Charming Annapolis home, just 150 feet from the water, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the expansive waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Though not with direct riparian waterfront access, there are great water views from most rooms. Features 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. In total, the home has 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, a pull out daybed that can sleep 2, a cot, an air mattress, & 4 full baths. You will find new LG and KitchenAid appliances and comfortable leather sofas that can sleep up to 4 extra people (14-16 total is possible), a vision grills Kamado ceramic grill (think big green egg), three covered balconies, access to community amenities including community beach/picnic areas. Close to beautiful Thomas Point and Quiet Waters parks. Note that this is a water view home but it does not have direct waterfront access, which is best accessed at the community beach, a 5 min walk.
The space:
The front door is under a pretty front porch, accented with a standing seam metal roof. The main level features an open concept kitchen/living/dining room with Asian mahogany floors inlaid with porcelain tiles, beautiful light fixtures & a wall of bay facing windows. This level also has a bedroom & full bath with urinal & tub.
The top level has a beautiful master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling & exposed beam, skylights, hardwood floors, a wall of windows w/ bay views, and a private covered balcony.
The en suite bathroom has a radiant heated ceramic tile floor, double-size shower with multiple shower-heads, claw-footed soaking tub, and trough-style double sink. There is also a vessel-style sink on the "personal care" counter.
The third bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and en suite full bath (shower, reclaimed wood double sink).
The kitchen has many details not to miss: Marinace granite countertops, cherry cabinets w/ Swarovski crystal pulls, a hammered copper sink, a glass vessel sink on the prep counter, Kitchen-aid induction cooktop (water boils in seconds) & downdraft ventilation, an LG fridge (craft ice), a new KitchenAid dishwasher and double oven, and a walk-in pantry. The island is made from reclaimed wood; in fact, many elements in the home are eco-friendly downspouts empty into garden beds, low flow toilets, & tankless heater.
Kitchen sink faucet features a dedicated epic water filtration system (carbon filter). New (2024) energy efficient German built Stiebel tankless water heater.
Hot tub cover lifter:
https://covervalet.com/cover-lifters/cover-rock-it
Never remove the hot tub cover from its lifter.
-The great room opens to a wonderful, covered balcony porch with Chesapeake Bay views. This area features a ceramic Kamado grill from Vision Grills.
The ceramic grill utilizes lump coal (please do not use lighter fluid) & a handheld electric starter. Grill tutorial videos:
https://youtu.be/3whg_RKTdkg?t=86
https://youtu.be/iOINcsmqXG8?t=23
https://youtu.be/wSjrVkCelkc?t=7
Propane grill:
https://www.blazegrills.com/product/coming-soon-blaze-marine-grade-316l-4-burner-lte
The ground level has a glass-door entrance at the front and a 2nd door leading to the waterside. There's a cozy 4th bedroom & full bath (shower) which is fairly wheelchair accessible (entrance is flush to ground level).
The driveway can hold 6-8 vehicles. Street parking is not allowed.
Chestnut Avenue ends at the Chesapeake Bay. From there, you can view the Bay Bridge & the Thomas Point lighthouse, but do not trespass.
Waterfront access is through the nearby community beach. See map in the VRBO listing photos
There is additional water access (swimming, fishing, and walking) via Chesapeake walk < 150 feet from the house between Linden Ave and Sycamore Ave.---Please take note of the "no trespass sign" affixed to a wooden post along chestnut ave at the edge of our property line. This sign was posted by our neighbor, Darryl. His property, with the small old historic home on it (immediately adjacent to the water) is private property, and should not be accessed. He appears to be very passionate about this, and will seek damages for verified trespassing incidents, which will have be passed on to our guests. Note - There are security cameras on his property.
Neighborhood amenities:
AOTB has a small community beach and a "Dinghy Dock" aka "The Linden Avenue Crabbing Pier". The Linden Avenue Recreational Pier may be used only for crabbing, fishing, sunning, swimming and other similar activities.
Pets:
Pets are welcome (pet fee applies) as long as they do not damage the furniture. Please, no pets on furniture or in the bedrooms. An effort to clean up shed fur should be made prior to checkout.
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Neighborhood rules & regulations -adapted from Sept 2019 AOTB neighborhood newsletter
1. Guests have access to & use of community property and recreational areas including the beach, boat ramp, Newport Avenue pier, playground, & our private roads, whether paved or not.
