Precious Piece of

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Precious Piece of History

By Lisa J. Gotto

This historical property with its main house that dates back to 1800, has belonged to one Maryland family since the 1930s. In many ways you can see history play out as you tour the property with its rustic barns, mature grounds, and the home’s original kitchen, parts of which date back to the 17th century.

Located in Trappe, the 115-acre lot exudes Chesapeake Bay splendor and sits on a point along the waters of the Choptank River providing a wealth of privacy and 360-degree vistas for its owners. Indeed, magnificent sunrises and sunsets come with the bucolic vibe so prized on the Eastern Shore.

Along with the property’s 2.3 miles of shoreline, the grounds also offer two waterside cottages, one with two bedrooms and two baths, and the other with two bedrooms and one bath. A two-bedroom, one-bath caretaker’s cottage and a three-bedroom waterside tenant house provide ample extra-income-bearing opportunities.

Listing Agent: Laura Carney; TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; 17 Goldsborough St., Easton; m. 410-310-3307; o. 410-673-3344; lcarney@ttrsir.com; sothebysrealty.com Buyer’s Agent: Cornelia C. Heckenbach; 109 S. Talbot St., St. Michaels; m. 410-310-1229; o. 410-7450283; info@corneliaheckenbach.com; stmichaelsmdwaterfront.com

Primary Structure Built: 1800 Sold For: $4,200,000 Original List Price: $4,750,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Full, 1 Half Living Space: 7,182 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 115 acres

Back at the main house, the new homeowners will enjoy casual interiors with aspects of elegance sprinkled throughout. A formal entry with two-toned staircase introduces guests to the home’s lovely hardwood floors and high ceilings. The kitchen is located in the oldest part of the home and retains its original wood ceiling and a large hearth. A convenient mudroom, private office, and an elegant, formal dining room are also located in this section of the home.

Well-maintained, large-plank hardwoods connect the dining room to a gracious living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcases on either side. This home offers the gentility of two lovely screenedin porches both offering tranquil water views and charming beadboard ceilings and wooden spindle railings.

All the bedrooms in the main house are located on the upper level; all offer water views and are well appointed. In addition to three baths on this level, it also offers the second story screened-in porch; the perfect spot to relax with a tranquil breeze and a good book.

Outside, there’s a large in-ground pool with brick patio area which is just steps from the property’s private 60-foot pier with two boat slips and 3.5 feet of mean low water from which you can launch a summer’s day adventure.