Rare opportunity to own a valuable piece of history in Dayton. Howard Road is named for the once 240 acre farm assembled between 1859 and 1877 by George A. Howard, grandson of the 5th Governor of Maryland, John Eager Howard. After his death in 1903, Howard's son, Eugene sold 56 acres and a tenant house off the farm in 1908. 14106 has a date of 1907 in the basement and tax records confirm this dwelling was started that year by Eugene and Lillie Howard. Eugene died in 1937 and Lillie died five years later. The farm passed to their children who sold it out of the family in 1943. By 1967 the home farm was reduced to just less than 3 acres, and is now for sale. Complete history and deed transfer information can be found in the Document section of Bright. This charming early 20th century farmhouse has been lovingly preserved, renovated and improved by the recent owners of 40 years. Main entrance flanked by living room with propane fireplace, dining room and grand front staircase. Huge kitchen with rear stair to second floor has large breakfast bar and table space, bay window overlooking rear. Main level laundry room, butler's pantry, mud room, powder room and storage area. Upper level master bedroom with private bath; 3 other bedrooms with ample closets, built-in shelving and drawer units. Full stair to finished attic with library shelving; a perfect secret play or multi-purpose room and plenty of additional storage. The heartwood flooring on the main and second levels of the farmhouse, bulls eye molding, unique newel post and solid oak banister are original. The grounds include a pond, mature trees to include specimen trees as a tulip magnolia, holly and oak; large level open field which was the former pasture/riding ring. Detached buildings include a 2-car garage with attached 2-stall pony stable. Detached equipment/tool shed with work benches and greenhouse. The peaceful front porch provides the serenity of rural living as you watch the world go by.