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"Up Holland" 
"Up Holland" is one of Talbot County’s treasured estates! YEAR BUILT: A portion of the house dates from 1760 with later additions in the 19th and 20th centuries LOT SIZE: 19.84 acres +/- SQUARE FOOTAGE: Main House approximately 4,424 square feet ROOM DIMENSIONS First Floor:
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Carriage House:
HEATING / COOLING: Heat: Oil fired hot water baseboard air conditioning: window units WATER & SEWER: Septic, well PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Waterfront Site: Unlike many other Eastern Shore properties "Up Holland" was sited to take full advantage not only of the land but also of the magnificent water views. Through the early 20th century, it was a working farm, with dairy cows and a small orchard. The approach to the property is through several acres of woodland via a private lane. Shading the house are century-old trees including magnificent specimens of southern magnolia, oak and poplar. Cottage gardens provide color just outside the waterside sunroom and surrounding the carriage house. A portion of the property is a designated tree farm. With over 1000 feet of protected shoreline on Broad Creek and a private cove you can enjoy the ever changing views of water, wildlife and waterfowl that abound. The southern exposure and a pier with deep water The House: A 2 1/2 story design, "Up Holland" is characteristic of the telescoping architectural style found on the Eastern Shore. Constructed in the mid-19th century in a simplified Greek revival style, shaded by a two story porch, the front façade has a central entrance with transom and sidelights encased in a frame of pilasters holding a pediment. The entry door opens into a foyer with a 3 story staircase accented by walnut banisters and original heart pine floors. Off the foyer are the more formal living areas of the house, including a library, living room and small den or reading area all with 9 foot ceilings. A generously proportioned room, the library's focal point is an elegant fireplace, flanked by bookcases and built-in entertainment center. Tucked in the corner is a full bath, enabling this room to be easily converted to a first floor bedroom. The living room and adjacent reading area with built-in bookshelves provide gracious, but more casual entertaining/living areas overlooking the water. One of the six fireplaces in the home provides added warmth to this room. What is now the "center section" of the house was built ca. 1760 and houses the dining room on the first floor with a bedroom above, accessed by a small winding stair adjacent to the brick fireplace. The doorways open to the front of the house offering a garden view and the waterside sunroom. Adjacent to the dining room is a 2-story kitchen addition with a matching bedroom on the upper floor, also accessed by a second back staircase. The farmhouse kitchen is a delight! With an original brick hearth tucked in the corner and plenty of room for a harvest table, it is a warm and inviting place to prepare meals and gather with friends and family. When entering the kitchen from the outside, you pass through a "mudroom" equipped with laundry facility and bath with shower. The basement area of the house is accessed through this room. Upper levels of the house are accessed by the main staircase and the 2 "back stairs." On the 2nd floor are two large bedrooms, each with a fireplace and adjoining sitting rooms plus two additional bedrooms and adjoining bath. Tucked under the eaves on the third floor are two charming bedrooms, and a secret room hidden behind a moving bookcase. There's much to discover in this wonderful house, from hidden staircases to secret rooms! ADDITIONAL FEATURES Carriage House: Adjacent to the main house stands what is believed to be the original schoolhouse, built when "Up Holland" was still a working farm. Its classic lines have been preserved, while the use has been converted to a large, 2 bay garage and storage shed with a finished studio above, easily transformed to guest quarters. Adjacent to the cottage garden on the south side is a large greenhouse/storage room. Pool & Pier Warm summer days spent lounging by the pool...located along the water's edge, you can enjoy a dip in the refreshing water while taking in the panoramic water views. Mechanical equipment is housed in a nearby pool house with classic details. The recently constructed double slip pier and loading dock with approximately 6+ foot mlw, provides dockage for your boats. You’ll enjoy exploring the waters of the Chesapeake Bay by sailboat, power boat canoe or kayak! OFFERED FOR: $3,845,000. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact the listing agent Wink Cowee, CRS, Associate Broker, at 877.745.0415 (toll-free) 410.310.0208 (cell) or 410.745.9358 (res) email cowee@friend.ly.net or visit www.2hdb.com/winkcowee. Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. Accuracy of square footage, lot size and other information is not guaranteed.
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