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Darnestown, Maryland

Population: 22,000
Located in Prince George's County

If you're looking for a town that has a long and rich history, then look no further than Darnestown. Today Darnestown has developed into one of the Maryland's most desirable hidden gems. This upscale community boasts an ideal location in Montgomery County only 25 miles northwest of Washington D.C. and just west of the Chesapeake Bay.

Darnestown is a verdant belt of tranquility covered by rolling hills, woodsy areas and the occasional marsh. Approximately 22,000 locals enjoy community living and easy access to bordering cities and industrial hubs. Complete with a sandstone mill, blacksmith and stagecoach, Darnestown is a cozy reminder of yesteryear. Stylish family farmhouses provide a charming backdrop. Home to one of three "roofed" gothic dairy barns, Darnestown is filled with small-town historic beauty.

Today Darnestown's economy is thriving. Many small businesses have settled in the area and include law firms, internet marketing, landscape companies and photography services. Wholesale/retail, manufacturing, professional and scientific concerns complete the town's economic stability. For a quiet interlude, locals can stroll through the waterfowl sanctuary at nearby Dierssen Wildlife Management Area and admire the mallards. For outdoor recreation, residents can enjoy tennis, swimming and soccer at Darnestown Park. Darnestown Swim & Racquet Club and Quince.

The children in the community are offered some of the finest schools in the region, both public and private. There are also several outstanding colleges and universities are nearby. The cosmopolitan academic settings of Washington D.C. - such as Georgetown University and Trinity College - are a short drive away, as are many other four-year institutions.

Looking for a home? Then your search ends here at Darnestown! The town's houses are diverse, with homes for sale to fit all lifestyles and budgets. Affordable condominiums and townhouses, lovely brick homes and sprawling Colonial-style estate properties can all be found. Four- or five-bedroom single-family detached homes range in price from the high $300,000's to the high $700,000's. Prices for large estate properties and luxury executive homes can exceed $900,000. Many homes for sale offer scenic treed views and are located on wooded lots.

Darnestown subdivisions such as Spring Meadows offer Colonial-style multi-level homes for sale with wood burning fireplaces and two-car garages. Brick or stone exteriors are common among the town's condominiums and townhouses, most of which range in price from the high $100,000's to the mid-$300,000's. If Maryland, Washington D.C. is in your future, then make sure Darnestown is your choice! You can't go wrong with this lovely part of real estate, surrounded by all the best life can offer.

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