March 20, 2006: Equestrian-Estate Community Launched
Shepherdstown, WV, March 20, 2006 -- THE CROFTS at SHEPHERDSTOWN (www.thecroftswv.com) announces 16 lots for sale at the first-ever gated Equestrian-Estate community in Jefferson County. With estate home-sites ranging from 4 to 11 acres and starting in the low $300s -- the gated subdivision is designed around a 9.5 acre park, over 2 miles of riding & hiking trails and a planned equestrian center. The 170 acre undeveloped farm was purchased one year ago by Peter S. Corum and two partners and is located within minutes of two equestrian fixtures. Only 90 minutes from Washington, DC and Baltimore, the increasingly popular Eastern Panhandle draws thousands of new commuters each year and THE CROFTS uniqueness and appeal is already generating excitement.

"The open space of the country with the benefits of a gated community describes the balance we want to achieve," says Peter S. Corum, the 37-year old developer and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Consultant, who believes the time is right for an upscale equestrian community in the Eastern Panhandle. "Shepherdstown has beautiful historic homes and golf club communities but we don't have anything for horse lovers." Corum points out that in Upperville, Middleburg and even Potomac there are 'horses allowed' neighborhoods but THE CROFTS (www.thecroftswv.com) is a "horse-centered" community designed to make it easy for families to enjoy the equestrian lifestyle with affordable luxury." Corum has resident groomsmen living on the property and homeowners can stable horses on their own land or in the privately owned Equestrian Center which will have a lighted arena and ! other amenities.

Shepherdstown, WV has been dubbed "Georgetown West" for its trendy culture and location along the Potomac as well as being home to Shepherd University and the highly acclaimed Contemporary Arts Theater Festival (CATF) "The MARC train has made it possible for thousands of DC commuters to relocate here and raise their families," says Peter S. Corum. He believes THE CROFTS isn't just a home it is a lifestyle and will bring Shepherdstown and the surrounding areas to a higher level in prestige and real estate equity. "THE CROFTS, is one more example of how Shepherdstown is becoming to DC workers what Greenwich has long been to NY workers." Corum and his wife and children will be one of the first to break ground for their homesite later this year.

For more information visit www.thecroftswv.com and to schedule an interview with Peter S. Corum please contact Carrol Van Stone @ 304-671-0244 or visibilitybook@aol.com

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