50447 HAYS BEACH ROAD

SCOTLAND, MD 20687

EXTRAORDINARY SETTING in the Chesapeake region, just 80 miles from Capitol Hill. The site includes 7.09 ac lot with homesite and two outparcels for total 57+ acres of record with over 4800 ft of shoreline on Deep Creek. The setting is peaceful and full of natural habitat for wildlife. Two outparcels include 2 ponds, built by Ducks Unlimited. The site reaches into Deep Creek with several marsh islands, a wonderful scooped shoreline, into part of a third pond near the Bay. CONSERVATION. Three distinct areas of the acreage are in the USDA's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). That includes the transfer of lease payments of about $3800 annually for maintaining habitat. This program and its lease will transfer at settlement-see MLS documents for more information. THE HOME. The craftsman style home its 7+ acre lot is beautifully constructed with quality features, stunning Australian gum hardwood floors(refinished for the new owners), Andersen windows and more. The house has been painted inside and the roof replaced. There is a generator for the home, powered by propane. Enter the foyer from the brick wraparound porch to a spectacular great room with cathedral ceilings, built-in custom cabinetry and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Access all other main level rooms from this central space. The outdoor living is expansive, low maintenance, accessible from this great room as well as from the breakfast room and kitchen. The home has a main level primary suite with 2 separate bathrooms, a large outfitted walk in closet, surrounded by garden views and peeks at the creek. A den on the waterside is a special room, with greenhouse window and a service sink adjacent. The kitchen is a custom deigns with natural cherry cabinetry and thick granite counters, a full compliment of appliances and the right storage design with a combination of drawers, shelves, soft close, and more. A breakfast room connection is important, and it's where you'll spend time enjoying birds and wildlife, views of the creek and gardens. For more formal events, the corner dining room is perfect for a round table, perfect for entertaining. The dining room could also make a great home office, if more important to lifestyle. Upstairs is full of natural light and more beautiful rooms and views. Three bedrooms and a full bath with a second story overlook to the great room, gardens and creek complete the plan. The largest of the 3 bedrooms was used as an office, with wainscoting and a bevel vault ceiling. The carpet in the upper level bedrooms is new. The Sellers included a room dedicated to pet care, situated on one end of the house with the screened porch, 3 car garage, separate mud room-laundry room entrances. Above the 3 car garage is an entire unfinished attic area for storage, accessed by stairs inside the garage. A separate 2 car garage is perfect for work shop and equipment storage. THE GROUNDS, ACTIVITIES. Over 25 years, the Sellers established an incredible landscape with fruit trees, perennial gardens, natural growth. The improvements also include a fenced garden area with gravel footing, raised beds for specialty growing and veggies. Ducks Unlimited built two ponds to increase habitat for native 'puddle ducks' or 'dabbler ducks', herons of all sizes, other migrating birds and wildlife. Watch the bald eagles and osprey, deer and other woodland creatures in their habitat. Deep Creek is a tidal creek, and the Sellers speak of an abundance of blue crabs, perch, puppy drum and more. The two outparcels provide natural habitat and hours of exploration. A walk through the pines path is special, with views of the marsh islands-many of which are part of the acreage of the property. Kayaking is also outstanding here; the creek has significant coves, islands, and undulating shorelines to experience. It is impossible to fully describe the experience of being on the property, but you're invited to find out!

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty



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