Charm & Convenience on the Choptank This

By Lisa J. Gotto

The charm of a coastal cottage and the convenience of a larger modern residence with great gathering spaces combine in this unique Talbot County property on the Choptank River. Sitting on nearly twoand-a-half acres of land, this residential compound with its tranquil river views provides the perfect backdrop for large family retreats of any duration.

The primary residence offers spacious main level living with its open-plan design and soaring, vaulted ceiling accented with rustic blond wood beams. The kitchen offers modern design and flair with a curved, two-tiered island topped with granite that seats four. Light wood cabinetry, all stainless-steel appliances, and complementary pendant lighting make the room welcoming and efficient. An adjacent formal dining space is framed on one side by a series of French doors that offer excellent views to the river.

The exposed beams overhead accent a great space for gathering in the family room, a central fireplace with light-colored brick surround has pride of place. This room also benefits from floor-to-ceiling views that flow effortlessly into one of the home’s two primary bedrooms with baths. This room offers all floor-to-ceiling windows and a charming morning coffee seating area overlooking the water.

This level flows from the dining room, family room, and bedroom out to a wrap-around, screened-in deck that brings you ever closer to the water and provides fireside respite from life’s daily stressors. A cottage on the property provides room for extended family and guests with its combined living and dining areas, a rustic-style efficiency kitchen with center island seating, one large bedroom, and two baths. Primary Structure Built: 2006 Sold For: $1,050,000 Original List Price: $1,047,700 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Living Space: 3,160 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 2.41 acres

Additionally, this property offers a third structure, a charming barn-style garage with plenty of space for storage on the first level, and a wonderfully convenient and well-appointed apartment with a great room, bedroom, and bath on the second level.

Planning a complete family retreat has never been easier or more fun with this property’s private pier with lift and four feet of MLW, great for recreational pursuits like fishing, crabbing, or hopping on a boat for a family-fun afternoon on the water.

Dawn Lednum Chesapeake Bay Real Estate Plus, LLC 108 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels m. 410-829-3603 o. 410-745-6702 cbreplus@gmail.com cbreplus.com

Cornelia C. Heckenbach Long & Foster Real Estate 109 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels m. 410-310-1229 info@corneliaheckenbach.com stmichaelsmdwaterfront.com