1623 ST GILES ROAD, GIBSON ISLAND, MD 21056

$2,975,000

1623 St. Giles Road is an absolutely lovely four-bedroom, four full bath, waterfront cottage on the lake with magnificent sunrises and simply stunning views of the lake, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Bay Bridge. The cottage was completed in 1950 and has a 45-degree radius turn specifically designed to capture… Read More the water views and prevailing summer breezes. The original cottage was expanded in 2011 with a Charleston inspired addition built by top tier builder, Delbert Adams, who built the Gibson Island Club. A long, winding gravel driveway lined with hollies and hardwood leads to this private lake retreat. A sunny bluestone patio faces the lake, and a shaded deck overlooks the water - both are perfect for gatherings, just simply relaxing, and bird watching. A flagstone path leads to a firepit circle for continued outside enjoyment. Steps continue to the private dock where one can continue to bask in the glorious views, fish, rod, canoe, kayak or paddle board on Otter Pond, a 42-acre freshwater lake. Alongside the house is an outdoor shower. This solid inviting cottage has enjoyed many significant upgrades. The original cottage is masonry block construction finished in stucco. With two bedrooms and two renovated baths on the main level, a cozy living room with a large woodburning fireplace overlooks the lake and the Chesapeake Bay. There is a curved, beautifully paneled den off the living room and a spacious dining room overlooking the water. An updated kitchen is centrally located in the house. With an inviting sunroom off the deck, stairs lead to the lower level also boasting lovely water views, where there is a finished rec room, a sunlit ensuite bedroom with updated full bath, a recently built laundry room, and a storage/utility area. The Charleston inspired addition has matching stucco and maintains the integrity of the original cottage, providing a first level screened piazza leading to the cottage, and a second level screened piazza off the spectacular, substantial private guest suite and large full bath. The addition connects to the original cottage via elevator and descending stairs to the piazza on the ground level. An oversized garage with plenty of storage space is part of the 2011 addition. Information on Gibson Island: Gibson Island is a private island within one hour of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore offering an absolutely extraordinary setting. The Island comprises 1000 acres with seven miles of shoreline. Two thirds of the Island is undeveloped and is owned by the Gibson Island Corporation, the homeowners' association. The remaining third is residential home sites. Gibson Island is located on the western shore of Maryland, so there is no need to cross the Bay Bridge. On the Island is a 43-acre spring fed freshwater lake in which one may enjoy non-motorized watercraft activities such as paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. The Island offers enormous privacy and security--there is an entry gatehouse staffed 24+Hours and the Island is patrolled by the Gibson Island Police Force (GIPD). The Gibson Island Corporation Service Department offers yard maintenance and landscaping and other services for homeowners. There is a full-service yacht yard. From the Island, it is just a 20-minute drive to BWI Airport and the neighboring Amtrak train station. The Island houses a private country club (membership by invitation) offering yachting, fine dining year-round, tennis, an award-winning Charles Blair Macdonald designed 9-hole golf course, swimming, croquet, skeet shooting, and more. (C) Read Less

Courtesy of Sarah Kanne, Gibson Island Real Estate INC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

106

Last Updated

May 13, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

4,275

Lot Size

1.74 Acres

Year Built

1946

MLS Number

MDAA2097094

Additional Details

Property Access

Boat - Non Powered Only, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Swimming Allowed

Appliances & Equipment

1 elevator, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Microwave, Water Heater, None

Basement

Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Drain, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Drainage System, Fully Finished, Sump Pump

Building

4,275 sqft living area, 3,689 sqft above grade (finished), 586 sqft below grade (finished), 148 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1946, Major renovation in 2011, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: Tray Ceilings, Wood Walls, 3 levels, Cottage, Stucco, Brick, Masonry

Cooling

Central Air, Geothermal, Electric, Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Geothermal

Doors

French, Sliding Glass, Storm

Accessibility Features

Elevator

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Gutter System, Exterior Lighting

Fence

Wood

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Mantel(s), Wood, Stone

Floors

Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Heated

Foundation

Crawl Space

Garage

1 garage space

Water Features

Navigable Water, Water Access, Water Body Name: Otter Pond, Water Body Type: Lake, Water Oriented, Waterfront Features: Y, Private Dock Site

Heating

Geo-thermal, Oil, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant

Home Owner's Association

HOA Fee: $976, Fee Freq: Monthly, Common Grounds, Gated Community, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Non-Lake Recreational Area, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Security, Water/Lake Privileges, Common Area Maintenance, Security Gate, Trash

Interior Features

Attic, Built-Ins, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Elevator, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchenette, Recessed Lighting, Solar Tube(s), Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Walk-in Closet(s), Floor Plan - Traditional

Laundry

Lower Floor

Lot

75,794 sqft, 1.74 acres, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Secluded, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Landscaping

Parking

Gravel Driveway

Property

Dock/Slip Conveys, 1 dock, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Wrap Around, View: Lake, Trees/Woods, Bay, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Water, 1 boat slip

Roof

Asphalt, Shingle

Sewer

On Site Septic

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $29,560, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Electric, Electric Available, Water Available, Propane

Windows

Bay/Bow, Casement, Screens, Skylights

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