Birthplace and home of General Perry Benson, a Captain in the Revolutionary War, and Major General in the War of 1812, Wheatlands is a significant, Historic estate on the Miles River of Talbot County. The primary structure, a stately 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath, Colonial, is sited on almost 25 acres along with an Historic barn with office, powder room, and den, a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath guest house, a heated, waterside pool, a 1 bath pool house with temperature and humidity-controlled wine cellar, a 1 bath recreation house, a potting shed, and a hen house. A separate parcel of almost 16 acres provides additional privacy and agricultural land. The property has been substantially renovated and boasts fine craftsmanship, finishes, and fixtures. Outside you will find over 800 feet of riprapped shoreline, formal gardens, a deep-water dock with boat lift, an outdoor shower, a floating dock, and a highly coveted boat house with boat lift and second-level deck, a prime spot for entertaining. Other property features include a generator, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a sauna, steam showers, theatre room, an abundance of fireplaces, lawn irrigation, a paved, circular driveway, and brick and slate patios and walkways. Easton, Maryland, known as the New Hamptons of the Chesapeake Bay by Forbes Magazine, is conveniently located 1.5 hours from D.C. and Baltimore, and 2 hours from Philadelphia. Wheatlands is 5 miles from Downtown Easton and just minutes from fine dining, shopping, healthcare, theatres, galleries, museums, golf courses, a country club, a yacht club, and a jet airport. Exclusions and a right-of-way apply.
The perfect Eastern Shore escape from the rest of the world. Situated on Glebe Creek with 12.7 acres of well-planned outdoor amenities including approximately 1,300' bulk-headed shoreline, private pier with electricity, hot & cold water, two 10,000 lb boat lifts, 2 jet ski lifts, and floating docks. Upon arrival to the gated entry, your stresses of the day melt away as you drive across the wisteria bridge over the 2 acre pond to this stately brick home. Entering the home you will notice the extensive heart pine wood floors and custom millwork. Expansive kitchen with wide water view perfect for large scale entertaining, a massive island, 2 G.E. Monogram refrigerators, 2 Wolf microwaves, 2 Wolf ovens, 2 Wolf warming drawers, a Wolf six-burner range/oven with French cooktop, 2 cooper farmhouse sinks and Brazilian Quartzite countertops. Five gas-controlled fireplaces can be found throughout the home. The elevator gets you from the first to the third floor with ease and is custom painted by renowned Smithsonian artist. The property boasts many places to relax including brick patios and paths, 2 Vicenza stone gazebos and 3 cast iron gazebos throughout property. Family and friends will enjoy the many places to play including the sports court, and the 75 yard, par 3 artificial green with sand trap, the football/lacrosse field, 50'x20' heated in-ground pool with diving board, 40' x 60' playground with playhouse, Large raised-bed colonial vegetable garden with irrigation, numerous outbuildings and 3-car garage leading to a conditioned wine room.
