by hannah | Jul 23, 2025
Long Meadow Farm offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River from its secluded site at the end of a quiet lane. The home, built in 1970 by Texas Congressman Frank Ikard, who later led the American Petroleum Institute, served as his weekend retreat and a venue for...
by hannah | Jul 23, 2025
Beallair Manor is a historic estate with deep connections to early American history and the Washington family. The land was part of a grant owned by Lord Fairfax and was sold to John Crow in 1770. Crow’s son, Thomas, built a log home on the site, later replaced by a...
by hannah | Jul 23, 2025
Prospect Hall began as a 639-acre land grant from Lord Fairfax to Joseph Edward in the Shenandoah Valley. Positioned on a hill overlooking Opequon Creek, Edward built a modest two-room log home that formed the foundation of the estate. Upon his passing, the property...
by hannah | Jul 23, 2025
Built in 1774 by Scots-Irish immigrant Gilbert McKown, Marshy Dell sits along Mill Creek in Berkeley County. A log addition in 1803 nearly doubled its size while preserving its charm. A separate stone kitchen was later added. The current owner, a McKown descendant,...
by hannah | Jul 23, 2025
The Faulkner House, located on “Tuxedo Row” in the Boydville Historic District, was one of the grandest homes in old Martinsburg. It sits on two acres and was built in 1794-95 by James Strode, a friend of George Washington. Over its 225- year history, it has been...
