24576 LANGFORD ROAD, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620

HIGHFIELD, has been home to the renown architectural historian MichaelBourne and his family for almost forty-years. Mr. Bourne who authored theimportant Historic Houses of Kent County and guided the restorations of over400 historic structures in the mid-Atlantic, together with his wife, Ann,created a home that reflects their deep appreciation for the refined beauty ofhistoric architecture and preservation. HIGHFIELD, reflects the Bourne’ssophisticated taste and serious attention to every detail.With its steep pitch hip roof, catslide roof slope on one end, tall chimney,and enclosed front entry, HIGHFIELD is definitely reminiscent of the vernacularfarmhouses of Suffolk County, England where they visited often.Outstanding historic architectural details have been incorporated throughoutthe house. From the Hamstone fireplace surround and hearth (actuallyimported from Somerset, England) in the formal Living Room, to the use ofantique doors to many of the rooms fitted with both original antique and finereproduction hardware, HIGHFIELD is a rare find! These most important detailscreate an inviting warmth and add to its unique character.The handsome two-story, many-paned window of the Great Room faces SSE.While looking out over a stone patio and well-established perennial beds, itprovides a significant amount of passive solar gain keeping energy costs low– a compliment to the six-zone heating system. As a design and practicalfeature, a blue enameled Lange wood stove stands proudly in the GreatRoom. A more formal Living Room offers windows on the west gable thatafford views of the surrounding fields, expansive grounds and woods. Frenchdoors on the south side lead to an ample screened flagstone-floored porch.Additionally, the first floor includes the large open Chef’s Kitchen,Den/Office, Mudroom, and half-bath.At the top of the stair, a balcony leads across the Great Room to the MasterSuite where design details include a tray ceiling, built-in cupboards, dressingroom, and spacious bath with separate vanities, shower, soaking tub, andPortuguese tile accents. The second bedroom with full bath is located at theeast end of the balcony where a stair leads to the third-floor bedroom withwalk-in closets. Access to the attic is found here.Accessible from the mudroom, the full basement includes, a large ante-space,laundry room, playroom, and workshop. An unusual “bakery” building withwood-fired brick oven, walk-in refrigerator, and half-bath stands nearby. Anadditional utility shed is included.See summary of features in Documents Folder. The private 5-acre property is located only 3 miles from Chestertown whichuniquely offers swift access to this historic, vibrant town. Chestertown,located in the County of Kent on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is home toWashington College, tenth oldest college in America, the SchoonerSultana, a strong arts community, and live theater. This area is known worldwidefor its beautiful Chester River, sailing, wildfowl, and agriculture. All, ashort drive to four major airports, New York, Annapolis, Baltimore andPhiladelphia.