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Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, This Home is Inspired by French Manors

With a granite exterior, soaring rooflines and flared eaves, this home honors the traditional French manor homes of Normandy. The elongated footprint of the home is designed to maximize views of the Tred Avon River along Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Stone Mansion Exterior and Garage at Night

The main house connects to a three-car garage via a covered walkway, featuring a barreled mahogany ceiling. Above the garage is a guest suite.

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Covered Walkway With Barreled Ceiling

This walkway connects the main house with the three-car garage and a guest suite above it. The barreled ceiling is made of mahogany.

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Traditional Mudroom With Herringbone Floor

The mudroom gets a stone floor as pretty as it is practical, the stones laid out in a herringbone pattern.

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Cottage Kitchen With Tan Barn Door

Charming farmhouse details like the kitchen's sink and sliding barn door let the rooms feel friendly and approachable, despite their grand scale.

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