Nantucket-Style on Kent Island A New En-

Nantucket-Style on Kent Island

By Lisa J. Gotto

This phenomenal, custom-built waterfront home provides Bay views for miles and thousands of reasons why you might not ever want to leave there. Live, work, stay, play—the new owners will be able to do all that and in grand style in this 9,000-square-foot, New England-inspired estate resting on just under two acres of land on the Kent Island coastline.

Numerous custom windows and door treatments throughout the home flood it with light, providing that real wow moment upon entry into the grand two-story foyer, highlighted with a gorgeous staircase with custom-carved spindle design, and forward-looking views out to the Bay through French doors opposite the entry. The quintessential home for entertaining, the entire main level living area is exquisitely designed to make the Bay the guest of honor for any event. No detail was spared to give this home its resort-like character. Gorgeous tray and coffered ceiling treatments provide depth and interest. Rich, honey-colored hardwoods flow throughout. Architectural details, such as arched entryways, and a second, custom-carved staircase winding like sculpture from the spacious formal dining area to the second floor above, are stunning statement makers.

The formal dining area provides panoramic Bay views, a circular tray ceiling above, and flawless entry to the home’s well-equipped, chef’s kitchen with all-white custom cabinetry. The space offers a gorgeous center island with marble

Primary Structure Built: 2016 Sold For: $4,700,000

Original List Price:

$4,995,000 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7 Full, 2 Half Living Space: 9,000 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 1.80 acres

top to match the counters, professional-grade, stainless-steel appliances, including an extended gas range with grill feature, breakfast seating for four, and a palette of tranquil blues on the tile backsplash.

Main level living, which includes a dedicated office, opulent wine room, a billiard area with full wet bar and seating overlooking the water opens to a scenic Bay vista and a unique, stone patio with a fireplace in a cozy, covered seating area.

The patio expands to include an in-ground swimming pool and separate outdoor grilling area with barstool seating. From here, the homeowners can gaze out to their private pier with five feet of water depth and outfitted with a 35,000-pound boat lift and four jet ski lifts.

Back inside, the home accommodates guests exceptionally well with one bedroom suite on the first level, and an amazing owners’ suite on the second level with numerous windows overlooking the Bay, a large, separate seating area, fireplace, and a walk-in closet rivaling anything seen on reality TV. The suite opens to a spacious, second-level balcony, and boasts a spa-like bathroom with a ginormous steam shower, a free-standing soaking tub, and dual vanities.

Five additional bedrooms are located on this floor and bonus guests can easily be accommodated in the suite above the property’s three-car garage, helping to make this estate a totally self-contained residence of note on Kent Island’s coast.

Listing Agent: Brad Kappel; TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; 209 Main St., Annapolis; m. 410-279-9476; o. 410-280-5600; brad.kappel@sothebysrealty.com; ttrsir.com Buyer’s Agent: Steve Allnutt; RE/ MAX Advantage Realty; 8171 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton; m. 410-3367787; o. 240-295-6000; marylandsales@gmail.com; remax.com