PROPERTY INFORMATION

The elegance of a bygone era can still be experienced in this gracious residence, perfectly sited on 20 private acres, part of a land grant patented ca. 1667. As you enter the property and travel the tree-lined drive, the 2 story shaded porch built in a restrained Greek revival style welcomes you home. The oldest portion of the house, believed to have been built around 1760, was a small 2 story residence. Additions to the house were later made in the 19th and 20th centuries. With more than 1000 feet of shoreline, "Up Holland" is one of Talbot County's historic treasures!

YEAR BUILT: ca. 1760 with later additions in the 19th and 20th centuries

LOT SIZE: 19.84 acres +/-

SQUARE FOOTAGE: Main House approximately 4,424 square feet

Other:

• Carriage House
• Ground level includes 2 garage bays, workshop area and storage room
• Greenhouse on south side of building
• Second floor studio 21'3" x 15'2"

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

The Site:
Unlike many other historic homes on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, "Up Holland" was sited to take full advantage not only of the land but also of the magnificent water views. Through the early 20th century, it was a working farm, with dairy cows and a small orchard. The approach to the property is through several acres of woodland via a private lane. Shading the house are century-old trees including magnificent specimens of southern magnolia, oak and poplar. Cottage gardens provide color just outside the waterside sunroom and surrounding the carriage house. A portion of the property is a designated tree farm. With over 1000 feet of protected shoreline on Broad Creek, you can enjoy the ever changing views of water, wildlife and waterfowl that abound.

The House:
A 2 1/2 story, 5 bay main house, "Up Holland" is characteristic of the telescoping architectural style found in many historic Eastern Shore properties. The northern end of the house was constructed in the mid-19th century in a simplified Greek revival style. Shaded by a two story porch, the front façade has a central entrance with transom and sidelights encased in a frame of pilasters holding a pediment. The entry door opens into a foyer with a 3 story staircase accented by walnut banisters and original heart pine floors. Off of the foyer are the more formal living areas of the house, including a library, living room and small den or reading area all with 9' ceilings. A generously proportioned room, the library’s focal point is an elegant fireplace, flanked by bookcases and built-in entertainment center. Tucked in the corner is a full bath, enabling this room to be easily converted to a first floor bedroom. The living room and adjacent reading area with built-in bookshelves and storage, provide gracious, but more casual entertaining / living areas. An additional fireplace provides added warmth to these rooms.

What is now the "center section" of the house was built ca. 1760 and houses the dining room on the first floor with a bedroom above, accessed by a small winding stair adjacent to the brick fireplace. The original doorways open to the front and the waterside sunroom. Adjacent to the dining room is a 2-story kitchen addition with a matching bedroom on the upper floor, also accessed by a second back staircase.

The farmhouse kitchen is a delight! With an original brick hearth tucked in the corner and plenty of room for a harvest table, it is a warm and inviting place to prepare meals and gather with friends and family. When entering the kitchen from the outside, you pass through a "mudroom" equipped with laundry facility and bath with shower. The basement area of the house is accessed through this room.

Upper levels of the house are accessed by the main staircase and the 2 "back stairs." On the 2nd floor are two large bedrooms, each with a fireplace and adjoining sitting rooms plus two additional bedrooms and adjoining bath. Tucked under the eaves on the third floor are two charming bedrooms, and a secret room hidden behind a moving bookcase. There's so much history to discover in this wonderful house, from hidden staircases to secret rooms!

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Carriage House:
Adjacent to the main house stands what is believed to be the original schoolhouse, built when "Up Holland" was still a working farm. It's classic lines have been preserved, while the use has been converted to a large, 2 bay garage and storage shed with a finished studio above, easily converted to guest quarters. Adjacent to the cottage garden on the south side is a large greenhouse / storage room.

Pool & Pier
Warm summer days spent lounging by the pool...located along the water's edge, you can enjoy a dip in the refreshing water while taking in the panoramic water views. Mechanical equipment is housed in a nearby pool house with classic details. Nearby is the recently constructed pier, providing dockage for your boats with approximately 6 feet MLW.

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