1800s Germantown Home Has '50s-Inspired Diner, Vintage Car Garage

GERMANTOWN, MD — At Patch, we comb through hundreds of listings across Maryland. You name it, we've (probably) seen it.

But then we saw a home that stopped us in our tracks. A home steeped in history that really was in a league of its own.

Enter: 17200 Riffle Ford Rd. in Germantown.

The Victorian-style farmhouse, which sits on nearly seven acres of land, was built around 1872 by a prosperous farmer and merchant named John Hanson Gassaway. According to official government records, Gassaway was president of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society in the late 1870s and early 1880s, and operated a successful fertilizer and grain store in Germantown Station.

The house remained in the Gassaway family until December of 1911. After changing hands several times, 17200 Riffle Ford Rd. is back on the market. It can be yours for $1,250,000. And it can be purchased fully furnished.

In total, the home boasts three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 3,725 square feet of living space.

Beyond the front door is a sun-drenched living room with crown molding, hardwood floors, and a fireplace.

Around the corner is the kitchen, which boasts quartz countertops, Rohl polished nickel faucets, a fireclay sink, an induction cooktop, and a Vermont Castings gas stove.

All three bedrooms and four bathrooms have been restored and renovated. They have hardwood floors throughout and overlook the home's lush green property.

Other property highlights include a koi pond with a waterfall, an eight-bay temperature-controlled garage, fully restored historic outbuildings, a replica of a 1950s diner (great for parties), and five porches.

• Address: 17200 Riffle Ford Rd, Germantown, Maryland
• Price: $1,250,000
• Square Feet: 3725
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 4 Baths
• Built: 1850
• Features: To truly experience this extraordinary property, it should be seen first hand - it is so easy to show! Steeped in history, the restoration and renovation of this idyllic mid-nineteenth century Maryland farm has been lovingly maintained with intimate care given to represent the exciting past of this incredible property. In fact, the State and County provide incentives to maintain this fantastic house. From the moment you arrive at The John Hanson Gassaway House, you are transported. Truly no detail has been spared, and the property can even be purchased fully furnished. The home features a spacious design with a simply beautiful center entertaining and sitting area. This home remains true to its original history while incorporating modern luxuries. The home includes multiple fireplaces throughout, a renovated attic space, an elegant outdoor porch, and a gourmet kitchen complete with quartz countertops, Rohl polished nickel faucets, a Shaw's fireclay sink, induction cooktop, and a Vermont Castings gas stove in the kitchen's eat-in area. The gracious three bedrooms and four bathrooms have all been restored and renovated, and storage is not lacking throughout the home or the extensive grounds. The home is situated on 7 acres of beautiful Maryland farmland that include dramatic wide-open views, an incredible 8 bay 2-level heated and cooled garage, fully restored historic outbuildings, and a peaceful koi pond with a gentle rolling waterfall. And while you feel as though you are a million miles away, in reality, you are only a ten-minute drive to the SoccerPlex, as well as dining and shopping. Truly, a one of a kind, home in absolutely pristine condition that could easily have a future as a bed & breakfast, wedding venue, leisure farm or stable, AirBnB and a country retreat, or for a classic car collection and showcase.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.