Prime Location, Craftsman Charm, Water Access and Strolling Distance to Downtown Annapolis...what more could you ask for? This Murray Hill home, on the market for the first time in over 40 years, is waiting to be loved by its next owner.Located on a quiet street surrounded by water and nearby parks with piers for launching watercraft, this property hardly feels like city living. Inner West Street with endless fine dining options and Historic Downtown Annapolis are just a few minutes stroll from your front door. This home oozes vintage charm featuring classic shake cedar shingles, and original moldings and wood floors throughout the interior. The first floor features a large living room with wood burning fireplace, traditional dining room with French doors and a family room addition. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms. The family room and primary bedroom were part of a thoughtful addition to the rear of the home The primary suite has a generous walk in closet, a recently renovated primary bathroom and winter water views of Old Woman's Cove.This home offers plenty of living space in the three additional upstairs bedrooms and full bathroom. A great floor plan and lots of natural light await your personal aesthetic to make this home your own. The unfinished basement offers storage space with an exterior egress to the driveway side of the house. Parking!! A driveway provides two parking spots, and street parking for family and guests is never a problem in this quiet section of the neighborhoodThis home is a great location and opportunity in a the beloved neighborhood of Murray Hill. Come walk these quiet streets surrounded by water and see for yourself why everyone wants to live here.

Where to Begin?Where timeless style meets smart functionality, this stunning one-level gem in Murray Hill is more than just a home. Bathed in natural light with soaring vaulted ceilings, this meticulously renovated architectural treasure offers a surprising sense of openness and calm. Every inch has been thoughtfully designed to create a private, peaceful oasis just steps from the heart of Annapolis.Inside, custom details steal the show. The living room showcases beamed vaulted ceilings with smart home lighting, and a sleek gas fireplace topped with custom artwork lifting to reveal a hidden flat screen television. The gourmet kitchen with gas cooking has top of the line appliances and thoughtfully organized custom cabinetry. The primary bedroom offers an en-suite bathroom with a beautifully tiled walk in shower, and a walk-in closet. In the second bedroom, currently used as charming library, a wall of built-in bookshelves conceals a queen-sized Murphy bed ready to welcome your overnight guests in style. A yet another surprise is the hidden hydraulic lift door, reminiscent of a yacht’s below deck entrance, leading to a dry, spacious basement perfect for storage or a future wine cellar.Tucked away on the quiet lower block of Southgate Avenue, this home enjoys the rare combination of tranquility and walkability. You’ll enjoy water access and picturesque Spa Creek views from the floating dock at the end of the street. Stroll up the street and within minutes you’re immersed in the vibrant energy, shops, and dining of downtown Annapolis.In the beloved historic neighborhood of Murray Hill, there is nothing more unique . This is more than a home—it’s a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.

Welcome to 918 Preserve Drive in the very desirable community of Chesapeake Preserve. This large traditional colonial has exceptional curb appeal with its New England style stone front and welcoming front porch. The home offers a traditional floor plan with generous rooms on all levels. The center hall foyer has a vaulted ceiling and great light, and leads to a large living room and dining room. The eat-in kitchen has been updated with painted cabinetry and quartz countertops, and opens to a generous family room with a stone gas fireplace. Large windows provide natural light throughout the home. A home office and laundry room are also located on the main level. Upstairs you'll find an expansive primary suite with a sitting area, walk in closets, and a primary bathroom with both a walk-in shower and soaking tub. There are three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom on the second level. New carpet was about to be installed by the current owners, who are offering a credit to the next homeowner so that they may choose the carpet/flooring of their choice.The finished basement with a full bathroom offers many options as additional recreation space. The current owners added new carpet to the entire basement, and have these areas currently arranged as a workout room, family recreation room and an additional bedroom.Recent improvements to the home include: all new door hardware throughout, new light fixtures on main level, interior paint, fresh paint and new hardware to kitchen cabinets, new quartz countertops, Nest thermostats, new window treatments to the upstairs bedrooms, new carpet in the basement and a new sump. The sellers are offering a $12,000 credit to buyers for new carpet selections in the rest of the home.The home has a lovely fenced rear yard abutting an expansive green space that is part of a county easement providing clear views of fields and woods. This well maintained area acts as an extension of the yard with room to play, walk dogs, and access wooded trails. Chesapeake Preserve is a quiet residential community with shared common areas, and backs to a Corcoran Environmental Study Area, a state owned woodland preserve managed by DNR adjacent to Sandy Point State Park.

A serene and secluded waterfront escape awaits you on Mathias Cove in Forest Glen.   This one will steal your heart the second you walk in the door.  The beautifully renovated kitchen opens to a great room with vaulted ceilings, great natural light and hardwood floors throughout the main level.  Large sliding glass doors expand your gathering space to a huge covered deck overlooking the water, a perfect place for dining or relaxing with a book on a summer day.    The kitchen features classic shaker style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and lovely granite countertops.  Great decorative elements include subway tile backsplash, floating wood shelves, and shiplap surround for the eat-in breakfast bar.  A cohesive color scheme and smart home Lutron lighting continue throughout the home.  The open living and dining area allows for flexibility in the main living space, and the covered deck can easily accommodate both lounge seating and dining.  The primary bedroom overlooks the water through an oversized picture window, providing the perfect morning view.  Paired bedroom closets provide plenty of storage.   An attached primary bathroom features a fully tiled walk in shower and updated fixtures. The main level also features a second bedroom, and a full bathroom with gorgeous tile and finishes.  The lower level family room has built-ins and a wall mounted television, and provides direct access to the back yard and waterfront as well.  A utility room on the lower level was updated by the current owners who added a work sink and a front loading washer & dryer to the home.  Many other home improvements are detailed on the Property Information Sheet included with the property brochure and disclosures.This property is truly unique, and all about enjoying the waterfront lifestyle on the Chesapeake Bay. In the summer of 2024, the homeowners completed an extensive shoreline restoration in collaboration with their landscape architect, featuring hand-laid boulders that stabilize and beautify the shoreline. At the same time, a completely rebuilt pier was finished, offering deep water access for all your boating needs. The pier includes fresh pilings, updated decking and a large slip, along with the addition of electricity and plumbing, feature previously unavailable at the waterfront. The dock features 100am service with a custom pedestal from International Dock. A High Tide Jet Ski lift with 15 amp service was also installed, along with three new water bibs. Custom Humberton Forge lighting complete with a Lutron timer system lights up the pier at sunset. The home is also equipped with a French drain system for effective water management. Additional Landscape site plans already completed are available for review and will convey with the property.This is an opportunity to purchase a unique waterfront property where high quality work for all your boating needs have already been completed. Just move in and start living the waterfront dream!