Top Floor, Top Shelf

The kitchen flows past a gracious, informal dining area with banquette seating along one wall and into an inviting family room with a charming wood-burning stove and bead board ceiling with recessed lighting. Two walls of windows here flood the space with light. A glass front door leads guests to one of the home’s landscaped patio areas with its rustic slate walking path.

To the left of the open-plan entry area is the home’s more formal living space with its gorgeous stone-front fireplace with thick, wood mantel. A set of glass sliders lead guests to the dining area of the wraparound deck.

Across the hall from the living room there’s plenty of space to work from home with a large, dedicated office concealed by an attractive sliding wood barn door. This room can also serve the purpose of the home’s fourth bedroom. An adjacent area outside the doors provides plenty of expanded office space, as well. The main floor of the home also offers a full bath.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers the perfect woodsy retreat from the day with its gorgeous, stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, a rustic, screened-in balcony, and a newly remodeled bathroom with Italian tile and an opulent, glass, three-sided shower feature.

The entire upper level has newly installed multi-tonal oak wood floors that flow into the additional two bedrooms on this floor. One offers a spacious twin suite, and the other has a charming loft feature capable of holding a double futon for extra sleeping quarters.

The home’s location within the development of Epping Forest offers a plethora of community perks such as a private sandy beach area, clubhouse, hiking trails, tennis and pickle ball courts, as well as a marina and exclusive access to the Severn.

Primary Structure Built: 1927 Sold For: $1,045,000 Original List Price: $1,145,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Living Space: 2,932 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: .30 acres

Listing Agent & Buyer’s Agent:

Tricia Bell; Coldwell Banker Realty; 572B Ritchie Highway, Severna Park; m. 410-991-6379; o. 410-647-2222; tricia.bell@cbmove.com; coldwellbanker.com

By Lisa J. Gotto

Seldom seen but always admired, this 1,600-square-foot, two-level penthouse offers an air of sophistication and the everyday reward of low-maintenance living. Located in Eastport, this three-bedroom, threebath condo boasts the best views of not just the Annapolis skyline, but also across Spa Creek from its main level and out to the Severn River. And even beyond to the Chesapeake Bay from its upper-level balcony.

This prime piece of real estate was recently remodeled with an array of high-end stylish finishes, and neutral paint colors that place emphasis on the unmatched views providing a luxe urban waterfront vibe. The main level open-plan living area offers a wealth of natural light from its oversized windows and spacious feel from its high ceilings. A gorgeous gourmet kitchen offers custom cabinetry with convenient soft-close features, and a high-end stainless steel appliance package, is accentuated by a roomy central island with cooktop and breakfast bar seating for four. This area flows over into the residence’s central gathering area where every May, the new residents and their lucky guests will have stunning front row seats for the Blue Angels fly-over during the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week.

An additional entertainment area offers a sleek and gracious wet bar with wine fridge, a lounge area with sumptuous hickory-colored hardwood floors, and access to the residence’s large balcony.

This sophisticated main floor setting also features a statement-making bronze-colored spiral staircase that leads to the residence’s three bedrooms and two additional, spa-like bathrooms. Each offers luxuries like in-floor heating and deluxe fixture packages.

One of the best seats in the house has to be the private patio for two where morning coffee can be enjoyed while taking in the panoramic views of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis Harbor, and the city’s Capitol Dome off in the distance.

Primary Structure Built: 1978 Sold For: $1,300,000 Original List Price: $1,300,000 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Living Space: 1,600 Sq. Ft Lot Size: N/A

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: Alex Clark; TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; 209 Main St., Annapolis; m. 443-924-7231; o. 410-280-5600; alex.clark@ sothebysrealty.com; ttrsir.com