Richard Watson

Stately and grand all-brick 4 BD, 3.1BA custom home in an exclusive, gated water-front community offering a unique and attractive lifestyle. Striking curb-appeal and exceptional quality and craftmanship are hallmarks of this remarkable property. Grand, formal 2-story foyer with Palladian window, sidelights, curved stairway, and walk-in coat closet. Expansive Great Room with extensive built-ins and gracious brick fireplace with raised hearth. Formal dining room with crystal chandelier, Gianetti plaster moldings and ceiling medallion, and fireplace with plaster mantel and marble hearth and surround. Large eat-in gourmet kitchen with island, double wall ovens, built-in microwave, double sink, 5-burner gas cooktop, and 2 pantries. Main-floor Library with built-ins. Vast master suite comprising the master bedroom including a brick fireplace with plaster mantle and marble hearth, large walk-in closet, dormers providing extra space and hidden storage, and a master bath with double vanity, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Spacious Bedroom 2 with en-suite full bath and walk-in closet. Bedrooms 3 & 4 with connecting bath. Upper level laundry room. Seasonal water views from main and upper levels. Interior amenities include front and rear stairways, multiple lighted storage closets, hardwood flooring, pocket and French doors, ceiling fans, central vacuum, recessed lighting, and new carpet and paint. 2-zone HVAC. Exterior architectural features include Cushwa handmade exterior bricks with water-table, soldier-courses, and corner coins, a brick & blue stone covered front porch, and Balcon paver driveway and rear walkway. Private patio area with beautiful landscaping, wood fencing with brick pillars, and a motorized, retractable awning. Lawn irrigation system. New exterior paint and 50-year rated architectural-grade roof and gutters (2019). Community amenities include a gated entrance with gatehouse and 24-hour security, 30-acres of common area, swimming pool with lifeguard, showers, and pavilion, 2 tennis courts, walking paths, and a playground and tot lot. Boating amenities include a sheltered deep-water marina on Almshouse Creek - only 5 miles to the Chesapeake Bridge with no bridges, as well as a lighted pier with electrical and water service with 42 boat slips up to 50~ long (for sale and rent), guest-tie-ups, and kayaks. Included community services include year-round yard-maintenance and landscaping, perfect for those seeking a country club lifestyle without the responsibility of yard work, as well as those who wish to "ock it and leave it". Virtual tour - http://tour.homevisit.com/view/287480