Property Overview

Located in the downtown historic district of Shepherdstown WV, Thomas Shepherd Inn guests conveniently walk to all locally owned shops, restaurants, Shepherd University, and the C&O towpath which is popular with both USA and international bicyclists and hikers. Both Shepherdstown and Shepherd University host year-round events, including the Contemporary American Theater Festival every July. Shepherdstown's multiple attractions and popular events bring overnight guests to town, many comprising repeat visitors to this perfectly located Inn. Historic Shepherdstown is located on the Potomac River, one hour from both Washington DC and Baltimore, MD.
Thomas Shepherd Inn guests frequently visit Antietam Civil War battlefield located four miles from Shepherdstown in Sharpsburg, MD. Also popular is historic Harper's Ferry, located only twelve miles from Shepherdstown.
The historic Inn building, built in 1868, was originally a parsonage, then clinics and home for two physicians and their four children. It was remodeled into the B&B in 1984. Current owners purchased the Inn in 2021, immediately closed it for remodeling, and re-opened the Inn in April of 2022. Remodeling included 4 new bathrooms, new roof and gutters, 2 new water heaters, complete new electric service "breaker box", Indow brand acoustic window inserts throughout, new storm doors, plaster and paint throughout, thick granite tops placed on every radiator, upgraded lighting, integrated smoke detectors, emergency lighting and exit signs, coded entries, and multiple other repairs and upgrades. All new kitchen and owner's suite master bath were installed by prior owners in 2020. This Inn is in pristine and beautiful, turn-key condition.

This spacious Inn boasts high ceilings, wide hallways, large windows, beautiful trim and moldings, and gorgeous hardwood floors.
The first floor rear of the building houses the owner's quarters with private entrance. The first floor front of the building houses the spacious entry, the majestic parlor with working gas log fireplace, a relaxing Civil War themed lounge with a lovely fireplace, a guest powder room, and the large and attractively remodeled kitchen.
The second floor houses the six inviting and thoughtfully-furnished guest suites, and the attractive library which is located off the large upstairs back porch. Guests can enter the Inn through either the first floor front door, or the second floor back porch door, with coded entries. There is private off-street parking located at the rear of the Inn's spacious back yard garden which features a new flagstone walkway and new fence. Easy entry to the Inn is provided from the parking lot up the new back staircase and through the upstairs back porch door into the library.

About the Owner's Quarters

The owners quarters has a private entrance off the back yard garden and private parking lot. It is comprised of a very large and lovely bedroom/sitting room with a double-sided brick fireplace between. The sitting room area has a double recliner loveseat, and a tv mounted above the working gas log fireplace. The very large business office area has spacious storage cabinets, two desks, a filing cabinet, other furniture, and a small refrigerator. There is a second large bedroom we currently use as our "walk-in closet". There is another cozy room with an exterior entrance which we use as a second "tv room". The bathroom was remodeled in 2022 and features a glass door walk-in shower.