Perfect location to explore everything the East coast has to offer. We love the location of of I-95. We’re are 1hr from Baltimore & Philadelphia. 2 hours from D.C. and 3 hrs from New York City. It’s great to experience any of the museums, theaters, musical performances, plethora of live sporting events, gambling, water activities and beach time. Our home is in a great little town on the water. Typical small town with classic Americana Main Street and in a quaint planned safe neighborhood.
The space
We have a new open concept home in a subdivision with great neighbors, sidewalks, parks and a neighborhood pool. We have a 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath multi-level home that is geared toward hosting. Main level has a living room with 85 in TV with cable & premium channels; as well as, all the streaming services. The cabinets below the tv are full of toys, books & games for all ages. Full equipped kitchen that has ice machine, expresso machine, electric kettle & toaster oven. Our breakfast nook fits 6 adults easily or 8 kids. The island has 2 barstools and 2 kid stools. There is a 1/2 bath on main level as well. The front door is our main entrance and back door leads out to our backyard of fun. The side door leads out to our screened in garage that we use as a 3 season room. We have children’s table & chairs where we do messy crafts and tv. There is also plethora of toys, trampoline, ride on toys balls etc where we free play. All our pool toys, winter gear and shoes are also stored in garage. We have pantry over flow and extra fridge freezer in there. Through the 2nd door in the garage connects to the backyard. Our backyard is complete fenced. We have a high patio table and umbrella with 4 chairs for a la fresco dining. A 6 person outdoor sofa with a tilt & 360 turn large umbrella and gas fire pit for cozy hangouts around the fire. For the kids and those young at heart, we have a mini/ toddler trampoline and a swing set with a small treehouse which has 2 slides, rock climbing wall and plank. 2 soccer nets for the impromptu game, batting tee and bases for the baseball lover and lots of other balls to throw around. We also have a screened in gazebo with tv & a comfy chairs to relax in the shade.Behind the gazebo there is a large gas Weber grill for the chef in the group. Once your ready to relax indoors you will head to the basement which has two rooms and a full bathroom with a shower. In the first room, we call the “kids ‘ room”, there is a 75” tv with all the channels. We have a Montessori stepping stones, a pikler triangle with two different bridges and a rocker/climber that can be combined to form a little ninja course. To really get the wiggles out we have an adjustable sensory swing in the middle of the room with pads below for safety. There is also a 4 person Lovesac sofa (which can be configured into a queen bed if extra sleeping space needed) and 2 Little recliners. There are 6 bins of toys which include 200+ mangma tiles, duplo legos & Lego sets, dress up costumes closet, Barbie’s dream house, her rv and lots of Barbie friends, books and baby dolls with strollers, clothes & high chair. Through the glass doors is the “adult room” with another 75” tv with all the cable channels and surround sound. An additional tv with streaming only so you never miss a play of the other game. There is an electric fireplace for extra warmth on those cold nights, baskets of blankets for cuddling and a bar for the libations. In the closet there is a small area of storage, another fridge/freezer and an additional microwave. In front of the fireplace, you will find a four person lovesac sofa configured as a 2 person oversized lounger. In the current configuration it can be used as a queen sized bed. Extra Bedding is stored in the sofa. Upstairs you will find 4 rooms. The master suite has a king sized bed and has an attached bathroom with a tub/shower combo. There is a dresser, walk in closet and 75” TV with streaming services. Behind the frosted glass doors at the top of the stairs is the laundry room with full size washer and dryer. The front bedroom is large with a walk in closet, twin bunk beds with a slide, a playhouse with lights & a kitchenette inside, toy chest with various toys from baby-5 yo. An extra twin mattress is available to be used on the floor too. Has a 3 trier bookcase full of good reads and a 42” tv with streaming services for all the in room entertainment. The next room as a small closet with a queen sized bed and a 55” tv with streaming services. Down the hall is the other full bathroom with a shower/tub. The last bedroom is the “den” our work from home place. It has a twin sized daybed with a trundle bed and a 55” tv with full cable and streaming capability. There are 4 monitors and desk place with chair if needed.
