Unique Cecil County Opportunity! A true sportsman paradise with 20 acres on a secluded road with pond and ample forest. This 4 bedroom 3.1 bath custom built Cape Cod home provides the perfect features for a wildlife or fishing retreat, , yet refined perfectly to blend into the natural surroundings. The long curved driveway welcomes you to the grass knoll of which the home is perched. The full covered porch beckons you, but not without first absorbing the elevated seasonal view of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. The uniqueness of the floor plan grabs you immediately upon entry into the natural lighted foyer accented with the grand open stair case and the large formal living room with a stone wood burning fireplace. Moving beyond the foyer into the well appointed eat in kitchen that features an island, granite countertops with plenty of lights. The kitchen provides an all glass french door with access to the great room with its cathedral ceiling, wood stove and large windows to frame in the natural beauty contained outdoors. Wonderfully unique is the formal Dining Room conversion, transforming this room into a formal Bar, a must see to appreciate. Did we mention the first floor primary suite? Second floor features a Guest/Princess suite plus two additional bedrooms and a third full bath. If that was not enough, this level even has a walk in floored attic with over 500 sq/ft of storage. The full sized walkout basement has three additional rooms with new carpet and fresh paint. Sellers recently replaced the roof, water heater, HVAC and water conditioning system for a worry free transition of ownership. The community of Elk Forest is known for its abundant wildlife with deer, turkey, fox, eagles and osprey that often frequent this private sanctuary, and the native songbirds are too numerous to list! Property has several established trails and blinds to explore. Perfect for those that seek natural surroundings. Hard to believe but this pristine property is merely 20 minutes from route 95 commuting corrior that services Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and New York City. Close to Amtrak, BWI and Philadelphia Airports. Closer still to Chesapeake City known for its dining and boating atmosphere. Call for you personal tour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
20 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christian LaPense• BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
•302-368-1621 (broker)
•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Jeff Olmstead• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Lovely custom built cape with access to a private beach on the C & D Canal, pond and 20 +/- ac of wooded land with multiple walking trails, one of which leads to the water. From the wide front porch, enter the Foyer with a quarter turned oak stairway leading to the 2nd floor. The Living Room has a wood burning stone fireplace with raised hearth and the spacious DR can easily accomodate a family gathering. The Kitchen has an island, knotty pine cabinetry, tile flooring & is open to a huge 2-level Sun Room w/ vaulted ceiling, slider to the rear deck & views into the woodland. The 1st floor also includes a Guest BR w/ its own bath. On the 2nd floor is the MBR w/ a vaulted, tongue & groove pine ceiling, built-in bookshelves, walk-in closet and full bath w/ Jacuzzi tub. 2 other BR's & a large attic space complete the Upper Level. The Lower Level includes a huge Game Room & Family Room w/ a slider to the rear yard. There is additional storage space under the Sun Room. This home affords both privacy and beauty.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
5,368
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cecil County
APN
02 036878
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential zone is to recognize existing developments and settlements in the rural and waterfront areas of the County and to provide for a manageable amount of rural residential development. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit uses in the RR zone that do not conflict with the residential character of these areas. Low density residential development is permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Oven/Range - Gas