SMITH-RINGGOLD HOUSE ca 1760
Historic District Chestertown on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
$1725000
Terraced lawn to the beautiful Chester River.
Entrance stair hall with view of sitting room and hall fireplace.
Grand stairway added in about 1860.
Stair details.
Curved stairway to second level.
Originally house was built as one- room deep /shortly afterward rooms were added torivr side creating a two-room deep building.
Original period woodwork, doors and windows throughout.
Entrance hall fireplace.
First Parlor with fireplace. There are ten fireplaces with unique mantels and each to the period.
Original floor to ceiling corner cupboard in first Parlor.
Artifacts found during 2013 renovations displayed in corner cupboard.
Dining Room encompassed by hand painted mural by renown artist Jack Schroeder 1977.
Dining Room fireplace with intricate hand-carved details and head-painted mural overmantel.
Handsome murals.
One mural panel of several in Dining Room.
Christmas festivities at Smith-Ringgold House.
Orignial hardware abounds.
Modern kitchen design. complements this fine residence. Color scheme was taken from old paneling found during renovations.
Handsome original floors, soapstone counters, full pantry, breakfront complete the Chef’s kitchen. A “staff's” back stairway is located here.
The fully-equipped kitchen include high-end appliances. This handsome stove compliments the color scheme.
Inviting and comfortable sitting room with fireplace for quiet evenings. Overlooks the Chester River.
Grand second floor stair hall give access to all bedrooms.
Second level stair hall features fireplace and winder to third floor bedroom & bath.
Guest Room fireplace of the period.
Highlight of Master Bedroom is charming Franklin stove, views to the River and private bath.
Franklin coal stove.
Master bath sink, original windows and deep sills.
Master bath with wood floors, tub and shower and river views. To right is door to walk-in master closet.
Exterior finial and deep overhang. Maybe from 1860 period.
Fine hardware of the periods throughout. All restored.
Third floor sitting room with full bath and bedroom with fireplace beyond.
Fireplace in third floor bedroom.
Easterly Chester River side of house showing breakfast room addition and steps to comfortable porch off Dining Room.
This exceptional property is a rare find as an authentic waterfront 18th century home with 21st century comforts. Situated directly on the beautiful Chester River. Originally a merchant’s home in the heart of historic Chestertown, the Smith-Ringgold house has been modified and enlarged over the course of its 250-year history.
The present owner took two years to restore the home’s structural integrity from the foundation to the attic, adding a river-side addition and porch, replacing the cedar shingle roof, and completely redoing the plumbing, wiring, heat and A/C systems. The wood floors throughout the house have been beautifully restored. A modern kitchen was sensitively re-designed and half bath was added to first floor. Modern storm windows are energy efficient and all but eliminate street noise. Aside from your own personal touches, this house is move-in-ready.
The ground floor features a grand entrance room, large double parlor, inviting sitting room, formal dining room, breakfast room, and a stunning chef’s kitchen. An important feature is the hand painted dining room mural by noted artist Jack Schroeder. The front hall, redesigned in about 1860, replaced a steep stairway with a grand and gracefully curving staircase. The second floor contains three large en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room that is also accessible from the kitchen via a “secret” staff stairway. The third floor has a large sitting room, bathroom, and bedroom, with part of the home’s original c. 1759 roof forming a unique design element.
The river side lawn was extensively terraced, probably in the late 1700s, in descending levels down to the Chester River. The free-standing brick garage dates from the early 20th century, when car garages replaced horse barns. This structure could easily be repurposed as an artist’s studio or home workshop, office or, of course used as a garage. A wide driveway area provides additional off-street parking. $1,725,000
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