. Additionally, there are over 1400 square feet of vegetable garden, organically maintained, trellised, covered, and ready to plant. A portion of the wooded acres is in Forest Conservation, providing a privacy buffer and about 100,000 board-feet of harvestable timber, as well as a tax reduction. This property includes an additional 3 recorded PERC s (see plat) -- build a barn with utilities, a tenant house, family/multi-generational property, or even subdivision. The property is across from state DNR land, affording privacy and an abundance of wildlife. Located in La Plata, near the border of Charles and St. Mary's counties, the property is commuting distance to Washington DC, PAX River NAS, Joint Base Andrews, or Dahlgren Naval base and close to state parks, historic areas, multiple waterways, and many other attractions. The property has a rich history, dating from the mid-17th century and has been the subject of a published archaeological study; many artifacts have been found on the property. NOTE: THREE adjacent 3-acre lots are not included with this property but are available for purchase.