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Attention to Architectural Detail

By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography by Janelle Stroup, Thru the Lens

Gracious living awaits the new owners of this gorgeous and beautifully updated colonial in St. Michaels. This is evident upon first entry as the home’s unique and architecturally inviting central staircase feature is a visual stunner with its distinctive and exquisite cherry wood bannister. This central staircase element allows for ease of flow throughout the first floor and is intelligently designed to provide plenty of storage options within its base. A true work of craftsmanship, character, and creativity.

The beauty of the entry does not stop there as the formal living room to the left with the home’s vintage fireplace façade takes pride of place there, providing a focal point and historical reference to the home’s build date of 1890. These subtle details restored and enhanced can be seen in various points throughout the home with its original built-ins, crown moldings, and additional period-style upgrading.

Listing & Buyer’s Agent: William Marquess; Coldwell Banker Realty; 4 Church Circle, Annapolis; m. 410-9243212; o. 410-263-8686; skipper.marquess@cbmove.com; cbmove.com

Primary Structure Built: 1890 Sold For: $1,100,000 Original List Price: $1,100,000 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 half (main house) Living Space: 2,940 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 0.19 acre

A less formal, family-oriented gathering space is located on the opposite side of the staircase, and a spacious formal dining room flows from the open living room space. This dining space is connected to an upgraded and roomy eat-in kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances. Amazing natural light floods in from a skylight above. A combination of original and new caramel-colored hardwoods are installed throughout the home.

Upstairs on the property’s main home there’s a gorgeous primary bedroom with a huge walk-in closet, and en suite bath featuring vintage décor touches such as wainscoting. This floor also offers an additional bedroom, bath, and sitting room.

A home office, a large recreation room, home gym, and another full bath are located on the second level of this property’s detached two-car garage and spacious workshop area. This extra space is perfect for working from home in a lovely yet separate environment from the main house, and provides an additional option for guest quarters.

And this home’s location, location, location does not fail to impress either as it is situated just one block from the Domingo Creek dock and kayak launch, a bike path, and St. Michaels Waterfront Park—a great spot to sit by the water, cycle, and fish either by kayak or from the shore.