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True to Tradition

By Lisa J. Gotto

This exceptionally well-designed Dutch manor-style estate exemplifies what living gracefully is all about. No detail was spared to create a home rich in traditional finishes and surroundings. The front entrance welcomes guests in a grand manner with its inviting views straight ahead to the home’s position on the Leed’s Creek waterfront. This property’s views also extend across the Miles River and over to St. Michaels. The main level proceeds along rich, chestnut-colored hardwood floors to the home’s formal living room on the right. While this room is stately and elegant with its flourishes of crown molding, it is still warm and cozy with its central fireplace with marble surround. Great water views are featured through its floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the outdoors is provided through a set of French doors.

The large formal dining room, that easily seats 10, is located across the center hall from the living room and features a matching fireplace with marble surround and refined gold and crystal chandelier. The charming kitchen in the home offers warm, knotty pine floors and custom sage-colored cabinetry. Granite countertops, a classic, white tile backsplash, and a large center island with breakfast seating for three, make this room highly functional and fashionable.

A gorgeous hearth, water views, and the natural light from inset windows streaming down from the vaulted ceiling above, make the family room off the kitchen the home’s prime indoor gathering spot. From here guests can exit to the prime outdoor gathering spot on the large screened in porch overlooking the water.

The master suite is located in a separate part of the home, which is accessed through a transverse hallway on the main level. Spacious and offering relaxing and broad views to the river, this room will be the new homeowners’ true retreat. Two additional and lovely bedrooms with gorgeous fireplaces and en suite baths are located on the home’s upper level.

Located on 44 acres, the property also offers a separate in-law suite/apartment above its threecar garage, lovely mature gardens, a dock with more than seven feet of water at mean low tide, a green house, and a stately tree-lined drive. Primary Structure Built: 2007 Sold For: $4,750,000 Original List Price: $5,125,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Full, 2 Half Living Space: 8,370 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 44.40 acres

Listing Agent:

Coard Benson The Benson Dulin Group Benson & Mangold Real Estate 24 N. Washington Street, Easton m. 410-310-4909 o. 410-770-9255 coard@bensondulingroup.com bensondulingroup.com

Buyer’s Agent:

Joseph Zorc Coldwell Banker Realty 1617 14th Street NW, Washington, DC m. 301-351-5274 o. 202-387-6180 jzorc@cbmove. com coldwellbankerhomes.com

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