Dominique Harrisioin

Sited at the top of a gentle knoll on the banks of the Potomac River sits an elegant château clad in French limestone. This mansion was the formal estate of Jordan’s King Hussein and Queen Noor. The main parcel and structure were acquired from the King & Queen in 2000. Subsequently, the owner has thoughtfully acquired six adjacent parcels furthering to beautify and expand this grand and private 15-acre riverfront parcel. The estate is a collaboration between renowned architect, John Ike, designer, Geoffrey Bradfield, and Horizon Builders. The three worked effortlessly together to create this impressive four-story mansion constructed with French milled limestone and a slate Mansard roof punctuated with limestone dormers. The entry to the property is through gates set seamlessly into the limestone columns of the front wall and flanked by gas lanterns. The gates open to a verdant half-mile drive. The cobblestone-lined drive provides access to the guard house, manager’s house, guest house and garage, and main residence. The drive terminates into the impressive granite cobblestone motor court of the château. The entry to the main residence is through custom wrought iron doors and into a vestibule. The vestibule opens up to a two-story reception hall with coffered ceilings and a full height 24-foot limestone fireplace. The main level is expansive and features the striking formal and public entertaining space. The living room at the heart of the house effortlessly flows and connects to the dining room and library. The southeast wing of the residence houses the family room, true commercial grade chef’s kitchen, and breakfast solarium. The northwest wing contains the gym, spa lounge, and office. The second level features four private bedroom suites, each with en-suite baths. The third level is completely encompassed by the generous primary suite. The primary bedroom features floor-to-ceiling windows leading to a private terrace with a commanding bird’s-eye view of the Potomac. Attached to the primary suite is a separate sitting room, dressing room, and two full spa-inspired baths. Completing this floor is a large office with built-in bookcases and an imposing marble fireplace. The lower level of the residence walks out to the rear yard and offers a large mahogany-paneled club room, wine cellar, and cinema-quality theater installed in 2017. In addition to the family and entertaining space on the lower level, there is back-of-house space for staff operations and building mechanicals. The guest house and garage are connected to the main house by a poolside loggia and the mid-level granite-cobbled motor court. There are additional garage bays in the main residence and on the lower level of the guest house. An elegant spiral staircase leads to the top floor of the guest house. The guest house is private and well-appointed with two bedroom suites, a separate kitchen, and generous living and dining rooms. There are two additional structures on the property, a gate house at the entrance and a manager’s/Staff house. The manager and staff residence is located on the north end of the property providing exceptional privacy. The house includes a formal reception room, dining room, kitchen, two offices, and a spacious conference room. Located in the same building through a private and discrete entrance are two staff bedrooms. The gate house is just behind the main gates to the estate and provides excellent communication and security. The design of the grounds is landscaped in an 18th-century style known as jardin à l'anglaise or English garden. This style lends itself well to the property considering its siting adjacent to protected parkland on each side of the Potomac River’s banks. The 15 acres provide privacy and space that is unrivaled and unavailable elsewhere in the Washington region.

