Waterfront Retreat in Cooke’s Hope – Perfectly positioned along Easton’s sought-after Oxford Road corridor, this custom waterfront home in Cooke’s Hope offers timeless design and a relaxed Eastern Shore lifestyle just minutes from downtown Easton. Designed by Pam Gardner, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an open floor plan filled with natural light and beautiful water views. A dramatic two-story foyer leads to the vaulted waterfront living room with skylights and wood floors, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. The waterside primary suite offers a private retreat with a fireplace and spa-inspired bath featuring a steam shower and soaking tub. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining with granite countertops, bar seating and casual dining space. A private den with built-ins and fireplace offers a comfortable office or reading retreat, while the light-filled cupola room provides flexible space for a studio, lounge or creative escape. A separate bedroom wing ensures privacy for family or guests while a detached one-bedroom guest apartment offers additional accommodations. Outdoor living includes a screened porch and waterside deck overlooking the tranquil setting. A two-car garage provides excellent storage for vehicles and waterfront gear. The leased boat slip with water and electric at the community pier (available 2026) offers easy access to the surrounding waterways. A rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living just minutes from Easton, Oxford and St. Michaels!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
1.9 acresLot Size
$426Price/Sq.Ft.
$239/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Christensen• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•410-673-3344 (broker)
Bought with Bill White• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $2,536 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
This property feels spacious and well-maintained. The luxurious primary suite is on the first floor adjacent to an open living room with a lovely connecting sun room. Bonus - detached garage with apt above!
12 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Beautfiul waterfront home with coastal charm throughout; high celings and windows to take the the serene views of Peachblossom Creek; 1 bedrooms apartment over the detached garage; home conveys with boat slip;
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nestled in the highly sought-after Cookes Hope community, this waterfront retreat built by Willow Construction redefines upscale living. The main house, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, includes a desirable main-level primary suite with a custom walk-in closet, double vanity, soaking tub, and tiled steam shower—all with enchanting water views. The welcoming den, adorned with a gas fireplace, serves as a perfect escape or home office space. The birds-eye lookout loft room bathes in ambient light, and the kitchen boasts a breakfast bar, warming drawer, and beverage refrigerator. Enjoy hosting gatherings on the screened-in porch or waterside deck with a natural gas hook-up for grilling. A detached guest apartment, complete with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, provides additional flexibility and comfort. Additional amenities include a detached 2-car garage, built-in bookcases, cathedral and vaulted ceilings, and a covered front porch. Situated on 1.9+/- acre property and also includes a 2024 slip rental at the community pier.
Public Records
Dec 31, 1986
Sold
$1,158,600
$341/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,325 (+10.0%)
2025
$8,479 (+10.5%)
2024
$7,676 (+6.5%)
2023
$7,206 (+8.7%)
$326,200 + $524,700
$850,900
2022
$6,630 (+3.4%)
2021
$6,411 (+3.4%)
2020
$6,199
$324,000 + $502,400
$826,400
2019
$6,199 (−0.2%)
$324,000 + $502,400
$826,400
2018
$6,208 (+5.1%)
$362,500 + $493,700
$856,200
2017
$5,906 (+5.6%)
$362,500 + $493,700
$856,200
2015
$5,591 (+2.4%)
$435,000 + $430,700
$865,700
2014
$5,462 (−16.8%)
2013
$6,565 (+8.1%)
2012
$6,071 (+2.9%)
2011
$5,898 (−15.2%)
2010
$6,957 (+9.6%)
2009
$6,345
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,199
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Talbot County
APN
01 065378
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RC
Resource Conservation District
The RC District is characterized by natural environments (wetlands, forests, or abandoned fields) and resource development activities (agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or aquaculture). This district conserves the irreplaceable agricultural, forested, and natural environmental character of the County. Agricultural activities shall be preserved, encouraged and protected. Development activities are to be in the form of large lots or clustered lots outside of habitat protection areas, without public water or sewer service. Development in this district shall: Maintain and, wherever possible, improve the quality of runoff and groundwater entering the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary streams; Conserve and protect agricultural lands and uses; Protect environmentally sensitive lands and Preserve rural character through conservation of open space and agricultural lands.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener