1816 Skippers Row

Gibson Island, MD 21056

With views of the Gibson Island Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay, a gorgeous fully updated cottage complete with dock and spectacular gardens awaits. In 1920,J. Rulon Miller, a world-class Star sailboat racer built this extraordinary cottage at 1816 Skippers Row. Maintaining all its original charm, this wonderful property is fully renovated and ready to move in and enjoy. Enter an inviting exterior wooden blue gate into a sun-filled enclosed courtyard complete with special plantings, two pergolas and a custom flagstone terrace lovely for entertaining. A beautiful African mahogany arched custom-made door welcomes you into a stunning living room overlooking the Harbor complete with original beamed tray ceiling and large fireplace. This gorgeous property includes vintage doors with original hardware, original fir hardwood flooring mostly throughout, a spectacular gourmet kitchen featured in Renovation Magazine, a cosy den, office with built-in cabinetry overlooking the Harbor, and dining room with original pine paneling and fireplace with picture windows overlooking the Harbor. Featured in the Capital Gazette House of the Week, this exceptionally maintained property, mostly on one level, offers two main level master suites, two additional bedrooms, and five full baths. Bring your boat up to your private dock and invite friends for a drink in the Harbor Bar Room complete with teak bar, two wine refrigerators, ice maker, ample wine racks, dishwasher, and best of all, three walls of windows to enjoy the stunning Harbor views. Certified Chesapeake Bay Wise by Master Gardeners, the landscaping surrounding the property is a gardener's delight with mature magnolias, boxwood, hollies and crepe myrtles. In the spring, the property is filled with daffodils and hydrangeas, and the summers are resplendent with roses. This special house is made for year-round enjoyment and entertaining. Picture yourself enjoying summer on the Harbor in this incredible home! Information on Gibson Island--A private island within one hour of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore; absolutely extraordinary setting - 1000 acres with seven miles of shoreline, two thirds of land undeveloped and owned by the Gibson Island Corporation, one third residential home sites, no need to cross the Bay Bridge - located on Western Shore of Maryland, 43-acre spring fed fresh water lake, enormous privacy and security--entry gatehouse staffed 24+Hours and Gibson Island Police Force (GIPD),Gibson Island Corporation Service Department for homeowners offering yard maintenance and landscaping and other services, full service yacht yard, 20 minute drive to BWI, airport and train station, private country club (membership by invitation) offering yachting, fine dining year-round, tennis, award-winning Charles Blair Macdonald designed 9-hole golf course, swimming, croquet, skeet shooting, and more, private tours by appointment. (C) Gibson Island Corporation, all rights reserved.