Guest access
2 flights of stairs indoors and a few steps to get into and out of home.
There is home has an external monitored alarm system and keyless entry..
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Water
Cycling
Last minute
Accessibility
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The home is in a new planned neighborhood that has 300+ homes with serval small parks for kids & dogs, community pool and walking trails. The town we live in (North East,MD) has a lively downtown scene with several restaurants & great local shops. The county is an outdoor enthusiast delight. Hiking trails, horseback riding, every water activities on the river which connects to Chesapeake Bay And Crabs! Best local fresh seafood at every restaurant. Several historical sights, local wineries and breweries. Great weather, great locals all around to create great memories for your family.
Getting to my home
We are 2 left turns from I-95. A car is needed to get around although some car service is
Available.
Nearest airport
Philadelphia and Baltimore are both within 60 miles of our home.
Getting around
Our subdivision is very walkable and Main Street is under a mile away but along a busy road. A car is needed to do most things.
Map of Approximate Location
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The day we (Jay, Victoria and Alexandra) closed on the new home in August of 2020…baby Elizabeth was 8 weeks from joining us.
Main living room. 2 swivel chairs, 1 large sofa and 1 loveseat. White cabinet full of games and toys
Open kitchen with seating at the island
Breakfast nook and doors leading to back yard with patio table
Powder room room on the main floor
Another view of living room
On main floor
Backyard swingset with treehouse and kid coaster
Garage Foyer one door leads into kitchen and the other to the backyard
Large doll house on main floor and stairs to top floor
Upstairs hallway
Upstairs 1st full bath with shower/Tun combination
Twin bunk beds with slide in kids room
Large kids bedroom walk in closet, dresser and playhouse
Guest bedroom with queen size bed and small dresser and closet
Master bedroom with king sized bed
Master bedroom of dresser, walk in closet and door
Kid recliners and stairwell going upstairs
Master bathroom with shower/tub combo
The 4th bedroom we call the den.
It has a twin day bay bed and a twin trundle below. This room has so dresser or closet space.
Back of kids’ playroom in basement showing Barbie lineup, books & sensory swing
Front of kids’ playroom in the basement
Sofa on the side of the kids’ playroom on the basement. It can be turned into queen sized bed
Adults’ room in basement with doors.
Adults’ room fireplace and large sofa that concerts into queen sized bed
3rd bathroom in the basement
View of street pulling into our neighborhood
Neighborhood park and pool down the street
One of the beautiful sunsets in our area looking towards one of our many many bridges
Everyone must try the crabs in Maryland! There are places all over from roadside mom/pop shops to fine dining. Dive in and enjoy!
Fair Hill is home to the Maryland 5 star equestrian competition. It also is a great to visit for hiking trails and leaf peeping
Turkey Point Lighthouse a locals favorite landmark
Charlestown public beach 3 miles from our home
A covered bridge along a bike trail that flows through the towns
A breathless sunset in Chesapeake City looking at the main Bridge.
Small list of things to do in our area
We are the Maryland Mahantis! Alexandra, Jay, Victoria and Elizabeth. We love to travel, meet new people, try new foods, learn new things and laugh. Jay loves a good jogging route and sporting events. Alexandra love a winery and live music/theatre. Victoria and Elizabeth love parks, animals, and new little friends.
Newest addition to our family Hank. He’s a small (45lbs) male bulldog. He is such a chill guy who just wants to hang out where the action is.
Alexandra is from northern Illinois , USA. Jay is from Düsseldorf, Germany; although, his parents are from Northwest India. He speaks several languages and has traveled a lot. This little family all got started when Jay and Alexandra meet in NYC at a bar and as they say, “the rest is history!” Tori is 4 and Ellie is 2