2. Use of any community or recreational area in a manner which disturbs neighboring residents is not appropriate or acceptable behavior. Exhibit sensitivity & respect for the community.
3. Beach: Use of the beach area is permitted between dawn & dusk. No trash is to be left behind. No dogs are allowed on the beach. The beach area has no parking. Grilling is permitted only on Association grills installed for that purpose.
4. Redwood ave Boat Ramp/Pier: Boat launching is permitted between dawn & dusk. No children are allowed without adult supervision. There is no parking, including for boat trailers, at the launching ramp.
5. Streets / Parking: No parking is allowed on any paved or unimproved street that accesses residential property or is designated as an Anne Arundel County fire truck drafting site. All streets provide access for emergency response vehicles & are considered fire lanes.
6. Dogs: In Anne Arundel County, dogs must be leashed at all times. Guests are asked to clean up after their dogs. Dog waste stations are provided at convenient locations throughout our neighborhood, so please safeguard our Chesapeake Bay’s health by using them.
Amenities for Boaters & Paddlers (adapted from the May 2019 AOTB newsletter article written by Aris T. Allen, Chair of the Pier, Ramp, and Rack Committee)
*Notice regarding guest access to "Chesapeake walk" & the street ends located between Narragansett Avenue & the Chesapeake Bay:
*Guests have the right to use these street ends , “during daylight hours for normal pedestrian activities, including walking, jogging, viewing the Chesapeake Bay, watching boat activities, watching Blue Angels performances, nationally publicized celestial and NASA (or organizations similar to NASA, e.g., Space X) events (during which time use of the Roads shall be permitted past daylight hours as may reasonably be necessary to view such events) & viewing fireworks (during which time use of the roads are permitted past daylight hours as may be reasonably necessary to view fireworks).
Except in the event of an emergency, nonmotorized vehicles that cause damage to the grass & motorized vehicles are not permitted on the street ends.
Fishing by guests is not permitted at the street ends.
*Adapted from the March 2019 AOTB newsletter article entitled "OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE LITIGATION"
https://www.visitannapolis.org
https://www.arundelonthebay.org/historyproject.html
http://www.marylandhealthybeaches.org
https://www.arundelonthebay.org/dogwastestations.html
https://vimeo.com/388613898
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Arial video of our neighborhood:
https://youtu.be/-o9JmHM7omE
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The Thomas point lighthouse (videos linked below):
https://uslhs.org/about/thomas-point-shoal-lighthouse/tours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghmRlnhL_dA
https://youtu.be/s4lEt78RXc8
https://youtu.be/ghmRlnhL_dA
Tours available:
https://uslhs.org/about/thomas-point-shoal-lighthouse/tours
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Annapolis maritime museum:
https://amaritime.org/museum/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghmRlnhL_dA
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Swimming safety:
https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2016/06/swimming-risk-in-the-chesapeake-bay/
http://www.marylandhealthybeaches.com/current_conditions.php
https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/MHB/Pages/Maryland-Healthy-Beaches-Home.aspx
https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/MHB/Pages/Vibrio.aspx
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Sandy point state park beach:
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx
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Anne Arundel county public beach access:
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Cartop kayak / SUP launch sites:
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Anne Arundel County public boat ramp:
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Quiet waters park (and dog beach):
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/quiet-waters/
Quiet waters park kayak rentals:
https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/boat-rental
The nearby historic highland beach neighborhood:
http://presmd.org/highlandbeach
Recommended establishments:
The dutch PA farmer's market:
https://PAdutchFarmMarket.com
Places to eat and drink:
Bakers & Co.
https://goo.gl/maps/DKFAuwep4bAtcwxu5
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
https://goo.gl/maps/JfoWTGUFiQydPedSA
Wine Cellars of Annapolis Inc
https://goo.gl/maps/jnN1yJU27MtbRjRz8
Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits
https://goo.gl/maps/fWmA9pem6xU2kuQx6
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/EMjVngvNheUTv6FY8
Red Red Wine Bar
https://goo.gl/maps/TkHk6Hmx5PyhVQnu5
Paul's Homewood Café
https://goo.gl/maps/nhzqmNE617uC9WPV7
Cafe Normandie
https://goo.gl/maps/RReDGEoJnbfXu1Fb9
ChopTank
https://thechoptankrestaurant.com/annapolis/
Annapolis Smokehouse
https://goo.gl/maps/popwgU5jdywvVnQM9
