An absolutely stunning Maryland waterfront home with picturesque water views

Full front facade of white colonial manor house with light blue vintage Porsche parked on cobblestone forecourt

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This luxurious waterfront dream home was designed by Purple Cherry Architects, situated on more than 150 acres on Maryland’s idyllic Eastern Shore, overlooking the Chester River. Born of a lifelong dream for an incomparable waterfront retreat, this estate combines quiet sophistication and unapologetic romanticism. This home is the epitome of grandeur, a private sanctuary.

Stunning gardens and dramatic water views wrap around its ten structures, which are thoughtfully positioned on more than 150 acres. Purple Cherry Architects led the master site planning efforts, focusing on creating a walkable estate for multiple generations of family and dear friends. Continue below to see this unbelievable home, the largest one ever featured here on One Kindesign, but so unique and beautiful, we just had to share it with our readers!

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Purple Cherry Architects
INTERIOR DESIGNER Purple Cherry Architects
BUILDER GYC Group
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Campion Hruby Landscape Architects

Close-up of manor house facade at sunset showing columned front porch, dormer windows, brick chimneys, and gray shutters

The estate’s structures, which include a main house, guest house, timber-frame entertaining barn, carriage house, automobile barn, pool house, boat house, pottery studio, conservatory, and sheep shed, offer fine architectural detailing and rich finishings throughout, creating a truly magical haven. Highlights include a 40-foot-long brick barrel-vaulted dining room with a wine cellar and tasting room, three-story chandeliers, and extensive custom millwork.

View of white colonial manor house framed through open Dutch door of stone barn, with alpacas grazing on the lawn

The homeowners, who were uniquely involved in each step of the design process, supplemented the home’s furnishings with an abundance of their own antique and vintage pieces, sculpture, and fine art. The resulting refuge is a true labor of love — designed and built with meticulous planning and attention to detail over the span of five years.

Detail of manor house entrance with columned metal-roof portico, fanlight dormer, gas lanterns, and classic Porsche Carrera

Above: The front elevation of the home features a traditional-style exterior with front porch columns, symmetrical windows and rooflines, and curved eyebrow dormers, an element that is also present on nearly all of the accessory structures.

Charming potting room with subway tile walls, open wood shelving, brick floor, farmhouse sink, and blue pendant lights

Above: The mudroom, also known as the hunt room, not only serves as a space for storage but also as a potting room complete with a pantry and powder room.

Mudroom with built-in white locker storage, wicker baskets, rustic worktable, carved horse sculpture, and blue pendant lights

What We Love About This Home

This home may be grand in scale, but the architects did an incredible job of making it feel livable, warm, and welcoming. Guests will love the fabulous swimming pool, the idyllic waterfront setting, the boathouse, and the farm fields with grazing sheep. The party barn is perfect for birthday celebrations and other special events, while the lower-level wine-tasting room, bar, and pizza kitchen make for an unforgettable evening. If you are lucky enough to stay in the guest house, it offers plenty of its own charm, with a modern farmhouse-style kitchen and a serene bedroom with French doors that open to nature-filled views.

Tell Us: What are your favorite details in this grand and impressive home? Let us know in the Comments. We would love to hear your feedback!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of our other favorite home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Maryland: 18th-Century waterfront home in Maryland gets a remarkable transformation and Tour this spectacular nature-inspired beach house on Gibson Island.

Sunlit breakfast nook with wicker chairs, zinc-top table, triple pendant lights, and expansive windows overlooking the river

Kitchen coffee station with white glass-front cabinets, gray subway tile backsplash, espresso machine, and large coffee cup painting

Above: This stunning coffee bar features a plumbed coffee maker that is plumbed directly into the water line. In addition, the custom cabinetry was designed to fit perfectly around the artwork.

Open-plan kitchen with blue-gray island, large tree fern centerpiece, white cabinetry, and adjoining dining area with brick fireplace

Above: Extensive custom millwork, two islands, and an abundance of natural light combine to create a feeling of casual sophistication in the main kitchen. A screen porch is connected, offering nearby space for gracious waterfront dining. ⁠⁠

Kitchen and dining area with white cabinetry, exposed brick stairwell, black Windsor chairs, and view through to the entry hall

Grand kitchen with white cabinetry, hanging copper pots, large picture window overlooking the estate, and blue island stools

Scullery kitchen with floor-to-ceiling white subway tile, Wolf range, farmhouse sink, butcher block island, and industrial pendant

Above: The butler’s pantry of the home features stainless steel appliances, herringbone flooring, and a subway tile backsplash.

