720 Stillwater Rd, Gibson Island, MD, 21056

Just in time for summer! A lovely brick waterfront cottage graciously sits on a beautifully landscaped, large corner lot on Otter Pond, Gibson Island ‘s 43-acre freshwater spring fed lake, offering sweeping views, inside and out, of the lake and the Chesapeake Bay. With gleaming hardwood floors on the main and upper levels, this four bedroom, two and a half bath property offers an inviting table-size kitchen overlooking a cozy family room with wood burning fireplace. French doors in the kitchen open to the outdoor semicircular stone patio overlooking the lake and Chesapeake Bay. Park your car in the two-car garage and conveniently walk from the garage directly into the kitchen with your groceries. Entertain family and guests in the spacious dining room and good-sized living room with wood burning fireplace- both of these rooms also have French doors leading to the outdoor patio. A partially finished basement offers a rec room, laundry area and plenty of storage space. A large amount of storage space is above the garage and can be easily accessed upstairs. Enjoy the wonderful water views as you barbecue on the built-in brick charcoal grill. Fish, swim, kayak, and canoe off the newly renovated, private dock. Separate steps lead directly to the water, providing delightful turtle watching and feeding of the ducks. There is a grassy area perfect for picnicking outside and enjoying the lake and Chesapeake Bay views. On .62 -acre, this delightful property provides quiet enjoyment of active wildlife such as heron, basking turtles, ducks and osprey, and hundreds of birds. Wildlife abounds! Put your feet up and relax, and enjoy life on magical Gibson Island! Information on Gibson Island: Gibson Island is a private, secure island in the Chesapeake Bay 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)