Year Built: 1878
Sold For: $625,000
List Price: $679,000
Last Sold/Price: $420,000 (2014)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living Space: 1,837 square feet
Lot Size: .10 acres
Days on Market: 189 days
This historic home, built in 1878, is ideally located just one block off the harbor in St. Michaels, Maryland. In 2017, the previous owner undertook a complete renovation that included refinishing the original floors and replacing the kitchen, bedrooms, and bath. The home is now characterized by stylish decor that includes elements of modern design in unique and delightful ways.
Situated alongside other historic homes, this one stands out because of its clean appearance of white exterior paint, royal blue shutters, and six picture windows, which define the façade. The front door is accessible via a small covered porch on the left side of the home. A small but gracious five-foot square foyer opens to the living room, kitchen, and dining room. A staircase with a gorgeously polished curved handrail leads to the upper floor.
Located directly to the right of the entry is a comfortable living room that extends the entire width of the home. Rough-hewn, wide plank wood floors are stained a deep shade of natural brown; they contrast perfectly with the navy-blue linen wallcoverings and bright white trim. A brick fireplace with a simple white mantel anchors the room. From here, guests can look out into the peaceful neighborhood through four large paned windows that face Mulberry Street. Custom white blinds are the only window coverings, again reflecting the simple and tidy elements of this shipshape house.
The galley kitchen is the picture of organization and calm. Custom floor to ceiling cabinets on either side of the refrigerator, combined with additional over-the-counter cabinetry offers an exceptional amount of storage. White marble countertops contrast with dark floors and light grey cabinetry. The six-burner stainless steel range is exquisite: the stovetop features a full cover so that even in the worst culinary crisis, the kitchen appears to be completely clean. An island painted the same shade of blue as the shutters, door and living room wall coverings is topped with a solid wood block. It bisects the kitchen and offers a place for cookbooks, collections of service ware and seating for three.
Just off the kitchen is a long and narrow mud room that leads to the backyard. The walls feature rough-hewn shiplap, a modern design element that perfectly suits the historic nature of the home. It leads to the postage stamp-sized yard. Although small, this urban oasis manages to accommodate a full brick patio, Adirondack seating for four around a firepit, an ancient magnolia and several mature trees that anchor a grassy knoll and custom shed. The fully fenced garden has a gate that leads to a public greenway accessible via the rear of the property.
Upstairs are two cozy bedrooms. These share a uber-stylish bathroom decorated with deep blue walls, white subway tiles, marble countertops, and bright white trim.
“I listed this home previously and was thrilled to do so again,” agent Cornelia Heckenbach says. “The seller redid the entire house from top to bottom and even added central AC. It’s a bright and beautiful home with a private garden and easy access to boating, shopping, and dining in St. Michaels, so it truly unique in its class.”
