100-104 W Main St, Middletown, MD, 21769

THE STONEBRAKER AND HARBAUGH MANSION - Circa 1829 - This 12 room, 4248 sq. ft. grand Federal brick residence is the centerpiece and living history heart of this storybook town. It is the oldest of the coveted beauties on Middletown's Mansion Row. The mansion includes - 1) Formal Rooms - grand entry and hallway, front parlor, back parlor, formal dining room, large kitchen with primitive detailing including original cooking hearth and period sink with cabinetry, and second floor great room. 2)Private Rooms - 7 bedrooms, 3 full baths. 3)Commercial Space - 1032 sq. ft. including 2 store fronts, a half bath and wet bar. 4)Additional Space - Main Attic reached by the formal staircase with 2324 sq. ft. with high ceilings and hardwood floors. Lower Level - 2836 sq. ft. part of the original general store currently used as commercial work space. It has a separate entrance and houses the original winter kitchen. 5) Lot -approximately 1/2 acre lot. outbuildings include a carriage house and early 4 bay garage. 6)Parking - 9 spaces on several lots. Street parking on 3 streets. Public lots are nearby. 7)Important History - The property was built by wealthy merchants who designed the structure as a grand residence and a substantial retail operation to supply early settlers moving west . It was sited at this strategic location on the National Road which settlers had to pass. The property played a pivotal role in the Civil War when then owner Peter Shafer paid a large ransom to General Jubal Early to prevent the Confederate Army from burning the town down. The original safe currently remains in the shop space. 8)Architectural Detail -ornate and important Greek Revival interiors include high ceilings, fire place mantels, original distemper paint, Federal/Gothic Revival stenciling, Greek Revival plasterwork, Egyptian Revival cast detailing, hand hewn beams, elegant formal 3 level staircase and 6 over 6 windows with period glass. 9)Zoning - The building is zoned General Commercial but may be used as a residence with shops/offices. Finally, the easy commute to Washington/ Baltimore and award winning public schools make this a great family home, a work at home residence and/or home with ancillary revenue operations.