Getting Creative on

Getting Creative on Cox Creek

By Lisa J. Gotto

The tranquility and waterside vibe of this gorgeous, single-level rambling ranch gives new meaning to the phrase, “Life is a Beach.” Indeed, one only need to set a foot on the property in Chester to feel on vacation all of the time. Entertaining is a dream in this home which flows effortlessly from the front porch to the private pier at the back of the residence. A beachy, blue green front door welcomes you to a spacious open-planliving experience with numerous floor-to-ceiling windows and wide-plank oak hardwoods throughout. The entryway is large, light, and breezy and leads to a home that is splashed with custom treatments and high-end finishes throughout.

Located to the right of the front door is a large, stylish kitchen with attractive, two-toned cabinetry of gray stain over cherry wood at the bottom and white on the uppers. This true chef’s kitchen is accentuated with gleaming white quartz countertops and graphite appliances. An upper-level counter crafted of knotty-pined wood provides breakfast bar space for four. A contemporary backsplash of white and muted grey tiles ices the cake in this sweet kitchen.

The home’s family room flows to the left and includes a great area for gathering around the living and adjacent formal dining space. The property’s 270-degree

Listing Agent: Jennifer Chaney; Chaney Homes; m. 410-739-0242; jchaney@chaneyhomes.com; chaneyhomes.com; Buyer’s Agents: Mary Casson & Jimmy White; Long & Foster Kent Island; 202 Thompson Creek Mall, Stevensville; o. 410-6432244; longandfoster.com

Primary Structure Built: 1987 Sold For: $825,000 Original List Price: $785,000 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Full Living Space: 1,872 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 0.45 acres

views out to the pier on Cox Creek are life-affirming. All the interiors are washed in subtle to deeper tones of the sea that blend easily as they do in nature. A formal living room is painted a rich, jeweled green and provides a great view to the property’s lush backyard and shoreline.

A gorgeous master retreat with waterfront view and a totally Zen en suite is joined by two additional generous bedrooms on this level of the home.

The spacious outdoor living space rivals anything one would see in a home “how-to” guide with its rustic brick pavers and overhead pergola treatment. There’s plenty of room to place several furniture groupings, a fire pit, and your choice of outdoor appliances in this space which also provides the shade of several mature trees.

With its pier and 12,000-pound boat lift, all that’s left to do is take the casual stroll to your water craft of choice and plot a course out to the Bay.