Sporting room with dark built-in gun cabinets, wood-paneled walls, brass lantern pendant, and large calf painting as focal point

Above: This monochromatic gun case features custom cabinetry and built-ins, carefully decorated with artwork and the owner’s gun collection.

Sunlit interior hallway with repeating brass lantern pendants, wall sconces, paneled wainscoting, and a round pedestal table at the far end

Above: In this hallway, millwork transforms the space from plain and simple to stunning and sophisticated. These details provide intricacy and human scale to large wall and ceiling surfaces. The more detailed the millwork, the more the house becomes a home.

Powder room with arched niche vanity, patterned floor tile, marble countertop, brass sconce, and antique wood chest of drawers

Above: A custom arched built-in, gilded light fixtures, serene blue walls, and Arabian-style tile. These subtle yet impactful details combine to transform this classic powder room into a jewel-box space.

Bright waterfront living room with cream sofas, blue patterned accents, floor-to-ceiling French doors, and river views beyond

Above: Extensive custom millwork is evident throughout the home, especially in the living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors with cremone bolts allow for abundant natural light and unobstructed water views.

Waterfront sitting room with coffered ceiling, brass chandelier, white and blue furnishings, brick fireplace, and open French doors to the river

Living room fireplace wall with white paneling, built-in bookshelves, brass ring chandelier, model boat display, and red sailboat painting above mantel

Formal dining room with walnut table, leather chairs, dual brass ring chandeliers, landscape painting, and arched passage to living room

Above: The allure of this elegant dining room lies in its warm tones, varied layers of texture and natural materials, and a sense of cozy spaciousness. Together, these elements combine to create an overall feeling of refined warmth.⁠

Elegant sitting room with four white tufted armchairs, navy ottoman, arched windows, brass chandelier, and large architectural painting

Above: This cozy library/reading room features a fireplace and custom arched built-ins.

Gentleman's recreation room with billiard table, vaulted wood ceiling, brass pendant lights, full bar, and adjacent study

Above: The Billiards room of the home is the central room on the east side of the house, connecting the office, bar, and study together.

Dramatic barn bar with soaring timber-frame ceiling, geometric black pendant lights, backlit bar with leather stools, and brick floor

Above: A two-story, light-filled bar situated in the North Wing of the main home features a secret staircase leading to the basement wine room.

Moody navy sitting room with lit fireplace, collection of black-and-white sailboat photographs, leather sofa, and nautical painting above mantel

Dark navy home office with leather chairs, wooden writing desk, glass-front bookcase, porthole mirror, and brass animal sculptures

Above: The homeowner’s office, set in a moody monochromatic blue, features extensive custom millwork, including glass-front cabinetry with cremone bolts.

Grand double staircase foyer with dark wood handrails, white balusters, brass candle chandelier, and horse sculpture in arched niche

Above: This grand staircase spans two stories and features gorgeous wall paneling and artwork, along with a large chandelier.

Upper stair hall looking down to front entry door with fanlight window, paneled walls, dark wood railings, and estate views beyond

Above: The staircase of the home features extensive millwork and paneling throughout and is adorned with artwork.

Cozy upper-floor sitting nook framed by an arch with fan window, linen sofa, blue pillows, and equestrian painting on the wall

Above: The arched nook space provides a cozy spot to curl up with a good book or watch TV.

Upper landing with built-in arched window seat, bookshelves, nautical painting, and view through doorway to antique writing desk

Serene primary bedroom with marble fireplace, blue armchairs, sailboat painting, French doors open to waterfront balcony

Luxurious primary bathroom with marble mosaic floor, arched doorways, wall-to-wall mirrored vanity, polished nickel lantern, and soaking tub alcove

Above: In the owner’s bathroom, a free-standing tub allows for relaxation, while the arched nook provides a comfortable spot to relax.

Primary bathroom with gray chevron marble tile walls, penny tile floor, polished nickel console sink, beveled mirrors, and tufted chair

Above: This stunning vanity with a double sink fits perfectly into the white and gray interiors of the owner’s bathroom.

Guest bedroom with tufted linen headboard, striped bench, French doors open to water view balcony, and blue botanical armchair

Above: This bedroom evokes a feeling of calm sophistication through natural textures, neutral tones, and pops of blue, which together reinforce the sweeping waterfront views from its private balcony.