11900 River Rd, Potomac

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Contact: (202) 333-1212

$30,000,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths

Mulberry Fields, situated on 500 acres of fertile land with a mile-long view of the Potomac River’s white sand shoreline, is truly one of a kind. As you drive along the cedar-lined driveway, you will be transported back in time when the magnificent manor house appears in front of you. It is the only remaining Georgian manor house in St. Mary’s County today. From the south façade, the magnificent mile-long “Avenue Field,” lined with trees stretching to the Potomac River provides a breathtaking panoramic view downhill to the white sandy riverbank. The interior of the manor house is of a simple and educated taste. The grand center hall and the 2 front (south) rooms (the great room and dining room) have walls of rectangular raised panels to the ceiling, making it one of the most completely paneled 18th-century houses in Maryland. Throughout the house, many original moldings, doors, and mantels are intact. Air conditioning and heating were added to all rooms. The owners retained an architectural firm and have plans - approved by the Historic Trust - for a renovation that would enlarge the kitchen, the bathrooms and adding another wing to the house on the west side. Flanking each side of the north entrance are 2 historic dependencies, both similar in design. Each is of brick, 2-story in height. They were placed symmetrically north of the mansion, forming a rectangular court with the Kitchen Garden, Bowling Green and Orchard separated by a row of large boxwoods. These buildings were used as service buildings with the East dependency as “The Kitchen” and the West dependency as the “The Weaving House.” These structures were used to house slaves, such as cooks, stable hands, waiters, and housekeepers who were tasked with running the household and gave the mansion and outbuildings the appearance of a busy village. “The Kitchen” has been remodeled and now serves as a guest cottage, while the “Weaving House” retains its original historic riven clapboard partition walls, floors, doors, and hardware. Next to the 2 dependencies flanking the Manor House are numerous other historic buildings, such as the “Dairy” and the “Meat/Smoke House” (both east of the Manor House). Other historic buildings include a Carriage House, a Garage/Tool Shed, an Art Studio, a Pole Barn, a Horse and Cattle Barn, a Tobacco Barn, a remodeled Sheep Barn, 2 Equipment Barns, a Farmhouse, and an old dwelling that could be remodeled and turned into a rental unit. Several buildings were added in the 1930s. These include 6 occupied rental units, incl. 3 units in what was previously the Sheep Barn, a 4-BR Farmhouse, a 1-BR Cottage in the renovated “Kitchen" and a 1-BR Trailer. Taken together, these currently produce an income of $70,000. Add'l income is provided by leasing the fields for farming and from the U.S. Navy that keeps a navigation signal on the Potomac River. More income can be obtained by renovating some of the existing buildings. With that Mulberry Fields could have a total of twelve rental units. Mulberry Fields was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1973. The Maryland Historical Trust Deed of Easement ALLOWS INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL activities to be conducted at Mulberry Fields if the external appearances of its buildings are not altered. Owners of Mulberry Fields must abide by a Conservation Easement, a Historical Preservation Easement, and three Rd Easements. Appr. 100 acres of land is leased out for farming and 300 acres is forest. This unique historic property is close to Leonardtown, Lexington Park and Solomon’s Island with numerous historic sites, wineries, antique shops, art galleries and restaurants, Deerfield Airport (private jet) as well as St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. It is about a 1h15 min drive to Washington DC and its major airports - Dulles Int’l Airport, and Reagan Nat’l Airport. MORE IN-DEPTH HISTORY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

19700 Mulberry Fields Rd, Leonardtown

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. Contact:

$19,995,000

7 Beds ⋅ 13 Baths

THE FRIARY a Trophy property in a league of its own! Set on 23 private acres overlooking a gracious bend of the Severn River with 1,500ft of prime waterfrontage, just minutes from downtown Annapolis and less than an hour from the nation's capital, lies one of the most distinctive estates offered for sale on the East Coast. A true architectural masterpiece, this exquisite 35,000+ sqft residence, is the result of a mammoth and complex renovation that brought it back to its classic Georgian style yet with an acknowledgment of the owner's contemporary tastes and interests. Formerly a Capuchin monastery, this stately brick structure offers modern amenities for comfortable family living yet easily accommodates elegant grand scale entertainment and private events. The attention to detail and emphasis on proportions and craftsmanship are unparalleled. The exterior features spectacular 270 degree river views, nine car garage, roof garden, pool pavilion, 60 feet infinity edge pool, tennis court and direct access by funicular to a 6 slip private dock with 10' MLW and boat lift. Step into the main core of the home, where 18th-century elements, like original heart pine floors & foyer arch moldings, have been flawlessly preserved. A cleverly designed limestone rotunda containing a conservatory & atrium lead to either of the house’s wings: the impeccably appointed guest wing with spacious common room, or the chapel-turned-ballroom with sweeping limestone fireplace, herringbone teak floors, & arched double doors with a picturesque terrace beyond. The extraordinary estate contains a total of seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and eighteen fireplaces, formal dining room and formal parlor, commercial size gourmet kitchen, over sized ballroom, conservatory, family room, library, music room, indoor spa, game room, wine cellar, catering kitchen, work shop, and a secret vault. Additional structures on the property include a three bedroom, two bath-guest/staff house, an Asian tea house and mechanical facilities. Only minutes from Washington D.C. and multiple international airports, this elegant and opulent property is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life yet offers an easy commute to several major metropolitan cities. Unmatched opulence and privacy awaits on the Severn River!

