This charming house, circa 1890, and its site is situated along the banks of Long Haul Creek near St. Michaels. The five plus acres surrounding the house are filled with a mix of mature deciduous and evergreen trees and landscaping for privacy. The owners have enhanced the landscaping with splashes of color in flowering shrubs, planting areas, hanging baskets and potted plants. The pool area is very appealing with its border of landscaping and the nearly terrace and porch offer respite from the sun.
Like many of the houses nearby in St. Michaels’ Historic District, the traditional style two story house has a full front porch with turned columns, bead board ceiling, what appears to be the original front door with sidelights and a transomand lap siding. The wide picture windows at the living and dining rooms update the house and offer expansive views of the landscape. The dining room wing may have been a later addition since it is set back slightly from the front wing but the setback adds interest to the elevation.
The living room spans the full depth of the house and has French doors with sidelights to a terrace at the rear. Comfortable furnishings are grouped around the fireplace and the TV for a cozy evening of relaxation. The dining room also has a fireplace, and the deep blue walls, wood table and Chippendale chairs centered on the Oriental tug opposite the wide picture window would be a lovely setting for Thanksgiving dinner.
The eat-in kitchen behind the dining room has a French door to the cozy porch that leads to the side terrace by the living room. A second terrace by the pool with wrought iron table and chairs is the perfect spot for lunch.
At the end of the second floor stair hall is a lovely vista of a low bookcase with a lamp below a window and a wood settee. Two of the second floor bedrooms have full height ceilings and the third bedroom is tucked under the roof rafters of the rear addition. The charming master bedroom’s light blue walls, white furniture and blue and white floral bedspread create a restful
House of the Week: “The Cottage on Long Haul”
This charming house, circa 1890, and its site is situated along the banks of Long Haul Creek near St. Michaels. The five plus acres surrounding the house are filled with a mix of mature deciduous and evergreen trees and landscaping for privacy. The owners have enhanced the landscaping with splashes of color in flowering shrubs, planting areas, hanging baskets and potted plants. The pool area is very appealing with its border of landscaping and the nearly terrace and porch offer respite from the sun.
Like many of the houses nearby in St. Michaels’ Historic District, the traditional style two story house has a full front porch with turned columns, bead board ceiling, what appears to be the original front door with sidelights and a transom and lap siding. The wide picture windows at the living and dining rooms update the house and offer expansive views of the landscape. The dining room wing may have been a later addition since it is set back slightly from the front wing but the setback adds interest to the elevation.
The living room spans the full depth of the house and has French doors with sidelights to a terrace at the rear. Comfortable furnishings are grouped around the fireplace and the TV for a cozy evening of relaxation. The dining room also has a fireplace, and the deep blue walls, wood table and Chippendale chairs centered on the Oriental tug opposite the wide picture window would be a lovely setting for Thanksgiving dinner.
The eat-in kitchen behind the dining room has a French door to the cozy porch that leads to the side terrace by the living room. A second terrace by the pool with wrought iron table and chairs is the perfect spot for lunch.
At the end of the second floor stair hall is a lovely vista of a low bookcase with a lamp below a window and a wood settee. Two of the second floor bedrooms have full height ceilings and the third bedroom is tucked under the roof rafters of the rear addition. The charming master bedroom’s light blue walls, white furniture and blue and white floral bedspread create a restful retreat.
Acres of privacy, mature landscaping, pool for family fun and close proximity to St. Michaels’ amenities- a very appealing weekend retreat or family home.
For more information about this property contact Dawn Lednum with Chesapeake Bay Real Estate Plus LLC at 410-745-6702 (o) 410-829-3603 (c) or [email protected],“Equal Housing Opportunity”.
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Acres of privacy, mature landscaping, pool for family fun and close proximity to St. Michaels’ amenities- a very appealing weekend retreat or family home.
For more information about this property contact Dawn Lednum with Chesapeake Bay Real Estate Plus LLC at 410-745-6702 (o) 410-829-3603 (c) or [email protected],“Equal Housing Opportunity”.
Spy House of the Week is an ongoing series that selects a different home each week. The Spy’s Habitat editor Jennifer Martella makes these selections based exclusively on her experience as a architect.
Jennifer Martella has pursued her dual careers in architecture and real estate since she moved to the Eastern Shore in 2004. Her award winning work has ranged from revitalization projects to a collaboration with the Maya Lin Studio for the Children’s Defense Fund’s corporate retreat in her home state of Tennessee.
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