In the Grand Tradi

from What's Up? Annapolis: April 2022

Beauty on Bodkin

In the Grand Tradition

By Lisa J. Gotto

Solid, stately, and supremely situated to provide breathtaking views of the South River, this modern-day mansion offers more than 7,000 square-feet of living space. Just steps inside the front door, guests will find soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and an exquisite view to the property’s 271 feet of water frontage. Offering that winning combination of style and sophistication, this home was constructed of only the finest of materials and high-quality finishes.

A large, sunny, and oh-so-essential home office is conveniently located just to the right of the home’s front entry through a gorgeous set of French doors. A center console desk connects to a wall of custom cherry wood built-ins, providing ample storage space for files and shelving for books and keepsakes.

The formal living room which features a grand, arched Palladian window, a high ceiling with chandelier, and a series of gorgeous architectural columns, offers the optimal space for fine entertaining. This area flows back into the home’s elegant formal dining room, also highlighted with columns.

The home’s great room, which includes a spacious kitchen and family room combo, is located to the left of the formal living area in its own wing of the home. This open-plan area is flooded with natural light from a series of windows which frame the kitchen and family gathering area. The gourmet kitchen offers a huge peninsula with granite countertops, a six-burner gas range with a hood-hiding, two-tone wood façade, and a stunning wall of integrated storage and appliance solutions crafted of cherry wood.

Across from the seating available at the peninsula, there’s a separate breakfast table area with a gorgeous tray ceiling treatment above; every morning meal providing the day’s first views of the South River. This area flows effortlessly into the home’s informal entertainment area with a central gas fireplace with mounted flat screen TV above. Of course, those waterfront views rival anything the family will see on television.

The home’s primary bedroom suite is situated to the opposite side of the living room in its own wing. The area is a complete retreat for the homeowners with its sweeping waterfront views, its own gas fireplace, a spacious walk-in closet, and a separate seating area with tray ceiling treatment.

The primary bathroom exudes a spa vibe with its granite-topped dual sink vanity, a jetted, over-sized tub, and separate steam shower with multiple showerheads and custom built-in bench. Ceramic tile floors flow throughout.

Listing Agent: Reid & Charlie Buckley; The Mr. Waterfront Team of Long & Foster Real Estate; 320 6th St., Annapolis; m. 410-279-1843; o. 410-266-6880; reid@waterfronthomes.org; waterfronthomes.org

Primary Structure Built: 2011 Sold For: $3,750,000 Original List Price: $3,750,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Full, 1 Half Living Space: 7,518 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 1.44 Acres

The upper-level features three additional bedrooms; two with private vanities and a shared bath. The third bedroom features an en suite bath.

In addition to a fifth bedroom and full bath, the home’s lower-level offers an extensive indoor entertaining space with rec area, a large, separate wet bar area with refrigerator, a home gym, and walk-out access to the property’s meticulous landscaping complete with a large, in-ground pool and patio area.

Outdoors, the water vistas include that of the property’s private, 80-foot pier with two boat lifts and two jet ski lifts, as well as the home’s unique views out to and beyond the South River Bridge.