1604 Winchester Rd, Annapolis

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Contact: (410) 280-5600

$18,500,000

8 Beds ⋅ 10 Baths

Situated on one of the finest residential parcels in the country, Ship’s Point, is an estate with few rivals anywhere, at any price. The completely private 16 +/- acre estate includes deep water pier and boathouse, proper guest home on its own contiguous parcel, and an extraordinary manor home with 270-degree views at the confluence of Trippe’s Creek and the Tred Avon River. The south-west facing manor house is undergoing a meticulous renovation by renowned builder Winchester Construction and will be complete this Autumn. A visit is necessary to understand the rarity of the views provided by the nearly one-half mile of shoreline that surrounds this home.

6010 Shipyard Ln, Easton

Listing courtesy of Benson & Mangold, LLC. Contact: (410) 822-6665

$18,000,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths

A once-in-a-lifetime development opportunity awaits you off Rosaryville Road in the idyllic Mill Creek area of Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland. This expansive farm property spans approximately 138 acres and is zoned R-R (Rural Residential), offering a rare chance to find 185 fully approved and recorded single-family detached lots. This is a shovel-ready project that presents an unparalleled investment opportunity in one of Maryland's most sought-after counties. The property is not just an investment; it's a legacy. Surrounded by natural beauty and landscapes, it provides a tranquil setting for a future high-end residential community. Its prime location ensures easy accessibility via major roads, making it convenient for future residents while maintaining a peaceful, rural atmosphere. Don't miss this golden opportunity to acquire a unique and prime piece of real estate with immense development potential. This is more than just a property; it's the future site of a thriving community!!

Rosaryville Rd, Upper Marlboro

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC. Contact: (888) 860-7369

$15,000,000

Ten (10) Beautiful Building Lots on the S/S of Broadway Road in Lutherville. One of the last properties like this in Baltimore County. Will consider installing roads, wells etc., or will sell as-is.

1721 Broadway Rd, Lutherville Timonium

Listing courtesy of Falcon Properties. Contact:

$14,995,000

6 Beds ⋅ 11 Baths

This remarkable, gated 20-acre waterfront estate with its French inspired main residence, is nestled high on the banks of the Severn River, just minutes from downtown Annapolis and less than an hour from Washington, DC. Enjoy coveted western exposures and year-round sunsets from the elegant stone home, adjacent guest house with pool and carriage house, offering 23,000+ sqft of interior living space. All complemented by lush, rolling lawn and formal gardens, mature trees and natural fauna. The main house boasts 10 sets of French doors leading to established gardens and an expansive terrace, 2-story foyer with limestone and marble inlays, 6 bedrooms, 2-story great room with 18th century French carved limestone mantle, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with two large marble topped islands, and a library and music room, each with fireplaces. The open gallery and sitting area on the second floor offer a dramatic view across the great room to the gardens and water. The primary suite is generous and includes a fireplace, separate sitting room and a waterside balcony with expansive views of the Severn River. In addition, the lower level features a family room with stone fireplace, billiards room and bar, a magnificent stone wine cellar with tasting room, media room, full home gym with bath and sauna, plus a full bedroom suite. A separate wing offers an art studio/craft room and a motor court with two three-car garages. The water side of the home features a manicured lawn and gardens, expansive patio, outdoor kitchen area, hot tub, gardening shed, chicken coop, and raised flower beds. The 6,000 sqft guest house is the ideal setting for great outdoor festivities around the pool with its covered veranda, outdoor fireplace and bar, gazebo and water views. It features a relaxing living and dining area that shares a large stone fireplace. It offers three bedrooms, two full baths, two half baths, and a full catering kitchen with Viking appliances. A lovely breezeway connects the guest house to the carriage house with a three-car garage. Extending from the estate’s 900-foot shoreline is a 350-foot pier (8-9 'MLW) providing four deep-water boat slips (including two that are 60-feet long) and two boat lifts. Enjoy days crabbing on the pier, water skiing on the river, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, and boating to Annapolis, “America’s Sailing Capital.”

