'WOW' Homes With Character, History In Anne Arundel County

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Are you in the market for a well-preserved older home, which is on the market regularly in Anne Arundel County? Maybe the craze for open-concept floor plans leaves you cold and you long for formal living and dining rooms with hand-made trim and pocket doors?

Here are five listings that might fill the bill around Anne Arundel County, all courtesy of our partner, Realtor.com.

98 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, $1.75M

• Built 1915
• Stunning renovation in Historic district completed in 2016. All systems upgraded to including all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. and in accordance with the standards, approvals of the Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission. At almost 3500 sf with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 garages + 1 driveway.

203 Prince George St, Annapolis, $1.199M

• Built 1700
• Situated on one of the largest lots in the Historic District, 203 PG street is a true diamond in the rough. ~Local tradition holds that the building is historically known as, "The Carriage House to the John Brice, III House at 211 PG (erected 1766)". Behind the facade of this nearly 3500sf home sits a.36AC hidden oasis with endless potential in the heart of downtown.

40 Cornhill St, Annapolis, $1,95M

• Built 1776
• Phenomenal renovation & impeccable maintenance truly put this outstanding home in a class by itself. Every room is filled with style & character w/extraordinary views from the State House, Naval Chapel to across the Bay. Superior kitchen & glorious solarium where no detail was overlooked. Privately set in a walled Savannah garden just steps to the City Dock.

203 Duke of Gloucester St Annapolis, $1,395M

• Built 1875
• This elegant in town home has been renovated with details true to the period. Gracious formal rooms, 5 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, family room that opens to a private fenced brick patio and roof top deck are just a few of the many special features of this home. Winner of the Best Renovation Award!

636 Stillwater Rd, Gibson Island, $3.297M

• Built 1948
• Lake waterfront Tuscan Manor on approximately 1.5 acres acres, completely renovated, spectacular grounds /landscaping with extensive hardscaping, patios, fountain, fish ponds, private dock, boathouse, awnings, open great room, gourmet kitchen, five bedrooms five 1/2 baths, extensive molding, woodworking, limestone, tumbled red marble floors.

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