9710 Katie Leigh Ct | Great Falls

Two Acre Charming Historic Farmhouse with New England Roots

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Steeped in history and brimming with New England charm, this beautifully expanded farmhouse offers a rare blend of timeless character and modern livability. Originally built in 1884, this home began as a simple two-story farmhouse before evolving over the decades into the expansive ~5,300 square foot, 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence it is today. Thoughtful additions have preserved its historic appeal while creating generous living spaces designed for comfort and entertaining.

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A Legacy of Growth & Expansion

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• 1884 – Built as a classic I-House: two stories, two rooms in length, and one room deep.

• Pre-1980s – Expanded to a more traditional Colonial style, adding a new living room, kitchen and family room on the main level, along with two additional bedrooms and two baths upstairs.

• 1990 - 2014 – Further expansion introduced a larger kitchen and family room, a laundry room, a grand three-sided-window library with custom built-ins and a third fireplace on the main level, a lower-level recreation room, and a privately separated 2-bedroom, 1-bath suite on the upper level — perfect for guests.

• 2014 - 2025 – Nearly $300K in major upgrades, including a $150K+ slate composite roof with new gutters and shutters, three new hot water heaters, four new HVAC systems, and more (see full list on page 2)

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Set on two serene acres, this home offers a wraparound front porch, a screened-in porch, a flagstone patio with a tranquil water feature, and a fenced-in area for dogs — offering peaceful country living in a sought-after neighborhood with convenient access to modern amenities.

A Storied Past — Welcome to Orchard Hill

The property’s history dates back to the Hicks family, who migrated from New England after the Civil War. Originally a working dairy farm and later an orchard, the Hicks family played a pivotal role in shaping the local economy and culture. As charter members of the Great Falls Grange, their influence extended throughout the region.  Alice Hicks later connected the family’s legacy with the Gunnell and Cornwell families and even lived in and operated the original Forestville Schoolhouse beside the Great Falls Grange.

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Come experience the timeless beauty of this historic farmhouse—where history meets home!