938 Old County Rd, Severna Park

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Contact: (410) 263-8686

$14,500,000

11 Beds ⋅ 17 Baths

Magnificently resplendent, captivating, and wholly irreplaceable, Cecilia’s Point is an offering unlike any other. Situated on the Chlora's Point peninsula along Maryland’s glamorous Eastern Shore, the estate boasts 3000 feet of protected shoreline and spans 117 acres. It serves as a serene contrast to urban living, affording an authentic getaway to a place of sculpted grounds and open expanses, permeated only by the gentle sounds of the Choptank River. A long, meandering driveway winds through a verdant canopy of trees, a bubbling pond and white picket fences before skimming alongside the shoreline and concluding. The motor court, with its lighted entry pillars, comprises herringbone brick pavers and presents a regal introduction to the majestic estate. Distinctly coastal yet ornate in detail, slate shingles and striped awnings meet Corinthian columns in an old-world fashion reminiscent of the most exclusive private clubs and finest inns. An upper-level terrace spans the main residence’s entire width, creating an intimate loggia underneath, bathed in the glow of the sun, old-world lanterns and magnificent sunsets. Through arched glass and mahogany double doors, the greeting hall is artfully luxurious with its checkered marble floor, sweeping wrought iron staircase, and intricate millwork. A groin vault ceilinged gallery immediately ahead extends the depth of the home. The paneled game room is a byword for quiet sophistication, warmly lit, and composed of multiple intimate game and seating areas. The kitchen, with its wooden beam ceiling, blends such traditional touches with exacting craftsmanship and more modern conveniences such as a full suite of SubZero, Wolf, and Miele appliances. At the end of the main gallery and centered on the main level is the spectacular great room. Ceiling trusses gracefully merge into the coffered ceiling above the double-height space, an etherealness accentuated by stained glass windows and panoramic water views. The four bedrooms are each up to par with the world’s leading hotel suites and finished with a distinct old-world theme. Chief amongst them is the upper-level primary suite. Uninterrupted views over the rear lawns and water from the private terrace couple with twin dressing rooms, spa bathrooms, and a massage room to constitute a hidden home within a home. A sumptuous media room, home office, fitness center, and private elevator complete the main home. An airy breezeway connects to the self-sufficient guest house. A large SubZero-Wolf kitchen, full laundry facilities, and five additional bedroom suites offer ample accommodation. A carriage house includes two additional bedroom suites. The garages can accommodate 10 vehicles. Yet, the amenities against this stunning natural backdrop are what truly sets Cecilia’s Point apart. Pickleball courts, a heated saltwater pool and hot tub with accompanying cabana, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, miles of trails, a deepwater dock with both boat and jet ski lifts, putting green, and a sandy beach all alongside glorious westerly sunset views of the Choptank River will likely never be replicated. The feel of the cabana is total relaxation with boat bar, two TV's and a full bathroom surrounded by magnificent water views that is spectacular. The estate is located near charming Downtown Easton and all of its entertainment, but feels like an entirely separate world. Unquestionably one of Maryland’s most hidden gems, Cecilia’s Point is an estate to last generations.

