1715 PORTERS HILL RD Annapolis, MD 21401
4 Beds
6 Baths
6,594 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,594 sqft
Price per Sqft $681
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID MDAA2120604
Style Craftsman
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Fees $300/ann
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,994
Year Built 1945
Available Date 2025-09-25
Annual Tax Amount $26,467
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.701 Acres
Acres 1.7
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Steeped in its storied past yet thoughtfully updated for modern living, this retreat captures the perfect balance of historic charm and casual elegance. The heart of the home is a sunlit great room with original log walls and quarried stone fireplace, a vaulted ceiling, and expansive windows which frame water views at every turn. An adjoining den, with separate entrance option, is a perfect place to relax. This could easily become another main level bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The kitchen is striking under its vaulted ceiling accented by exposed beams. The custom cabinetry, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances and generous island give the space so much functionality while maintaining the artisanal character. The kitchen opens to the dining area overlooking the water. The table is anchored by a craftsman-style light fixture, and the entire first and second floors have beautiful wood floors. Step outside and you're embraced by nature: multiple porches and decks overlook lush, manicured grounds that lead down to the water's edge.
The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary, designed for privacy and tranquility. The bedroom, with a vaulted ceiling, has a screened porch overlooking the water. Two expansive walk-in closets offer custom organization systems that would make a clothing connoisseur smile. The spa-like bathroom gets lots of natural light from the windows that frame the water, and the freestanding soaking tub is situated to enjoy this view. A dual-sink vanity, heated floors, generous walk-in shower with a built-in bench, and a spacious cosmetic area with dedicated seating make getting ready feel effortless and luxurious. A dedicated laundry area just off the hallway makes day-to-day living very easy. Part of the primary suite is a gracious office with gas fireplace and outdoor access. This is a totally flexible space: install a wall of bookshelves and you'd have a lovely library.
Upstairs, there are two generously sized bedrooms. One has water views and a waterside balcony; the other overlooks the lush landscaping out front. There is a hall bathroom. A separate guest bedroom suite above the garage, complete with its own living area and luxe bathroom, is ideal for visiting friends and family who desire more privacy. The Historical Context: Originally built in the 1880s, this log house was one of three identical structures used as hunting lodges. It is the only one that remains. The construction of the log house is one of great craftmanship, including sizing each log to be approximately the same diameter as others. Lore has it that around the turn of the 20th century, the Naval academy wanted to acquire more land by the academy and traded this peninsula for land across from College Creek. The Naval Academy superintendent, Admiral David Porter, could be where the name Porter's Hill derived from. In the 1920's, the Whitehead family – three brothers known for running bootleg liquor to Baltimore and Washington during Prohibition — used the property as a place to entertain and stop on the way to Baltimore. In the 1940s, the brothers' exploits caught up with them, and the State of Maryland confiscated the Porters Hill peninsula. Through a unique trade involving the Jones family's gravel pit (now the site of the 895 Tunnel), this private waterfront enclave found its next chapter.
Location
State MD
County Anne Arundel
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Basement Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Windows, Full, Walkout Stairs
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Equipment Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Heat Source Electric, Propane - Owned
Laundry Main Floor, Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Porch(es), Screened
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Garage Spaces 10.0
Utilities Available Under Ground
Waterfront Description Private Dock Site
Water Access Y
Water Access Desc Boat - Powered,Personal Watercraft (PWC),Private Access,Sail
View River, Water, Scenic Vista
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility Other
Porch Balcony, Porch(es), Screened
Total Parking Spaces 10
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Bulkheaded, No Thru Street
Story 3
Foundation Block
Sewer Private Septic Tank
Water Well, Conditioner
Architectural Style Craftsman
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Log Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 020200010312800
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 6594
Special Listing Condition Standard
