A Chesapeake Colonial

from What's Up? Central Maryland: June 2022

by What's Up? Media

Fresh Take: Rhubarb

A Chesapeake Colonial Craftsman

By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography by Michele Sheiko

An abundance of charm greets the visitor to this 2,700-square-foot Colonial Craftsman home in Eastport. With its rich, blue shingle shake, red roof, and white window trim, this residence has an historic and patriotic presence.

“There’s something magical about the charm this 1901 built home conveyed,” says Listing Agent Wendy Oliver. “Walls of memories, beautiful original features, and walls of lightfilled windows. This truly was one of my favorites.”

A nostalgic, double screen door opens onto a gracious front porch, perfect for a late-day summer cocktail and people-watching. Inside, the home is steeped in pre-war features, like its original hardwood floors, large archways, and lovely period woodwork. Straight- away down a short hall is the home’s gorgeous, architectural staircase. To the left there’s a light, bright, and airy living room, which flows into an equally bright dining room through a large arch, giving the space the feel of an open-plan concept.

The dining room proceeds past an attractive and convenient wet bar area, and then into the kitchen, with its elements of exposed, white-washed brick. The kitchen boasts attractive caramel-colored ceramic tiled floors, crown molding, a tray ceiling, a peninsula with breakfast bar seating, and all stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range.

Primary Structure Built: 1901 Sold For: $1,300,000 Original List Price: $1,350,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Full Living Space: 2,700 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: .13 acres

Listing Agent: Wendy T. Oliver; Coldwell Banker Realty; 3 Church Circle, Annapolis; m. 443-336-5091; o. 410-263-8686; wendy.oliver@cbmove; wendyoliverrealestate.com

Buyer’s Agent: Stacia Bontempo; Compass Real Estate; m. 443-3368727; stacia.bontempo@compass. com; compass.com

An open-plan family room with a gorgeous, stacked stone gas fireplace also offers an abundance of natural light from three sets of French doors that open onto a spacious deck, that steps down into a tranquil backyard. This level also offers the convenience of a full bath.

All of the bedrooms are located on the upper level. The owner’s suite is spacious and designed with an attractive chair rail and wainscoting treatment. The en suite bath is big and bright with white subway tiles, a double, white vanity with gleaming white countertops and an open, step-up shower. A garden tub framed with white and aqua-colored subway tiles gives this room the feel and look of a spa. There are two additional bedrooms on this level, with a shared bath.

This home has been meticulously and maintained and optimally updated over the years to provide the new owners with everything they could want in a home, including the proximity to all the fun and flavor that living in Eastport offers.