Piece of Hazelwood

from What's Up? Eastern Shore: June 2022

by What's Up? Media

The Gentlemen’s Farm

Piece of Hazelwood History

By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography by Jim McKee of BroadView Interactive

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Choptank River, this romantic colonial residence once known as Hazelwood, has been in Governor Harry Hughes’ family for several generations. Olde World grandeur abounds in this 4,500-square-foot home with its formal, four-column façade, stately front porch, and upper front balcony.

Once inside, guests can enter through its gorgeous set of wood entry doors with transom detail above. Walking along the home’s original pine hardwood floors, they will notice the striking views of the Choptank River just ahead through the center hall.

Features of high ceilings, a period staircase, beautiful trim woodwork, and crown molding make their distinctive mark upon entry. The home offers a large formal dining room with corner built-ins to the right of the foyer. An opulent living room with a central, wood-burning Federal-style fireplace with attractive built-ins on either side is located down the hall to the right. A huge, sunny eat-in kitchen provides plenty of counterspace, a butler’s pantry, and a place to put one’s own stamp on the home.

This home offers the convenience of an owner’s suite with a charming, wood-burning fireplace with period detail on the main level. The recently updated suite bath has a large, modern vanity with a shining white granite countertop, new tile flooring, and a roomy, glass panel shower.

Three additional bedrooms are located on the home’s second level. All of them feature the beautiful, original pine hardwood floors. Two additional full baths are located upstairs and both have been attractively updated with modern details. Primary Structure Built: 1945 Sold For: $975,000 Original List Price: $999,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Full, 1 Half Living Space: 4,496 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 7 acres

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: Gary Marquardt; Long & Foster Real Estate; 28380 St Michaels Rd., Easton; m. 410-725-6238; o. 410-820-7707; gary.marquardt@lnf.com; longandfoster.com

Outside, the home offers a huge front porch for rocking chairs and reading, and the well-maintained grounds are expansive. They include a lovely 20- by 30-foot waterside inground pool and patio, two waterside porches, and tranquil views out to the Choptank River. The private pier provides access for jon boat or kayak adventures on the water.

“It was a pleasure to play a role in the transition of this historical home to its new owner,” says Buyer’s Agent, Gary Marquardt. “And my buyer said she is more than honored to be its new custodian.”