9998 wades farm lane

Step Back in time and experience the charm of Eastern Shore living with this rare waterfront property overlooking the exciting waters of Eastern Bay. Set on 2.7 acres with secure and elevated shoreline, private dock, and powered boat lift, this estate offers the perfect balance of privacy, relaxation and endless potential. The property features two dwellings with a combined total of six bedrooms, making it an ideal summer retreat or year round haven. The main house welcomes you with a striking 60-foot entrance hallway leading straight to the water, opening onto wide porches on every side- both open and screened- for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Cozy family room with wood burning fireplace adjoins country kitchen opening to screened porch and great outdoor living. Upstairs brings you to a grand entertaining space that opens to a three season covered porch with breathtaking views of the bay and provides bunk space for family and friends. Just steps away from the main house, the guest house provides additional comfortable living spaces. Designed to bring in natural light and water views it offers useful , defined spaces connected by light filled hallways Fully equipped kitchen and adjoined dining, living room, fabulous utility room and two generous bedrooms all with the same sweeping water views. Shaded by mature planting, the grounds offer privacy and the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore, The property is further enhanced by a sturdy dock, charming potting shed, outdoor water-view shower and unique metal Gazebo close to the waters edge. Ample friendly parking and a circular driveway offer ease and a welcome entrance to the property. Originally built in 1909 by the Rice family from Baltimore and used by the family for many years as a summer get away until sold in the 1970's .Subsequent owners continued the summer get away use , continual remodeling and updating brought forth numerous magazine features in Veranda, Country Life and the Baltimore Sun highlighting the clever use of space , style and the remarkable setting. This beloved property is ready for its next chapter. with a bit of updating, it can be restored to its full brilliance as a classic waterfront estate.