Sited a short 45 minutes from Washington, DC, beyond a picturesque driveway lined with 70 ornamental cherry trees, sits Lindenwood Farm, an enchanting Civil War era historic estate within walking distance from historic Poolesville. Located at 20415 Westerly Road, this 10-acre farm and notable outbuildings are a living testament to a rich and storied past molded by local history.

Lindenwood Farm’s journey began as part of a 1754 land grant that launched a progression of plot subdivisions leading to its building in 1858 as part of the Williams family estate.  During the Civil War, this area of Poolesville, including Lindenwood Farm, bore witness to the comings and goings of both Union soldiers and Confederate rebels. Purchased from his own Uncle in 1870, John H. Williams left an indelible mark on his surrounding community and on the farm that would serve as a cornerstone of the area’s history. Featured in Maryland’s Agricultural Reserve Historic House Tour, Lindenwood Farm has been lovingly restored and modernized to seamlessly blend the charm of its past with today’s comforts. 

The residence retains much of its original Italianate and Victorian architectural touches on its exterior façade and boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, living and dining spaces, family room and a study.  While the tax record notes the home is 3,840 square feet of finished living space, we were told it is estimated to be a total of 4,285 square feet. The recently updated kitchen presents a large and welcoming space with a 15’x19’ log ...