$14,995,000 | Built 2002 | 15,737 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 8.5+ Baths | 20.09 Acres
938 Old County Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
This stunning, gated estate stretches across 20 acres of waterfront property on the Severn River. Just a short drive from downtown Annapolis and under an hour from Washington, DC, this French-inspired main residence invites breathtaking westward views and sunsets year-round. The estate includes a spacious stone main house, a guest house with a pool, and a carriage house, collectively providing over 23,000 square feet of luxurious living space, set against a backdrop of well-maintained gardens, lush lawns, and mature trees.The main residence features French doors leading to beautiful gardens and a large terrace, along with a grand two-story entryway embellished with limestone and marble details, six bedrooms, a spacious great room with an exquisite 18th-century French limestone mantel, a formal dining area, a high-end kitchen equipped with two big marble-topped islands, and cozy library and music rooms, both featuring fireplaces.
On the second floor, an open gallery and seating area provide dazzling views of the great room, gardens, and river. The primary suite is spacious, featuring a fireplace, a private sitting room, and a balcony overlooking the river. The lower level includes a stone fireplace in the family area, a billiards room with a bar, a stunning stone wine cellar with a tasting room, a media room, a fully-equipped home gym, and an additional bedroom suite. There’s also an art studio/craft room in a separate wing and a motor court leading to two garages, each capable of holding three cars. The waterfront area features an exquisitely maintained lawn and gardens, a large patio, an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, a gardening shed, a chicken coop, and raised flower beds.
The accompanying 6,000 square foot guest house is perfect for hosting outdoor gatherings by the pool, complete with a covered veranda, outdoor fireplace and bar, gazebo, and beautiful water views. It includes a comfortable living and dining space featuring a sizable stone fireplace, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, and a catering kitchen equipped with Viking appliances. A charming breezeway connects the guest house to a carriage house that also has a three-car garage. The estate’s 900-foot shoreline extends into the water, featuring a 350-foot pier (with a depth of about 8-9 feet mean low water) that can accommodate four deep-water boat slips (two of which are 60-feet long) and two boat lifts. Spend your days crabbing off the pier, water skiing in the river, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, or boating to Annapolis, known as “America’s Sailing Capital.”
