Idyllic Life-on-the

Idyllic Life-on-theShore Experience

By Lisa J. Gotto

This property combines everything one loves about great old bones and tons of charm and possibility. This scenic setting on Leeds Creek offers the home’s new owners a pastoral retreat just a literal stone’s throw away from the tranquil beauty of a still body of water.

Don’t let the frontage of the home deceive you, this two-story colonial that dates back to 1889, has been expanded to fill a generous three acres and offer more than 4,000 square feet of living space.

“The buyers are enjoying the serene setting and ample room the house has to offer along with the quaint atmosphere of the community,” says their agent Connie Loveless of Benson & Mangold Real Estate. “They are also captivated by the abundant amount of wildlife and waterfowl in the area.”

Inside this lovely home, you’ll find a massive open plan living area with a great room that features character-enhancing timber beamed ceilings, warm wood paneling, and a floor-to-ceiling-brick fireplace with a rustic wood mantle. This space has two sets of oversized sliders that lead into a tiled and heated four-season room with its own large sliders leading out the home’s patio and inground pool and surrounding apron. This setting is made even more perfect with the immediate views of Leeds Creek and the charming Tunis Mill bridge, which leads one to the property. Primary Structure Built: 1889 Sold For: $912,500 Original List Price: $969,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Living Space: 4,177 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 2.93 acres The first floor offers the ultimate convenience of a bedroom, an elevator, a den with fireplace, and a full bath with soaking claw-foot tub. The second floor features a master suite with picturesque views, a dressing room and a private bath. Two more charming bedrooms with water views and a shared bath is located on this level.

Additional property highlights include a family/billiard room, a dedicated office, a detached two-car garage, storage shed, and pier access to Leeds Creek.

The kitchen is a masterpiece of scale, function, and style. Generous and dramatic, black custom wood cabinetry balanced with white countertops create a classic farmhouse look. Wood beams accent the room’s vaulted ceiling and there’s a separate eat-in area, as well as generous peninsula seating. Highend, integrated appliances with black finishes blend in and complement the country vibe. A full, formal dining room with honey-colored hardwood floors and a white brick fireplace is also available for special occasions and entertaining. Located just minutes from St. Michaels in Talbot County, this property is all-at-once a step back in time and a home with a robust future.

Listing Agent: Barbara C. Watkins; Benson & Mangold Real Estate; 27999 Oxford Road, Oxford; m. 410-310-2021; o. 410822-1415; easternshorehomes. com; barb.c.watkins@gmail.com

Buyer’s Agent: Connie Loveless; Benson & Mangold Real Estate; 24 N. Washington Street, Easton; m. 410-829-0188; o. 410-770-9255; cloveland@ bensonandmangold.com; connieloveland.com

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