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Historic Chestertown

New Auction Date: Saturday, July 26th @ 1 PM
413 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620

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The Estate offers 1880s Period Americana with a Million Dollar Renovation. A very generous 4200 Sq.Ft. of newly remodeled contemporary living space in the heart of Chestertown's Historic District. A unique blend of 19th century charm & 21st century living - includes 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Baths/SPA, a Gourmet Kitchen and a Butler's Pantry, Double Parlors, Formal Dining Room, Den/Library or 5th Bedroom and more. A Master Suite with Rooftop Terrace, Covered Side Porch and a 2-Car Garage. Structurally Reinforced. Top Quality Appliances and Craftsmanship from Operating Systems to Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Great Architectural Details. Distinctive Residence or Family Retreat... Check with City/County officials for possible alternate uses, which may include Multi-family, Club, Offices, B & B, or Gallery...
Central to Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, Wilmington, DE

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Will be SOLD ABSOLUTE with NO RESERVE to the highest bidder!

In Cooperation with Coldwell Banker
Paula Ruckelshaus
For private showing:
410-708-4947

Chestertown Information pdf

General - Particulars
Lot Size: Approximately 40' x 123' (Survey Available)
Description: Map 203 Parcel 1048
Land Records of Kent County in Liber MLM 342 Folio 493
Completely Renovated in 2004-2005
All electric, framing , plumbing and heating to code
All inspections completed and certified. Certificate of Occupancy issued May 18, 2005
Public water and sewer
Attached two-car oversized garage with roof top terrace

Rooms - Floor Plan
First Floor:
Front door opens to entrance foyer with central staircase.
Two front parlors, one with fireplace. Right parlor opens to dining room. Powder room off dining room.
Kitchen with walk in pantry opens to dining room and family room. Kitchen entrance from side porch
Spa room with walk in double shower, bidet and freestanding claw foot soaking tub.
Separate entrance to garage from hall off dining room.
Second floor: Two front bedrooms, one with separate bath/one with shared bath.
Third bedroom with shared bath.
Master suite off central hall with double door entry, seating area and master bath.
Tiled laundry closet with drain to exterior.
Third Floor - Attic: Spacious windowed attic may be built out for additional living area.

Floors
Oak flooring in two front parlors, den and front 2nd floor bedrooms.
Custom random width pegged oak flooring in master suite and rear guest bedroom on second floor.
Random width heart pine flooring in dining room.
Unicel Quick Step flooring in Natural Oak in kitchen.
12'x112' tile floors in walk-in pantry and spa room.
Tile floor in 2nd floor laundry.
Solid wood floor vents to match flooring.
Attic has plywood floor throughout.

Electrical
All new wiring throughout from power pole.
320 amp electric service, two 30 circuit electric panels.
On-Q structural cable system with cat 5 (4 twisted pair and 2 RJ6 coax cable).
Cable/phone hookups throughout, 6 exterior weatherproof outlets.

Plumbing
All new plumbing throughout.
Soundproofed cast iron drainage pipes.

Fireplace
Original brick front fireplace with wooden mantel and tiled hearth, piped for gas log installation.

Roof(s)
40 year architectural asphalt shingle on main roof.
Dec - king high tech PVC surface on roof top terrace 25 year warranty.

Interior - Architectural Details
Stained South Carolina Cypress.
86 handcrafted hardwood corbels installed to match originals.
Original front door refinished and stained.
Mahogany railings and tongue and groove flooring installed over treated rafters on front and side porches.
Finished with three coats of marine varnish.
All new double hung double pane mullioned wood windows.
Metal clad locking door into garage from backyard.
Solid wood front and side porch entrance doors to main house.
Original paneled front door, Paneled solid wood interior doors throughout.
10' custom milled moldings downstairs/9' custom milled moldings upstairs.
Custom designed, handcrafted central stairway with oak rails and treads.
Handcrafted rounded corners on outside drywall corners.
Custom designed closet interiors with metal - clad closet rods.