Children's bunk room with built-in triple bunk beds, shiplap walls, porthole sconces, gray bedding, and colorful balloon dog artwork

Above: In this Purple Cherry Architect-designed bunkroom, nautical touches and built-in storage create cool and chic spaces that become destinations. ⁠

Entry hallway with beadboard ceiling, bronze lantern pendant, paneled doors, duck print artwork, and blue-and-white ginger jar on a wood chest

Above: The hallway leading to the guest suite uses the same overall aesthetic as the suite itself.

Barn-style sitting room with shiplap walls, barrel-vault ceiling, glass globe pendant, writing desk, Windsor chair, and built-in corner banquette

Above: The guest suite in the home features a dining banquette, a full drink station, and a reading desk.

Warm guest bedroom with coffered ceiling, brick fireplace, antique glass-front cabinet, neutral upholstered furnishings, and waterfront windows

Above: The guest bedroom boasts waterfront views of the property. The room’s interiors exude quiet sophistication and warmth.

Cozy built-in banquette nook with curved white beadboard walls, round pedestal table, linen cushions, and nautical rope pendant light

Above: The guest suite of the home features a darling breakfast nook adjacent to the bedroom.

Bright all-white bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, marble lattice tile niche, polished nickel faucet, and tufted lounge chair

Above: Surrounded by Calcutta stone, this serene master bathroom features a free-standing tub and double vanity.

Two-story stair hall with curved staircase, exposed brick accent wall, large lantern pendant, oval porthole window, and front door open to water view

Above: The staircase adjacent to the kitchen features a custom three lantern light fixture that hangs from the top floor to the basement.

Close-up of curved staircase against sunlit exposed brick wall with oval porthole window and hanging bronze lantern pendant

Detail of sweeping curved staircase with white balusters, dark wood handrail, and hanging iron lantern against aged brick wall

Brick-vaulted barrel corridor leading through arched double doors to a candlelit wine cellar room beyond

Above: Located in the basement of the home, this 20’ by 40’ barrel-vaulted wine room is made completely out of hand-laid reclaimed Chicago brick.

Underground wine cellar dining room with soaring brick barrel-vaulted ceiling, iron chandeliers, rustic wood tables, and ambient candlelight

Wine cellar tasting room with brick arched ceiling, round porthole window, wood dining tables with candles, and arched wine storage niches

Butler's pantry with blue subway tile backsplash, glass-front cabinets displaying stemware, stone sink, brass faucet, and arch to brick cellar beyond

Above: A wine tasting room, located adjacent to the wine cellar, stores all the glassware for convenient use.

Lower-level catering kitchen with brick wood-fired pizza oven, white cabinetry, open metal shelving, brass pendant, and rolling prep island

Above: Located in the basement of this home is a pizza kitchen built with a full brick oven, zinc countertops, custom cabinetry, and brick flooring.

Covered rear porch with white Ionic columns, wicker seating, herringbone brick floor, and panoramic waterfront views

Above: This 60-foot long waterfront covered porch features an array of delightful details that invite respite – built-in benches nestled between the columns, light blue nickel gap ceilings, and three different brick floor patterns. The space is flanked on either end by two cozy screened porches, offering a multitude of ways to soak in the water views.

Above: The main home sits approximately 300 feet from the water. This intentional design allows for a terrace from the house to the walkway, and a lower terrace from the walkway to the pool. This allows the homeowners to enjoy sweeping waterfront views without the obstruction of the pool.

Night view of rear facade with illuminated colonnaded loggia, outdoor dining table, and glowing interior rooms

Front facade at twilight with lit windows, gas lanterns glowing under portico, crescent moon above twin brick chimneys

Illuminated covered walkway at dusk with repeating iron lanterns, barrel-vaulted beadboard ceiling, white columns, and view toward the river

Rear facade of manor house at twilight perfectly reflected in the swimming pool, with lit colonnaded porch and four brick chimneys

Wide aerial shot of estate at dusk with circular stone paddock and small stone cottage in foreground, manor house and river beyond

Aerial View of This Maryland Waterfront Home

Aerial view of Maryland waterfront estate at golden hour showing main house, outbuildings, formal gardens, and children's play area

Aerial view of luxury waterfront estate in Maryland with white manor house, stone barn, and guest cottage surrounded by manicured lawns and river

The Guesthouse

Front facade of white shingle-style guest cottage at golden hour with covered porch, blue front door, twin brick chimneys, and picket fence

This charming guesthouse is part of an incomparable waterfront retreat located on Maryland’s idyllic Eastern Shore. While nodding to the design aesthetic of the main residence, the three-bedroom guesthouse incorporates delightful details not seen elsewhere on the estate — Nantucket blue accents, open wood shelving, gray brick herringbone inlay, and a beautiful open riser staircase with white oak treads that allow natural light to spill into the foyer. The elements collectively curate a modern farmhouse aesthetic with both industrial and nautical influences.

