Photography by Michele Sheiko
Photography by Michele Sheiko
*A recently sold home* Primary Structure Built: 1920 Sold For: $5,325,000 Original List Price: $5,299,000 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Full Living Space: 4,571 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Contemplating life during a simpler time is easy to do when you’re seated in the expansive three-season room of this quintessential summer-house property situated along Annapolis’ South River.
The home, which dates back to 1920, evokes memories of a by-gone era. The original owners of the property, known as Wimbledon House, were the Norris family from Baltimore. Harry Norris was a prominent Baltimore businessman, and five generations of his family enjoyed this nostalgic home, which is perfectly situated on a 2.5-acre bluff high above the river providing scenic views out to the Chesapeake Bay.
After approaching via the fenced-lined drive, the gracious entry welcomes guests to all the grandeur of a 1920s pre-war home with its rich and multi-tonal hardwood floors, well-honed wood trim work, and an attractive, architectural period staircase with an elegant, second-floor landing.
Old bones characteristics, including crystal doorknobs, period sconces, French doors with transom features, and nostalgic hardware abound throughout.
The primary living area spans the width of the back of the home and includes a formal living area and an informal seating area at the opposite end of the large, open space. Each area boasts an enduring and atmospheric stone fireplace with a stone ledge mantle and rich, wood beams overhead.
This space is punctuated with a series of elegant French doors that provide access to the three-season room that mimics the living area in size and boasts a series of expansive windows that showcase this property’s incredible waterfront views and grassy backyard. One of the property’s majestic, mature trees provides a nostalgic rope swing for summer day of play.
Photography by Michele Sheiko
This indoor/outdoor area offers a substantial amount of prime entertaining space. And just off the interior living room, there is a large formal dining room with a series of casement windows offering abundant natural light and views of the water on one side.
A side door off the main living room provides access to one of the home’s first-floor bedrooms, which also offers tranquil waterfront views and a lovely, en suite bath.
The all-white kitchen in this home is light and bright and features the home’s original wood cabinets with period hardwood, an eat-in area, all stainless-steel appliances, and an original brick accent chimney. The water views from this room are remarkable.
Photography by Michele Sheiko
Outside, there’s an inground pool and patio well-situated on the front of the property accompanied by an abundance of mature, canopied trees and gorgeous plantings, 325-feet of shoreline, and the ability to add two docks to the property. Everything the new homeowners could want to start building a legacy for a new generation of Annapolitans.
“When I heard that the original Wimbledon Farms home would be listed for sale, I knew I had the perfect buyers—a couple who respect the existing structure and will update some of the interiors without compromising the charm of this more than 100-year-old home. Best of all, they have grandchildren nearby and will love having the whole family for picnics, looking down the South River. Ideal buyers for an idyllic setting,” says Buyers’ Agent Reid Buckley.
Listing Agent: Georgie Berkinshaw; Coldwell Banker Realty; 3 Church Circle, Annapolis; m. 443-994-4456; o. 410-263-8686; gberkinshaw@cbmove.com; coldwellbankerhomes.com Buyers’ Agent: Reid Buckley; The Mr. Waterfront Team of Long & Foster Real Estate; 320 6th Street, Annapolis; m. 410-279-1843; o. 410-266-6880; reid@waterfronthomes.org; waterfronthomes.org
