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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,566 sqft
Price per Sqft $834
Subdivision Trappe
MLS Listing ID MDTA2006798
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 9,566
Year Built 1800
Annual Tax Amount $26,077
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 234.000 Acres
Acres 234.0
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The land is among the property's most compelling features. One inland parcel comprises approximately 52 wooded acres offering excellent deer and turkey. A tidal pond, waterfront habitat, and surrounding farmland provide further opportunities for waterfowl and upland game. The diverse landscape supports outdoor recreation, sporting pursuits, and continued agricultural use.
Set among distinguished waterfront estates and majestic specimen trees, the improvements include a historic main residence, waterside guest cottage, beach house, pool house, swimming pool, private pier, tennis court, early 20th-century barn, and accessory buildings. Across the four residential structures are a combined 12 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, and 3 half bathrooms, providing exceptional accommodations for family and guests.
The main house is the former home of Daniel Martin, Maryland's 20th Governor, who served in 1829 and 1831. Martin, the grandson of an earlier owner, constructed the larger Federal-style wing around 1815. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, The Wilderness is recognized for its significance in Maryland's domestic architecture. The original brick wing dates to the late 18th century, with an early 19th-century addition distinguished by unusual telescoping architecture that increases in scale. White brick, and olive-green shutters and trim complement the mature grounds and an immense sycamore.
A long gravel drive beneath a canopy of trees passes the barn and outbuildings before reaching the residence. Inside, an elegant foyer and stair hall feature an elliptical arch, while a rear French door frames views of the lawn and Choptank River. Two gracious parlors have period fireplace mantels historically attributed to English artisans Grinling Gibbons and Robert Adam.
The main level includes a living room, dining room, original and additional kitchens, pantry, two powder rooms, and a sunroom opening to a riverside terrace. Upstairs are bedrooms with fireplaces and walk-in closets, an artist's studio with cabinetry and sink, and a primary suite with river views, fireplace, and two bathrooms. The attic level includes additional bedrooms and a spacious game room. The main residence totals 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms.
Additional accommodations include a waterside guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath; a beach house with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath; and a pool house with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath.
With its combination of historic architecture, extensive shoreline, wooded hunting grounds, farmland, multiple residences, and recreational amenities, The Wilderness offers an exceptional opportunity for long-term stewardship of a remarkable Eastern Shore estate. Explore the virtual tour to appreciate the full scope of this offering.
Location
State MD
County Talbot
Zoning A2
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Basement Drainage System, Partial, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Workshop, Other
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
Hot Water Oil
Heating Zoned, Forced Air
Cooling Geothermal, Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 8
Equipment Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Heat Source Oil, Geo-thermal
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Brick
Pool Concrete
Utilities Available Phone
Waterfront Description Rip-Rap,Sandy Beach
Water Access Y
Water Access Desc Sail,Canoe/Kayak,Fishing Allowed,Boat - Powered,Personal Watercraft (PWC),Private Access
View Water, Scenic Vista, River, Pasture, Panoramic, Bay
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Brick
Garage N
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Rural, Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Landscaping, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 9566
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Talbot County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2103131645
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 9566
Security Features Resident Manager,Exterior Cameras
Special Listing Condition Standard
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