113 Bay DriveAnnapolis, MD 21403Price: $2,795,000

Live authentically. The Chesapeake Bay is the view, the backdrop and the reason to linger. From the covered bluestone porch, the horizon opens across the Bay with uninterrupted sky and water. Morning coffee, an afternoon breeze through open doors, evenings around the firethe water sets the pace. Extensively renovated inside and out since 2019, this charming craftsman styled gem in the sought-after Bay Ridge Community offers easy one-floor living and a natural connection to the outdoors. Windows and skylights, French doors and Phantom screens invite the sunshine and bay breeze inside. New Caf Elite appliances, induction cooktop, and laundry. Freshly painted, craftsman style trim, molding and shiplap accents. Open floor plan with wide plank hickory flooring. Set on a generous .31 are lot, the flat, manicured backyard leaves plenty of room for games, children and pets. Low-maintenance Ipe deck and rear entry porch made for entertaining. Ample storage for water toys, paddle boards and bikes. Outdoor shower adding another practical touch to life by the water. Oversized parking pad for guests. Detached 2 car garage/studio, heated and cooled, skylight and separate personnel door offers flex space for home gym, office or guests. Functional updates include architectural shingle roofs, Pella windows, Hardie siding, hurricane French doors, blown attic insulation and generator hook- up. Then there is Bay Ridge itselfa walkable waterfront community with the quiet, unhurried character of a New England shore town. Tree lined streets, community beaches, deep water marina, pool and clubhouse are part of the fabric, while effortless biking connects the neighborhood to shoreline points along the South and Severn Rivers. A coveted pool bond conveys. Eastport, with its waterfront restaurants, marinas and distinctly maritime character, is close by, as are the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park and Quiet Waters Park, with miles of trails and waterfront access. Historic downtown Annapolis, City Dock and the U.S. Naval Academy bring dining, shopping, sailing, history and the traditions of one of the country's most distinctive institutions at your doorstep. Zippy routes south to Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, north toward Baltimore, and across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. BWI Airport and the Amtrak/MARC station are under 35 minutes away. Chesapeake Bay cottage lifestyle with the water in front of you, a community around you and the region within easy reach. Cultivate your existence. The art of uniting human and home.