$2,330,000 List Price: $2,749,000 Last Sold/Price: 2006, $2,920,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 full, 2 half Living Space: 5200 square feet Lot Size: .13 acres
This single-family home in Acton’s Landing overlooks the peaceful landscaping of a pocket park. In fact, while not technically a waterfront property, the upstairs rooms boast views of Spa Creek Cove from every window.
With over 5,000-square feet of elegant, yet comfortable, living space and an ideal location near downtown Annapolis, this home was the highest priced non-waterfront home sold in the city in 2018, according to listing agent Liz Heinsohn. “The market for luxury single-family homes in historic and downtown Annapolis remains very strong,” she says. “Buyers from outside the area realize that they can get a lot for their money here compared to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, or the Montgomery County suburbs.”
Buyer’s agent Brian McTavish Wills of Keller Williams Select Realtors says the four criteria that sold this property included the water view, the location near Acton’s Landing, the private driveway, and the detached garage. “When [my clients] walked into this property, they immediately felt drawn to the combination of the modern, clean aesthetic, and the tailoring with unique custom touches,” he explains.
From the outside, the peaked roof, colonial shutters, columned front porch, and brick foundation look like many other historic homes in the area. However, the house was built on the site of the nurses’ parking lot of the old Anne Arundel Medical Center, an abandoned structure that was demolished in 2004 to make way for Acton’s Landing, a 4.5-acre, 106-unit residential development. This property location allowed the architects to take advantage of views over Acton Park and the water. The corner lot also afforded enough space for a lovely patio garden that genuinely feels like a peaceful respite from the vibrant restaurants, shops, and tourism just blocks away.
The front door opens to a foyer with a double-door vestibule. Here, the walls are clad with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling wooden paneling that is carved with intricate designs. Although it’s the most elegant entry, it is also practical: the marble tiling is safe from drips, and a line of curved bronze coat hooks set at eye level punctuate the paneling. This small touch indicates to guests that the house is quite unique. Stained glass doors mark the formal entry into the home. One large pane was taken initially from a chateau in the Loire region of France. Heinsohn and her clients found it at an antique store in St. Michaels. John Pilli separated the three glass panels, using two for the entry door and the other for a stunning window at the end of the main hall.
The gourmet kitchen is an entertainer’s dream, with a six-burner Wolf stovetop, custom cabinetry, a butler’s station with a bar, and a long island that accommodates four. The kitchen opens to a family room just beyond and is connected to a long hallway that leads to other shared spaces.
Upstairs, the master suite is remarkable for the gorgeous en suite bath complete with a spa tub and large steam shower. The suite also features a sitting room and access to double balconies that overlook the park and waterfront. Four other bedrooms offer plenty of space for family, friends, and guests.
“This home showed very well. It was just very well done,” Wills says. “The fact that the Annapolis water taxi will pick them up right here and the fact that they aren’t sharing the water view with any direct neighbors is extraordinary.”
Heinsohn adds, “This home really is, in my opinion, one of the finest homes in town. There are only a handful of garages in historic Annapolis. Add the convenience of additional off-street parking, the location in Acton’s Landing, and water views, and anyone can see that this home is a rare find and the perfect fit for the discerning buyer.”
This home originally listed for $2,795,000 and sold in 333 days for $2,330,000.
