You could be sittin' on the dock of the bay, rather than on the Bay Bridge, or the beltway! Embrace an undisturbed life, surrounded by 35 acres of Maryland forest, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Imagine 370' of your own sandy beach, with a pier to catch every morning sunrise! With not a neighbor to be seen, this property affords you the private life you seek. This elegant 4500+sf custom home with coastal style and comfort will satisfy all your needs. The first level features gorgeous hardwood floors. A first floor primary suite provides a place of respite and tranquility. Two 2-story living rooms, both with views of the Chesapeake, and a spacious dining room allow for entertaining, while evoking a quieter time and space. The foyer is at once welcoming and classic. The centrally placed kitchen is equipped with all new stainless steel appliances, granite counters, custom cabinets, with plenty of space to create a feast, all the while watching the bay roll by. The upper level offers four spacious bedrooms, all with new carpet, each with ample closet space. Bedroom #2 is en suite and has a private balcony. The upper-level hallway catwalk looks down on the living areas and across the backyard to the bay. Outdoors is a slate patio, and the path to the waterfront, sprinkled with years of gathered shells and sea glass. Verdant scenery is the surrounding backdrop, with deer, fox, and wild turkey. Bring your binoculars to capture bald eagle, osprey, and marine life. This unparalleled setting is located on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake, in St. Mary's County, home of the first Maryland colony.15 min south of NAS Patuxent River, 38 miles south of DC, 1 1/2 hours to Annapolis. Leave the real world behind, and slowly unwind. Sit on the dock of the bay, watch the ships roll in, on their way up the Chesapeake. No HOA. No traffic. No pressure from the outside world.