$9,900,000

8588 Wheatlands Rd, Easton, MD, 21601

5

Beds

Baths

7,990

Square feet

40.15

Acres

Birthplace and home of General Perry Benson, a Captain in the Revolutionary War, and Major General in the War of 1812, Wheatlands is a significant, Historic estate on the Miles River of Talbot County. The primary structure, a stately 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath, Colonial, is sited on almost 25 acres along with an Historic barn with office, powder room, and den, a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath guest house, a heated, waterside pool, a 1 bath pool house with temperature and humidity-controlled wine cellar, a 1 bath recreation house, a potting shed, and a hen house. A separate parcel of almost 16 acres provides additional privacy and agricultural land. The property has been substantially renovated and boasts fine craftsmanship, finishes, and fixtures. Outside you will find over 800 feet of riprapped shoreline, formal gardens, a deep-water dock with boat lift, an outdoor shower, a floating dock, and a highly coveted boat house with boat lift and second-level deck, a prime spot for entertaining. Other property features include a generator, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a sauna, steam showers, theatre room, an abundance of fireplaces, lawn irrigation, a paved, circular driveway, and brick and slate patios and walkways. Easton, Maryland, known as the New Hamptons of the Chesapeake Bay by Forbes Magazine, is conveniently located 1.5 hours from D.C. and Baltimore, and 2 hours from Philadelphia. Wheatlands is 5 miles from Downtown Easton and just minutes from fine dining, shopping, healthcare, theatres, galleries, museums, golf courses, a country club, a yacht club, and a jet airport. Exclusions and a right-of-way apply.

Facts & Features

MLS® # MDTA2005072
Price $9,900,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5.50
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 7,990
Acres 40.15
Year Built 1700
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached
Style Colonial
Status Active

Community Information

Address 8588 Wheatlands Rd
Subdivision EASTON
City Easton
County TALBOT-MD
State MD
Zip Code 21601
Senior Community No

Amenities

Amenities Bar, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Molding, Entry Lvl BR, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Sauna, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Store/Office, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar/Bar, Wpool Jets, Shades/Blinds, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Wd Stove Insrt
Parking Paved Driveway, DW - Circular
# of Garages 1
Garages Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener
View River
Is Waterfront Yes
Waterfront River
Has Pool Yes
Pool Pool (In-Ground)

Interior

Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Six burner stove
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Has Basement Yes
Basement Fully Finished
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 6
# of Stories 3
Stories 3

Exterior

Exterior Brick and Siding
Exterior Features BBQ Grill, Hot Tub, Outbuilding Apartment, Outside Shower, Play Equipment, Private Beach, Udrgrd Lwn Sprnklr, Patio, Deck(s), Terrace, Pool (In-Ground)
Lot Description Additional Lot(s), Rip-Rapped
Foundation Block

School Information

District TALBOT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Additional Information

Date Listed March 30th, 2023
Days on Market 391
Zoning R
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeMeredith Fine Properties
Contact Info4108226272

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