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Simone Velvel

simone@thevelvelgroup.com +1(703) 507-7614

Listed by Dawn Riley • Deep Roots Real Estate

$595,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,558 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,558 sqft

Price per Sqft $381

Subdivision Scientists Cliffs

MLS Listing ID MDCA2027432

Style Log Home

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $1,455/Semi-Annually

HOA Y/N Y

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,558

Year Built 1955

Annual Tax Amount $4,533

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 6,025 Sqft

Acres 0.14

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Far Niente: A Chesapeake Bay Retreat Unlike Any Other
There are homes, and then there are places that tell a story.
Tucked into the coveted waterfront community of Scientists' Cliffs, this extraordinary Chesapeake Bay cabin is more than a residence. It is a work of art, a conversation piece, a private museum, and a sanctuary for those who appreciate creativity, nature, and the simple joy of slowing down.
From the moment you step inside, you realize this is not a home that was merely built. It was lovingly crafted. A former owner, an accomplished artist and woodcarver, transformed the space into a living canvas. Every room reveals another chapter. Intricately carved woodwork. Hand-painted ceilings. Murals and carvings that invite curiosity and reflection. Cabinetry has been masterfully carved to resemble a library of books, blurring the line between function and imagination.
Threaded throughout the home is a single philosophy: **Far Niente**.
The phrase appears again and again, a nod to the Italian expression *Il Dolce Far Niente*, "the sweetness of doing nothing." It reflects a way of life that feels increasingly rare. A life centered around gathering, creating, sharing meals, and appreciating the beauty that surrounds us.
An old Italian proverb captures the spirit perfectly:
*"To make a good meal, you need a fisherman, a gardener, a cook, and a master to bring it all together."*
You can almost imagine those characters living here. Returning from the Bay with fresh rockfish. Picking herbs from the garden. Sharing wine and stories long after sunset. The walls themselves seem to celebrate those moments.
And then there is the view.
Climb to the rooftop deck and the world opens around you. Watch the Chesapeake Bay shimmer beneath changing skies. Feel the breeze coming off the water. Spot the neighborhood bald eagle soaring at eye level, gliding effortlessly below the cloud line as if putting on a private show just for you. Morning coffee becomes a ritual. Sunset becomes an event.
Outside your door, Scientists' Cliffs offers a lifestyle that feels worlds away from the everyday rush. This unique private community, nestled among the towering cliffs of Port Republic, is one of Southern Maryland's best-kept secrets. Residents enjoy two miles of private Chesapeake Bay beach, a boat ramp, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, community gardens, hiking trails, and a vibrant calendar of neighborhood events.
More than 20 miles of trails wind through protected forests managed by the American Chestnut Land Trust. Kayaks and paddleboards wait along the shoreline. Children spend summers exploring the beach and woods. Neighbors gather at the Community Center and share a deep appreciation for the area's natural beauty.
Scientists' Cliffs is not simply a neighborhood. It is a community of artists, scientists, nature lovers, and dreamers who understand that life is measured by experiences, not square footage.
If you've been searching for a waterfront escape that is truly one of a kind, a place where art and nature coexist, where every carving tells a story, and where the Chesapeake Bay becomes part of your daily life, this may be the home you've been waiting to find.
This is **Far Niente**.
This is the sweetness of doing nothing at all. Yet somehow, experiencing everything.

Location

State MD

County Calvert

Zoning R-1

Rooms

Other Rooms Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other

Basement Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished

Interior

Interior Features Kitchen - Galley

Hot Water Electric

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Heat Pump(s)

Heat Source Oil

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s)

Waterfront Description Rip-Rap

Water Access Y

View Water, Bay

Accessibility None

Porch Deck(s)

Garage N

Building

Story 2

Foundation Permanent

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1558

Sewer Septic Exists

Water Well

Architectural Style Log Home

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Calvert County Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0501051547

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1558

Special Listing Condition Standard

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11003 Glueck Lane, Kensington, Maryland, 20895, USA

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