Millwork - Interior Detailing
Oak flooring in two front parlors, den and front 2nd floor bedrooms.
Custom random width pegged oak flooring in master suite and rear guest bedroom on second floor.
Random width heart pine flooring in dining room.
Unicel Quick Step flooring in Natural Oak in kitchen.
12'x112' tile floors in walk-in pantry and spa room.
Tile floor in 2nd floor laundry.
Solid wood floor vents to match flooring.

Operating Systems: Heating, AC, Plumbing, Electric
Two Bryant 90+ gas furnaces with air filter s-first floor unit in cellar/second floor unit in attic.
Two Bryant High Efficiency Puron condensers installed on concrete pad behind garage.
500 gallon leased propane tank buried in back yard.
Three independent Bryant Evolution Zone Control programmable thermostats with humidity control on 1st and 2nd floors.
Rheem Power Vent 2 water heater-121 gallons.
Den pre-wired for speakers/media hookups.
Cable/phone hookups throughout.
220 multi-grid electric service, 6 exterior weatherproof outlets.

Lighting
Recessed lighting throughout.
Twelve light hanging brass chandelier in front parlor.
Six light hanging brass chandelier in second parlor.
Historic glass globe hanging light in front entrance hall.
Custom halogen track lights with glass shades in dining room.
Art lighting in central stairway and hallway niche.
Dimmer switches on most lights.
Under counter halogen lights in kitchen.
Handcrafted turned wod /forged iron 10 light chandelier in dining room.

Kitchen
GE- Spacemaker microwave installed over range.
Jenn-Air brushed aluminum 5 cycle dishwasher.
Jenn-Air 22 cubic ft. brushed aluminum side-by-side freezer/refrigerator with ice/water dispenser on door.
Premier Pro commercial style 36' 6 burner gas range/oven.
Granite countertops.
Moen single Lever Pull Out Faucet.
Franke Stainless Triple Basin Sink /Sinkerator Disposal.

Spa - Baths
American Bath Factory Claw Foot Whirlpool Tub.
Toto Washlet bidet with heated seat.
7' tiled double shower with tempered glass door/front panels.
Moen faucets, Toto High Efficiency toilets.
Vintage cast iron oversize tubs with tiled surrounds
MVP 1/2 horsepower automatic garage door opener-2 bay

Technology
Family room wired for surround sound speaker system.

Foundation - Cellar
Front Entrance: Front porch with mahogany railing and floor built on original porch foot print.
New brick path to porch, Landscaped garden area.

Basement - All New
Brick foundation in front/block foundation in rear.
Partial cellar with lockable entrance from side porch houses mechanicals, furnace for first floor and oversized water heater.
Cellar walls parged, waterproofed and painted.
Floor drain and submersible sump pump in cellar
Lighted crawl space accessible from cellar.

Windows & Doors
All new double hung double pane mullioned wood windows by MW - Rocky Mount, Virginia
Metal clad locking door into garage from back yard.
Solid wood front and side porch entrance doors to main house. Original paneled front door.
Paneled solid wood interior doors throughout.

Directions: See map on MapQuest.
From the East: Take Rt. 50 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, take US 301 N. at the Rt. 50 - 301 split. Merge onto MD-213 N. via Exit 25 toward Centerville. Turn LEFT onto Spring Ave. Turn RIGHT onto High St. Signs Posted.

Terms: $25,000.00 deposit certified funds "only" at sale; A second deposit shall be required to bring buyer's total deposit to 10% of the purchase price which payment is due in the Auctioneer's offices (606 Baltimore Ave. #404, Towson, Md. 21204) within ten (10) days after the auction date (or not later than July 22, 2008). Failure to provide said deposit shall place Buyer in default. A 2.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the hammer price. Full settlement to occur on or before August 12, 2008. Time is of the essence. All auction property is sold AS IS without warranty expressed or implied.
Title work provided by Eugenia Wootton, Esq. Court St. Chestertown, MD (410) 778-3515 who shall complete settlement.

Annual Property Taxes: $7,490.70 Fee Simple. Survey available.

Note: All auction property is sold AS IS without warranty expressed or implied. All information is deemed to have been provided by reliable sources; however, buyers are required to complete their own due diligence.



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