The most popular story on our site this week may have looked like a spotlight on just any old piece of land on the market, but really, it was all about the goats. Bradshaw’s First Purchase has actually been up for sale for months, but it only recently grabbed Marylanders’ attention — and who can blame them? It’s a secluded 55-acre isle located right off of Smith Island on the shore, and it comes with a herd of about 30 goats.
The owner of the land told The Daily Times of Salisbury his parcel is known to locals as Goat Island, nevermind its actual formal name. Evidently, the island has a long history with goats, though this bunch is relatively new; the old herd was reportedly wiped out by a particularly rough winter two decades ago.
Whoever wants the land and its goats has to shell out $1.5 million. If that seems steep, just know that 10 years ago, the owners were asking $15 million.
Here were Baltimore Fishbowl’s other most popular reads during the last seven days:
Ethan McLeod – “The Feds Are Auctioning Off this Historic Lighthouse Near Baltimore, with a Starting Bid of $15K” – Friday, Aug. 4
Cynthia McIntyre – “An Authentic Roland Parker: Unassuming Mansion in Prime Location Asks $1.295M” – Tuesday, Aug. 8
Ethan McLeod – “Unlicensed Cab Driver Shoots, Robs Customer in Druid Hill Park Just Before ‘Ceasefire’ Begins” – Friday, Aug. 4
Marion Winik – “Surprise Party Surprise” – Wednesday, Aug. 2
Ethan McLeod – “Multiple Boats Found Sinking in Fells Point Marina Thursday Morning” – Thursday, Aug. 3
Kit Pollard – “Hot Plate: National Oyster Day, The Elephant Turns One, Tagliata & The Elk Room Open” – Friday, Aug. 4
Ethan McLeod – “Anne Arundel Police Suspend Officer for Trying to Snatch Recording Device Out of Man’s Hand” – Tuesday, Aug. 8
Ethan McLeod – “Baltimore Co. Council Tables Vote to Scale Back Planned ‘Towson Station’ Royal Farms” – Tuesday, Aug. 8
Ethan McLeod – “David Simon Condemns War on Drugs at NYT Conference, Using Baltimore as an Example” – Monday, Aug. 7
