31403 Lambson Forest Rd Galena, MD 21635

A rare, turn-key opportunity for organic farming and great hunting! Located in the vast, fertile inlands of Maryland's Eastern Shore, minutes from the Chesapeake Bay, historic Locust Hill Farm (c. 1840) is a 339 acre working farm with roughly 242 acres of tillable, organic fields, 15 acres of organic pastures for cattle, goats, sheep, etc., and 80+ acres of mature timber forest or other areas, including various barns, stables, and two tenant houses. An understated gravel drive welcomes visitors to the farm, passing stretches of corn fields, and gently curving under a canopy of mature trees, meandering past the spring-fed pond and weeping willow tree, and eventually climbing to the homestead. On the left, the original Federal-style, brick farmhouse, which has historic records dating back to the 18th century, contains elements for multi-purpose use. The formal center hall entrance with entertaining spaces on either side gives way to a tavern-like gathering room with exposed beams, fireplace, and seasoned wood floors. A screened-in porch extends to the side yard, where a sparkling pool and 2BR pool house provide a cool escape in summer. An updated kitchen with granite counters completes the first level, and multiple bedrooms provide ample space for sleeping on the second floor. The driveway's right fork passes horses and goats in a fenced paddock. Nearby, chickens, peacocks and exotic geese wander freely around the bank barn and stalls, where longhorn cattle share a courtyard with two potbelly pigs. Beyond the stalls and oversized pole barn, larger organic pastures provide plenty of grazing room for horses and cows. After years of adhering to strict farming and environmental guidelines, Locust Hill Farm proudly sells organic crops from its tillable acreage, and follows the Maryland Nutrient Management Program, designed to protect the soil and the delicate Chesapeake watershed area. More information is available upon request re: soil studies, farm management, and strategic marketing and local/regional partnership opportunities for organic farming.