MD Manors, Farmhouses Offer Slice Of History: How Much House

MARYLAND — Homeownership can be exciting, but there's something about having a piece of history under your feet that's exhilarating.

There are numerous Maryland homes and properties considered to be historical in some way. There are manors that date back to the 1800s and row houses located in historic neighbors. Below is a sampling of historic homes and properties on the market in Maryland today.

1836 Cove Point Rd., Annapolis $3M

This waterfront property includes the original farmhouse built in 1897 that underwent an extensive renovation in 2009. There's views of the water from every angle of the home, which includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half-baths on more than three acres of wooded ground. Outside, there's a brick patio and a private pier along the sandy beach.

2605 Old Court, Baltimore $1.5M

Built in 1911, Glencliff Manor was constructed by the award-winning architectural firm Mottu & White that also designed Tyrconnell of Woodbrook and Friends School. The home has been restored and renovated to keep the historic elements of the home while adding modern style and needs. This Brooklandville estate exudes character with its heart pine floors, 11-foot ceilings, a two-story staircase, a country kitchen, six bedrooms with attached porches or balconies, four renovated bathrooms, a circular porch and a hen coop.

16131 Old York Rd., Monkton, $6M

A long tree-lined drive leads up to Harmony Hall, which was built in 1747. The completely renovated home overlooks a heart-shaped spring fed pond and stream. The classic manor home offers eight bedrooms and six bathrooms along with hickory flooring, high ceilings, four fireplaces, stone walls, gardens, an eight-stall stable and a stone guest house all on 33 acres.

7661 Dam Number 4 Rd., Sharpsburg $1.3M

Woburn Manor was built in 1818 in the federal style and once served as a 1,400-acre working estate along the Potomac River. The stones and hardwood used to construct the home came from the property. A tree-lined stone walled lane leads up to the now 12-acre farmette. The home features a front porch, 12-foot ceilings, original 200-year-old yellow pine floors, a working dumb waiter, three-story staircase and eight fireplaces. There's a stone-walled courtyard, a summer kitchen and separate staff housing.