273 Hickory Ridge Dr

Queenstown, MD 21658

Wye River waterfront! 180 degree northwesterly views! This sprawling Hickory Point property is tucked away on its own private 1.68 acre point of land on the iconic Wye River. Queenstown was founded in 1707, and has been known for all these years as ?The Little Town on the Water.? This quaint historic town has found the heart of many, and has inspired homes like this one! Custom built in 2004 by Jim Andres, this deceptively spacious home sits on a private tree lined lot. On your drive along the asphalt paved drive you?ll begin to see the artistry of the gardens, plentiful parking and an invitation to enjoy this special property.Upon entering the home and step onto the Arctic Maple flooring, you?ll immediately see the glistening of the Wye River through the wall of Anderson windows on the back of the home. Enjoy the 3-sided LP gas fireplace while simultaneously taking in the views. An easy and exceptional home for entertaining. The Foyer, Sunroom, Living Room, Dining and Kitchen create opportunities to host the masses indoors with a layout that includes multiple seating areas. The kitchen offers beautiful maple cabinets with the convenience of pull-out shelves, Silestone countertops, 5 burner gas cooktop, 2 GE wall ovens, stainless, disposal, reverse osmosis and much more. Step outside to through one of the many sliding glass doors onto the expansive deck and take in all that the shore has to offer. Eagles, Osprey, and the Wye River are just the beginning of your entertainment outside. Your private pier, and 2+ MLW offer great opportunities for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, birdwatching. Utilize the 4-point boat lift or one of the many local boat marinas to fulfill your boat storing needs. Follow up with a dip in your built in Gunite, Salt water 20? by 40? dream pool. The pool includes walk in steps to the 3? foot and graduates to an 8? depth. Updates include a CoverStar retractable pool cover 2019, new cover pump 2021,pool pump 2020 as well as a Lurolock winter cover 2019. Illuminated but exterior and underwater light, you?ll enjoy this amenity morning noon and night! Fenced for safety, maintained by Aqua Pools, both for your piece of mind. As the sun sets, and the fireside dinner is finished you will feel spoiled to spend the night in one of the 3 full suites including an exceptional primary suite fully designed to enjoy the water and garden views to its fullest! One level living at its best as all 3 suite presents as an entity of its own. Each offer generous space for sleeping, sitting, reading, writing, and exercise as well housing customized walk-in closets and beautiful views.While this may seem to be all you need to say ?yes? to this home, the beauty doesn?t stop there?.Custom blinds throughout, 36? solid core doors, double hung tilt wash windows, insulated interior walls, private home office, fully renovated and insulated crawl space, and so much more! Conveniently located near to all sorts of shopping, restaurants, golf and more!