5462 Gunners Range Rd, Royal Oak, MD 21662

Nestled in the historically rich Eastern Shore of Maryland, minutes to picturesque St. Michaels, Easton and Oxford, "Magnolia Cove" embodies a perfect coastal retreat of tranquility, beauty and tradition. Take the ferry to Oxford for an afternoon ice cream, enjoy dinner at one of St. Michael’s renowned restaurants after shopping in their chic boutiques, unique storefronts and illustrious art galleries, or reach the beach in Assateague and Ocean City in less than two hours, and never tire of endless fun for anyone. Built in 1800, this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom historic tidewater colonial shore house sits on 3.5+ acres and boasts endless nautical activities as an ideal waterfront oasis. A boater’s paradise featuring 450 feet of waterfront; along with a private pier, boat slip and floating dock perfect for premier crabbing, fishing, kayaking and boating. Take advantage of the picturesque backdrop for an outdoor venue as you entertain on professionally manicured and landscaped grounds, complimented by an in-ground swimming pool with brick surround and a diving board. Sip lemonade on your flagstone patio or lounge with a good book and host dinner on your heavenly enclosed screen porch. Grow vegetables in your picket fence lined garden, challenge your guests to a round of horseshoes, rinse off from the day's adventures in your outdoor shower and cap off the evening around your firepit roasting s’mores and taking in the magnanimous night sky. In the front of your residence, a circular driveway welcomes you and your guests with ease and a 2 car garage is the perfect place to park your bicycles after taking a long morning ride. Head inside and be in awe of the charm and history embodied in this 2,900+ square foot, sun-bathed residence. An artistic sea glass chandelier and original timeless heart of pine flooring showcase the front entry. Seating 8 people comfortably, the dining room is accented by layered molding, triple-wide windows with views of the water, a built in hutch and an airy, modern light fixture. Enjoy an after-dinner cocktail in the coastal blue living room where crown molding and built-in shelving highlight the 10 foot ceilings throughout the home and the Anderson wood windows overlooking the lush front exterior. Gather by the living room’s gas fireplace surrounded with classic blue patterned tile, or venture down the hallway to enjoy a round of Scrabble in your light-filled family room embellished with hardwood flooring, a wood-burning fireplace and a picturesque bay window overlooking the gorgeous coastal landscape. For effortless everyday living, the kitchen and large attached mudroom await. The mudroom functions to perfection, providing a drop zone for exterior dirt, laundry and plenty of pantry storage. The retro pendant light above the water view breakfast area is the perfect perch for guests to provide you company while you cook. Set off the kitchen and breakfast area, the serene screened in porch presents the best view in the house! This space is the heart of the home connecting the inside to the outside with peaceful vistas, fresh coastal air blowing, the aroma of the abundant floral landscape and the sweet sound of nature at its finest. Hideaway in your light filled master sanctuary, located on the second level, and indulge in the ultimate privacy it offers. Tuck in and enjoy your favorite book off your custom built-in bookshelves, or stargaze from one of your two expansive window seats overlooking the water. Four additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms await your family on the upper level. There is also an additional full bathroom on the main level. For the early risers, relish the convenience of taking the back stairs directly to the kitchen’s coffee station for a fluid morning routine. Created for gatherings grand or intimate, this historic, waterfront oasis is a true inspiration for your personal Eastern Shore escape!