654 Round Hill Road, Gibson Island, MD 21056

About this 6 bedroom 8 bath house

Just an hour from Washington and forty-five minutes from Baltimore with no Bay Bridge crossing, 654 Round Hill Road is safely ensconced within unique and private Gibson Island. This exquisite waterfront residence was completed in 2004 and has been meticulously maintained by its current owners. Sitting on two acres, this Shingle Style Coastal property is thoughtfully designed to capture panoramic views from nearly every principal room, combining timeless coastal architecture, superior craftsmanship, and an extraordinary setting along one of Gibson Island’s most desirable stretches of shoreline. With 7,100 plus finished square feet on two levels, this magnificent residence features six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths. Graciously scaled rooms provide an ideal balance of formal and informal living, creating spaces equally suited to large-scale entertaining and comfortable daily living. A long private drive introduces the property, where expansive porches and balconies overlook beautifully landscaped grounds and sweeping river vistas. With glorious nightly sunsets, broad lawns descend to the water’s edge, along with a private waterfront pool, extensive stone terraces, private riprapped 200 feet of shoreline, and a private pier with boat lift, creating an exceptional waterfront environment for boating, swimming, and outdoor enjoyment. One of Gibson Island’s premiere waterfront properties, 654 Round Hill Road provides an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the Island’s unparalleled natural beauty, recreational amenities, and enduring coastal lifestyle, offering a rare combination of scale, privacy, waterfront frontage, and enduring architectural appeal. 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. (C)