Sweet Southern

Sweet Southern Living

By Lisa J. Gotto | Photos by Tony J Photography

Best described as a premier waterfront residence, this property located on Church Creek is a quintessential retreat from daily stressors. The 6,700-square-foot, brick, colonial-style home offers traditional appeal with luxurious modern amenities.

“This timeless ‘Southern Living’-style home offers a superior level of craftsmanship and amazing attention to detail. Truly, not a corner was cut in the materials, design, or construction throughout,” says Listing Agent, Brent Allen of Long & Foster Annapolis Fine Homes.

An impressive tree-lined drive and circular driveway make a stately first impression, as does the large front porch with its grand architectural columns, bluestone pavers underfoot, and charming beadboard ceilings above. Once inside the custom Mahogany front door, guests are greeted to a large, formal entry with its majestic, architectural staircase and random-width, old-growth hardwoods that flow into a spacious formal dining room with custom, built-in cabinetry framing a lovely brickfront fireplace on either side.

Just adjacent is the stunning gourmet kitchen with twotone cabinetry of cherry wood and offsetting, black and white painted wood cabinets. A cherry center island with dark granite to match the rest of the countertops, heated limestone flooring, and a statement-making carved wood hearth of cherry are just some of this room’s attractive and practical appointments. A stainless-steel appliance package including a six-burner commercial-grade gas stove with stainless-steel hood and patterned stainless backsplash completes the space for any gourmet chef.

A large architectural archway leads into the adjoining family room. An expansive, 16-foot-wide barrel window treatment above a series of French doors, allows natural light to stream into the welcoming informal space. The room is also warmed with lovely hardwood floors and an attractive stone fireplace.

From here the new homeowners can access their courtyard that leads to a soul-soothing outdoor living area with several adjacent gardens, mature and expertly maintained landscaping, and a glorious, heated, multi-season pool with waterfall features and a retractable cover.

Back inside, this home features two separate offices on the main level, as well as a formal living room with custom built-ins and another attractive brick-front fireplace.

The home’s luxurious primary suite is a spacious retreat with a fireplace and a separate seating area with a wet bar/entertainment area that leads out to a roomy upper balcony. The primary bath features an over-sized soaking tub, dual vanities, heated limestone floors, and a steam shower. Primary Structure Built: 2003 Sold For: $3,400,000

Original List Price:

$3,675,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Full, 2 Half Living Space: 6,700 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 3.92 acres

This second level of the home also offers a guest suite, and an entire guest wing; all offer en suite baths. A well-appointed, third-level guest suite is also available for larger overnight family gatherings.

Outside, the property boasts a private pier with multiple slips, two boat lifts, 10-plus feet of depth, and 138 feet of shoreline on the protected waters of Church Creek with eyes just out to the South River.

“This was the first home we viewed when my buyers casually started considering the idea of moving to Annapolis from D.C.” says Buyers’ Agent, Amie Chilcoat. “The combination of charm, location, privacy, and layout made a lasting impression.”

Listing Agent: Brent Allen; Long & Foster Annapolis Fine Homes; 145 Main St., Annapolis; o. 410-263-3400; m. 410-349-7764; brent.allen@ longandfoster.com; longandfoster.com Buyers’ Agent: Amie Chilcoat; Long & Foster Real Estate; 2300 Calvert St., N.W., Washington, D.C.; o. 202-483-6300; m. 410-903-8859; amie@lnf.com; longandfoster.com