CHESAPEAKE BAY COTTAGE ON PRIVATE GIBSON ISLAND

Nestled on Gibson Island overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and the Gibson Island Golf course is a simply exquisite, turnkey, white shingle cottage. Completely rebuilt in 2019 by Delbert Adams, contractor, and 3North, architect, this extraordinary three bedroom, three bath, two half-bath property offers an enchanting nod to many of its original features. Inspired by the original 1925 cottage, the custom house is built with meticulous attention to detail using only the finest materials and top-of-the-line craftsmanship. Glorious sunrises from virtually every room rise over continuous honey-colored quarter- sawn oak floors. The magnificent eat-in gourmet kitchen will delight any serious chef. Relax by the fire in the large, beamed Great Room overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. The Great Room’s eastern wall opens completely to the large Ipe deck where spectacular views and the gentle break of the waves are enjoyed. The screened porch off the Great Room offers plenty of space, cool breezes, and more spectacular water views. A stunning ensuite bedroom/office is located on the main level. Upstairs is a primary suite with jaw dropping views of the Bay, another spectacular ensuite bedroom, and a thoughtfully designed laundry room. A matching auxiliary building on the property can accommodate multiple cars, offering a two-door bay, a one-door bay, a fabulous potting room, a half bath, and two sinks. Sitting up high from the Chesapeake Bay and back from the road with golf course views, the house has a basement, is equipped with a whole house generator and an outdoor shower and has geothermal heat. This very special property is a five-minute stroll to the Gibson Island Club. Gibson Island is a private island within one hour of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis. Offering an absolutely extraordinary setting–1000 acres with seven miles of shoreline-two thirds of the land is undeveloped and owned by the Gibson Island Corporation (the homeowner’s association), and one third is residential home sites. Located on the western shore of Maryland, there is no Bay Bridge crossing. The Island has a 43-acre spring fed fresh water lake and enormous privacy and security—there is an entry gatehouse staffed around the clock, and the Island has its own police department (GIPD). The Gibson Island Corporation Service Department offers yard maintenance, landscaping and other services. There is also a full service yacht yard. Only 20 minutes from BWI Airport and the Amtrak train station, the Island offers a private country club (membership by invitation), yachting, year-round fine dining, along with an award-winning Charles Blair Macdonald designed 9-hole golf course, swimming, croquet, skeet shooting, and more. Private tours by appointment with Sarah Kanne are available.