Compass Real Estate
River Farm is officially on the market.
The 27-acre property at 7931 E. Boulevard Dr. is listed for $32.9 million by Sue Goodhart of The Goodhart Group, Compass Real Estate.
The listing comes after months of controversy following the decision by the board of the American Horticultural Society to sell the property to remain financially viable.
Community members voiced concerns that the property would be completely redeveloped and no longer be open to the public. AHS leadership countered that they would try to find a buyer who would respect the property's history and allow public access, but there are no guarantees.
The listing on the public MLS listing service Bright MLS homes is extensive, with 73 photos and a lengthy description:
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own 27-plus acres of riverfront property in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Imagine owning an estate renowned for its unobstructed views of the Potomac River and impeccably maintained gardens.
Just 20 minutes from Washington, DC, River Farm, a sweeping 27.5-acre property located on the Potomac River, is on the market for the first time in nearly 50 years.
The charm of the past envelops you immediately upon entering the property. As you wind through the circular driveway you will see the 11,000-square-foot stone manor house nestled in an elegant park-like setting. As you gaze across the gardens, you'll take in expansive views of the Potomac River.
The existing home is currently being used as offices for the American Horticultural Society, but as you step through the front door of the stately manor house, it's easy to envision its history as a private residence.
To the right, you'll find a large parlor with a beautiful view of the river and just beyond the foyer, a dining room perfect for entertaining. Walk down the hallway, a gracious ballroom with a spectacular vista of the grounds. Ascend the stairs to the second level, and you'll find six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The lower level of the home contains ample storage.
Original trim, windows and floors are found throughout the home, and the Potomac is visible from many of the rooms. Just off the ballroom is a large bluestone terrace framed on one side by a stately hedge of English boxwood.
As you tour the property, you'll encounter a series of perennial gardens, a children's garden, and a naturalistic four-acre meadow. River Farm also includes a carriage house, cottage and two storage garages.
The full listing also details the land's significant history dating back to the mid-1650s.
