$12,500,000 | Built 2010 | 17,402 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 7.5+ Baths | 8.6 Acres
8620 Bozman Neavitt Rd, Saint Michaels, MD 21663
Located just moments from downtown St. Michaels, “Aqua Vitae,” which means the waters of life, is situated on 8.6 secluded acres along Harris Creek, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. This stunning custom-built property features over 400 feet of direct waterfront and includes three remarkable structures: a grand main house, a guest cottage, and a “party barn.” The outdoor area boasts a waterside pool, a pier with a 4-foot MLW, a pines grove, a putting green, lush landscaping, and exceptional craftsmanship. The 12,000 square-foot main residence is strategically positioned to maximize water views, welcoming visitors through impressive double lead-glass doors into a grand three-story foyer with dual staircases. The “river room,” featuring a two-story octagonal cupola, affords 270-degree vistas of the property and creek. The TV room, enhanced by three windows and a gas fireplace, showcases double French doors leading to an expansive flagstone patio.
The impressive gourmet kitchen is a chef’s paradise, featuring a large island, built-in media/storage cabinet, coffered ceiling, fireplace, three sinks, double Subzero refrigerators with freezer drawers, two beverage drawers, three dishwashers, a Wolf microwave, and a stainless-steel Lacanche range equipped with six burners, a pot warmer, a warming oven, and two ovens. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious walk-in pantry that includes a dishwasher, sink, and extra freezer. A covered porch off the kitchen, featuring a gas fireplace and “ghost” screens, provides a cozy space to relax in the evenings. The sizable dining room includes two custom built-in display cases. The grand salon, with its bay window, gas fireplace, and ornate mantel, evokes Parisian elegance. Next to the salon is a stunning two-story curly cherrywood library with custom display cases and leaded-glass pocket doors, which connects to a climate-controlled wine room complete with a wet bar and storage for over 750 bottles.
Hardwood flooring extends throughout the main level. Additional amenities on this level include an office, powder room, and laundry room catering to pool service, along with two additional powder rooms, an elevator serving all four floors, a mud/dog room, a rear spiral staircase, a guest suite with an ensuite bathroom, and a two-car attached garage. The second level features a generous primary suite which has a fireplace and a full-length terrace overlooking the water. The “her” wing includes a dressing room with custom built-ins, a separate sitting room, and a luxurious marble tile bathroom with a standalone shower, jetted tub, and dual vanity. The “his” wing offers an office with a fireplace, a paneled closet leading to a separate bathroom that includes a shower, travertine stone, and dual vanity. The second level library is accessible from his office and is open to the level below. Additionally, a bar area/kitchenette can be found just off the primary suite. This level also houses three more bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, and another laundry room.
The third level features a theater/rec room, play area, a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a powder room, and ample storage. The lower level contains utilities, additional storage space, and room for an exercise area. The lovely guest cottage is beautifully landscaped. Its main level comprises a full kitchen, dining area, living room, sunroom, large family room, two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, an extra guest bathroom, and a spacious entertaining room. Upstairs, there’s an additional bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, while the unfinished lower level is reserved for storage.
The “party barn,” which was initially constructed for boat storage, was designed to resemble an old Pennsylvania barn, complete with four feet of stone around its base. It includes two garage wings capable of accommodating over four vehicles, topped with a cupola. The barn has two large doors allowing for easy access for a trailered boat or additional vehicles. The second level features a loft with sleeping/living space and a full bathroom, plumbed for a potential kitchenette, along with front and back terraces and a spiral staircase leading to a crow’s nest with breathtaking views. The property also includes a full generator and a dog run with an attached kennel located at the back. Outdoors, experience the beauty of shore living amidst lush greenery, mature landscaping, and stunning vistas. The pier provides a four-foot MLW, and the shoreline is fully rip-rapped with natural vegetation. The property is highlighted by a putting green with a chipping area located within a charming pine grove.
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Doc Keane • (202) 441-2343
Robert Hryniewicki • (202) 243-1620
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Photography Credit: Constance Gauthier