Guest cottage entry foyer with herringbone tile floor, open blue French door, iron lantern pendant, rope-frame mirror, and console table

Above: Upon entrance of this guest house, guests are met with gray brick herringbone inlay and Nantucket blue accents.

Above: A beautiful open riser staircase with white oak treads, which allows natural light to spill into the foyer.

Guest cottage kitchen viewed through doorway with gray pendant lights, white cabinetry, butcher block counters, open shelving, and walnut bar stools

Above: The guest house kitchen exudes a modern farmhouse style, complete with reclaimed-wood shelving and a zinc-coated table. ⁠

Guest cottage bedroom with wood orb chandelier, white bedding, blue floral curtains, French doors to balcony, and walnut nightstands

Above: This serene bedroom of the guest house includes a private balcony and waterfront views.

The Outbuildings

Black Labrador puppies playing on misty dawn lawn between the white carriage house and stone barn outbuildings

Above: This carriage house, which is as practical as it is beautiful, includes a potting shed with a custom concrete sink, a hunt and fish room, and a bike/gator garage. This is a particularly stunning accessory structure due to its dramatic use of symmetry, deep gable rooflines, and cupolas.⁠⁠

Twilight view of illuminated carriage house, stone entertainment barn, and garage outbuilding complex against a deep blue sky

White carriage house at golden hour with cupola weather vane, blue shutters, arched dormer, and split-rail paddock fencing

Stone entertainment barn rear facade at dusk with outdoor dining terrace, pergola, stone fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows

Above: The entertaining barn’s terrace provides an intimate seating area in a wood-burning fireplace setting for fall gatherings. It is large enough for a cocktail hour but small enough for s’mores by the fire. The barn terrace overlooks the natural splendor of the tidal marsh and Chester River.

Interior of timber-frame entertainment barn with soaring exposed truss ceiling, large industrial pendants, and antique signage wall

Above: One of nine structures located on the estate, the timber-frame entertaining barn doubles as both a recreational space and an entertaining space in which to host large events.

View through tall barn windows toward outdoor pergola dining terrace and river beyond, with antique towing company sign above

Front elevation of stone and white barn complex illuminated at night with cupola, weather vane, and circular sculpture focal point

Northwest Point Farm barn at twilight with lit cupola, dormer windows glowing amber, stone flanking walls, and crescent moon above

White carriage house at foggy sunrise with dual cupolas, blue shutters, misty river beyond, and circular metal sculpture on the lawn

Aerial view of rectangular swimming pool, white pool house with cupola, formal garden beds, and American flag overlooking the river

Above: Located adjacent to the pool’s sun shelf, the pool house includes a large covered area with bar, lounge, dining, grilling, and pizza making areas, a ping pong deck, a changing room/laundry space, and a full bathroom. Sliding barn doors on each side allow the interior spaces to be fully open to the outside or enclosed for protection from the elements. The large windowed cupola floods the interior core of the curved ceiling with natural light.⁠⁠

Pool house at golden hour with white colonnade, open arched pavilion, ornamental grasses, lush plantings, and pool in foreground

Illuminated pool house pavilion at night with barrel-vaulted cedar ceiling, black lantern pendant, teak furniture, and candles

Pool house at dusk with glowing open colonnade, teak furniture, lanterns, blue door, and reflections on the surrounding terrace

Pool house perfectly reflected in still swimming pool at twilight, with arched open pavilion glowing warmly against a blue dusk sky

Silhouette of stone farm cottage with glowing windows, rooster weather vane, and sheep grazing in golden misty sunrise field

Above: The approach to this incredibly beautiful, 44,000-square-foot luxury house offers a quintessential farm experience. Guests pass through farm fields, barn clusters, expansive meadows, and farm ponds. As you near the house, a pastoral sheep enclosure offers a friendly, welcoming gesture.

PHOTOGRAPHER Durston Saylor Photography