27189 Island Creek Rd, Trappe

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Contact: (410) 280-5600

$14,000,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths

The Wilderness - This quintessential Eastern Shore farm is located along the Choptank River in Trappe, Maryland. Comprised of 8 parcels totaling 380 acres, with original structures that are impeccably well-kept and improved with modern amenities, The Wilderness provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of the Eastern Shore. Surrounded by open space and preserved farmland with proximity to Oxford, Easton, Cambridge, and St. Michaels, The Wilderness is sure to please the discerning buyer. Sited among large waterfront estates, The Wilderness enjoys privacy and a commanding presence with old-growth trees, broad southerly views, and deep water. The scope of improvements includes the primary residence, waterside guest cottage, beach house, pool, pier, tennis court, early 20th-century barn, and a host of accessory structures for life on the farm. Visit the virtual tour for an inside look and appreciation for the scope of this offering. The main house has great historical significance not only for the original owner’s grandson who lived there and served two terms as the Governor of Maryland but also for its place in the development of Maryland’s domestic architecture, as noted on two markers from the Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Maryland Historical Society. The smaller and original of the two brick wings dates from the late 18th century and the larger wing from the early 19th century. The house’s architecture is unusual in that the 19th-century wings telescope up, instead of down, from the original wing. The white brick, black shutters, and historical olive green trim color are a serene palette against the house’s majestic specimen trees around the property, including a gigantic Sycamore that is the largest of its species in Maryland. The long white gravel drive under the sheltering canopy of mature trees passes by the barn and other outbuildings then curves around the front of the house. Brick steps lead up to the front porch of the early 19th century wing opening into a gracious foyer and stair hall with an elegant elliptical arch that rests on pilasters at the side walls to separate the public from private areas of the house. A French door at the rear of the foyer frames a vista of the lawn and Choptank River. To the side of the foyer are two identical parlors at the front and rear corners of the house. Both rooms have magnificent fireplace mantles and surround; one is a 1740 hand-carved mantel by noted English artisan woodcarver Grinnling Gibbons and the other is a 1780 mantel surrounded by the famous English architect and artisan, Robert Adam. The main floor of the 18th-century wing contains a spacious living room, dining room, original kitchen, and larger kitchen, pantry, two powder rooms, and a stunning sunroom connecting to a terrace along the rear of the house overlooking the Choptank River. Part of this wing was the final addition to the original home. The second floor of the 19th-century wing contains two bedrooms over the two parlors below with fireplaces and walk-in closets and two baths. The 18th-century wing and later addition contain an artist’s studio with cabinetry and sink that has a myriad uses-family TV room, arts and crafts room. The primary suite is located at the rear corner of this wing. It has a fireplace flanked by single windows and another window on the rear wall for panoramic views of the mature landscape and the Choptank River. Two baths complete the suite, with one bath off a hall for access from the art studio. Two stairs access the attic level; one in the 18th-century wing leads to two bedrooms and one bath. The main stair in the 19th-century wing leads to a large game room and another cozy bedroom ensuite..... please see the property website for the complete description, additional virtual tours, and resources.

27293 Southside Island Creek Rd, Trappe

Listing courtesy of Benson & Mangold, LLC. Contact: (410) 770-9255

$13,775,000

5 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths

Built as one of the early homes on Gibson Island by prominent Marylander Robert Garrett in 1929, this waterfront exquisite Mediterranean villa overlooks the Magothy River, an estuary of the Chesapeake Bay. The villa was extensively renovated from 2006-2009 to make it consistent with current functional and life-style perspectives, while maintaining the soul and organization of the original house. No detail was overlooked. Located on more than three acres of beautifully landscaped land, the villa commands a high promontory as would a villa in the Mediterranean yet is safely ensconced within unique and private Gibson Island. Precious natural travertines and marbles, sustainable woods, salvaged terracotta, and vintage chandeliers, as well as exquisite Venetian plastering complement the rooms for comfortable day to day living, entertaining large groups, as well as resort-like family gatherings. Gracing the main house are five bedrooms, all en suite, a total of six full bathrooms, three powder-rooms, a glassed conservatory, a magnificent great room with enormous fireplace, stunning wet bar, and multiple French doors that open onto a large porticoed terrace overlooking the water, a serene library with fireplace, relaxing family room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, sauna, wine cellar, and elevator. Most of these rooms offer stunning water views. The pool and hot tub are enhanced by two pergolas and an outdoor kitchen, all overlooking the gorgeous gardens with splendid water views. The entrancing old-world Coach House features a movie theater with plentiful seating on the main level, a studio apartment on the second level with full kitchen, and one and a half baths (in addition to the number of bathrooms and bedrooms in the main house). Landscaping of this magnificent estate includes a vineyard and berry rows, native plants with over 150 trees, including date and apple trees, 350 shrubs, and 25,000 perennial flowers. Sculptures and private gardens are integral to this very special private estate. Please make sure to see the videos. Floor plans available upon request. Information on Gibson Island: Gibson Island is a private island 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.

744 Skywater Rd, Gibson Island

Listing courtesy of Gibson Island Corporation. Contact:

Dominique Harrison