$760,000

Prime location plus Guest house! This beautiful historic home boasts one of the most elegant modern interiors in town. It was completely gutted, rebuilt, and expanded in 2008. Top-of-the-line fit & finish includes mahogany decking, hardwood flors, new heat/AC in guest house, two on-demand hot water systems, pex plumbing, plus recent updates! Inside the front door, tall ceilings, cozy fireplace, and a peek of beautiful stained glass in the hall welcome you home! Step in further to reveal a truly breathtaking gourmet kitchen open to a sunny dining and family room area with a beautiful gas fireplace, covered brick patio and views of the charming guest cottage through colorful perennials! Upstairs, indulge in a spacious primary suite with an opulent ensuite bathroom, screened porch and plenty of closet space! Two more bedrooms, laundry, and another full bath complete the second floor of the main house. The fourth bedroom is the guest cottage nestled in the rear of the garden which beckons you outside! Stroll the brick walk through an established multi-season garden to this inviting destination! The turn-key guest quarters in the second floor of the cottage include a full bath, kitchenette, and full furnishings. An attractive outdoor spiral staircase, and balcony provide access to the guest quarters. The designer thoughtfully built in a removable railing section and a hoist beam that overhangs the balcony to assist in moving large items in case you ever want to refurnish. It's also just a fun way to send up a basket of goodies! The ground floor of the carriage house is a handy workshop fitted with lights & electrical outlets and a large double work sink. It has glass french doors that fully open to the garden. What a delightful versatile space for an art studio, man-cave / she-shed, or even expanded party space! It's enjoyed by the current owners as a potting shed and workshop. There is walk-in access from the street to the garden along the side of the house through a private gated alley. A few more highlights : Kitchen features: Thermador professional kitchen appliance suite. Premium granite island and counters. Custom cherry cabinetry. Huge custom stained glass window. Hall across from stained glass window leads to walk in pantry and a half bath with window. Rear great room open concept living. French doors to large covered brick patio downstairs and also to screened porch in master suite upstairs. Ingenious use of window placement to accentuate views and light while preserving privacy. incredible large master bath with clawfoot soaking tub, shower stall, double sinks, large counter, storage space, window with garden view and premium tile flooring. Front bedroom has a large closet and lots of western light. The third (middle) bedroom is currently configured as an office. It includes a corner armoire that conveys and a desk nook that might easily convert to a closet if desired. Partial basement provides standing headroom. It's accessed from an exterior staircase and has lighting, electrical outlets, easy mechanicals access, and a sump pump with a municipal-water-powered backup in case of power outage. The attic provides additional ample storage, accessible from pull-down stairs and has standing headroom , and is partially floored. LOCATION! Quiet, tree-lined Queen St is known for a friendly residential atmosphere, and lovely curbside gardens. This home is within a block of fine dining, artisan bread/coffee shop, clay studio, art galleries, performing arts, the County Court house, Ice cream/Luncheonette, the Saturday Farmer's Market, and just 2-3 blocks to the Chester River front, the new playground at Wilmer Park, the rail- trail, post office, Cross Street shopping, Natural Food Store, and more! Home to Washington College and many festivals, Chestertown also has a brand new YMCA and is within one and a half to two hours of Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia airports