4128 Coxey Brown Rd, Myersville, MD 21773

A 3 acre hobby farm that is zoned for agriculture, 4128 Coxey Brown Road offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while living comfortably within driving distance to local amenities. Distance to Myersville: 3.3 miles, 7 minutes Distance to Middletown: 4.8 miles, 10 minutes Distance to Frederick: 11 miles, 22 minutes Distance to Hagerstown: 16 miles, 26 minutes Families will enjoy access to excellent day care options and Myersville Elementary School, which feeds into Middletown Middle and High School. School bus pick-up is at the end of the driveway. Directly uphill along Coxey Brown Road is a most challenging ascent for road cyclists, leading to the ridge along Catoctin Mountain. Gambrill Park and the Frederick City Watershed are along the mountaintop, featuring some of the best hiking and mountain bike trails in the region. Back roads in the watershed lead to Frederick and Thurmont, with beautiful views all around. On the property, the main living area is a 2 bed-2 bath farmhouse, with well water, septic, recently replaced central AC, and standard appliances all included. The main bedroom has its own full bathroom, two sinks and a walk in closet. A sliding glass door opens up to a private back deck where magnificent sunsets are a regular occurrence. A second bedroom is suitable for use as an office, guest room, or a child's room, with another full bathroom adjacent. The main living area and TV room connects to the dining room and open kitchen, with a mudroom leading to the front entrance. Perhaps the most attractive feature is the sunroom, next to the living room, which has a wood burning stove and french doors that open into a covered porch - a great space for entertaining and enjoyment of all four seasons. Adjacent to the kitchen is a concrete outdoor relaxation space with its own fireplace and chimney for further enjoyment. A finished and climate controlled auxiliary building provides a suitable space for a home office, storage, or a room for reading and relaxation. This detached structure also has a garden-facing garage with its own wood stove and work bench - a great spot for creative pursuits of all kinds. An overhang in front of the garage hosts the lawn mower and gardening tools for the back yard, which hosts a massive fenced-in garden and two extremely sturdy chicken coops, capable of hosting up to 40+ chickens or guinea fowl, and even more quail. Uphill from the garden area are an orchard and barn full of gardening and agricultural equipment. The lower field features a wide open space with an antique hay rake, a hidden campsite, and a full view of the night sky for bathing in moonlight or watching meteor showers. Every July, the fireflys put on a nightly show that is a life-changing experience. The owners have put great care into this home and are seeking a tenant who will be a good steward to both the structures and the land. The ideal tenant may have interests in cultivating the garden and orchard for fun and profit. Presence of animals may be negotiated and must be carefully managed, with respect for neighbors. Have you ever wanted to try farming, permaculture, or living close to nature? Here is your opportunity to do so with minimal risk, in a beautiful, peaceful, bucolic location with like-minded neighbors. To protect our investment, a background check and credit check will be required for all applicants. Renters are responsible for internet, cable, electricity, mowing, leaf removal, and snow removal. Serious inquiries only, please. Tenant is responsible for cable, internet, and utilities. Owner will pay for trash pickup and pest control services. Tenant is responsible for mowing, autumn leaf cleanup, and snow removal. Mower is included with the rental property and is maintained by the owner. Tenant may utilize garden, field, barn, and chicken coops for poultry and agriculture. Use of land for raising other farm animals is subject to owner approval. Pets are negotiable. Tenant bears full responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by pets. Dogs must be non-bully breeds that are sociable and safe around families, children, and other dogs. Reusable tenant screening reports are not accepted. Background and credit checks will be facilitated by owner.