Fine Suburban Style

By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography By Jeff Jackson

This 4,000-square-foot residence in Davidsonville offers all the welcoming warmth of a true homecoming. Nestled in a serene, wooded setting, this modern farmhouse-style home is the epitome of the great suburban escape.

Entering the property via its long driveway, guests get a glimpse of its seven acres dotted with rustic tobacco barns, a private backdrop of mature forest, and the home’s cedar shake exte- rior. Pecan-colored hardwoods greet those guests at the entry and flow through the first floor with its modern, open-plan design highlighted with series of windows throughout the space.

Upon entry to the kitchen, there’s a visual treat for the eye with its vintage metal chandelier above a luxurious center island topped with dark granite over a white, multi-functional base. Three breakfast bar stools of contrasting-colored wood, complement the rest of the custom cabinetry in the kitchen that also features a separate dining area along a wall of large windows, all stainless-steel appliances, and gorgeous crown molding throughout.

The kitchen flows into a lovely main living area with a homey stone fireplace balanced on either side by custom built-ins. With plenty of room for a large

Listing Agent: Travis Paez; Long & Foster Annapolis Bestgate; 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis; m. 410-224-0631; o. 410-224-0600; travispaez@ lnf.com; longandfoster.com Buyers’ Agent: Mary Carlisle; Coldwell Banker Chesapeake; 144 S. Cross Street, Chestertown; m. 410-703-3820; o. 410-778-0330; mcarlisle@cbchesapeake.com; coldwellbanker.com

Primary Structure Built: 2003

Sold For: $1,610,000

Original List Price: $1,650,000

Bedrooms: 5

Baths: 3 Full, 1 Half

Living Space: 4,137 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 7.17 acres sectional sofa and a side seating area, this open-plan space is perfect for entertaining. A separate dining room is also available for more formal family dinners.

This level also features a large, first floor home office, butler’s pantry/ laundry room, and a half bath.

All of the home’s five bedrooms are located on the upper level. The gracious owner’s suite has a set of French doors that lead to the room’s private patio overlooking the property’s pastoral land and tobacco barns—the perfect place to chill with a glass of wine or cup of coffee. The suite offers a large soaking tub and glass panel shower, as well as a spacious walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms and two baths are located on this level.

A finished lower level features a carpeted bonus room with walkout stairs, and outside there’s a lovely screened-in porch where all the family’s episodes in outdoor living can begin.