720 Stillwater Road

Description

A lovely brick waterfront cottage graciously sits on a beautifully landscaped, large corner lot on Otter Pond, Gibson Island +G-s 43-acre freshwater spring fed lake, offering sweeping views of both the lake and the Chesapeake Bay.With four bedrooms and two and a half baths, a table-size kitchen opens to an inviting family room withwood burning fireplace. Entertain family and guests in the spacious dining room and good-sized livingroom with wood burning fireplace, both of which have French doors leading to an outdoor stone patiooverlooking the lake.A partially finished basement offers a rec room, laundry area and plenty of storage space. Park your carin the two-car garage and walk from the garage directly into the kitchen with your groceries. A largeamount of storage space is above the garage and can be easily accessed upstairs.Fish, swim, kayak, and canoe off the private dock. Separate steps lead directly to the water providingdelightful turtle watching and feeding of the ducks. There is a grassy area perfect for picnicking outside and enjoying the lake views. On .62 -acre, this 1973 home provides quiet enjoyment of active wildlife such as heron, basking turtles, ducks and osprey, and hundreds of birds.Wildlife abounds! Be sure to watch the video.Put your feet up and relax and enjoy life on Gibson Island!Information on Gibson Island:Gibson Island is a private, secure island in the Chesapeake Bay within one hour of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore offering an absolutely extraordinary setting. The Island comprises 1000 acres with seven miles of shoreline. Two thirds of the Island is undeveloped and is owned by the Gibson Island Corporation, the homeowners' association. The remaining third is residential home sites. Gibson Island is located on the western shore of Maryland, so there is no need to cross the Bay Bridge. On the Island is a 43-acre spring fed freshwater lake in which one may enjoy non-motorized watercraft activities such as paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. The Island offers enormous privacy and security--there is an entry gatehouse staffed 24+Hours and the Island is patrolled by the Gibson Island Police Force (GIPD). The Gibson Island Corporation Service Department offers yard maintenance and landscaping and other services for homeowners. There is a full-service yacht yard. From the Island, it is just a 20-minute drive to BWI Airport and the neighboring Amtrak train station. The Island houses a private country club (membership by invitation) offering yachting, fine dining year-round, tennis, an award-winning Charles Blair Macdonald designed 9-hole golf course, swimming, croquet, skeet shooting, and more. Private tours will be provided by appointment by the listing agent. Please contact her to make an appointment. (C) Gibson Island Corporation, all rights reserved.