Description
Grafton Manour Estate--A Rare Chesapeake Waterfront Legacy. Embrace the quiet grandeur of Grafton Manour Estate, an 86+--acre peninsula wrapped by approximately 1.5+- miles of shoreline with panoramic water views in every direction. Bordered by Briary Cove to the east, Harris Creek to the southeast, and Waterhole Cove to the west, this extraordinary property blends pastoral elegance with true Chesapeake Bay access.
Property Highlights: 86+- acres with sweeping water vistas, open fields, and meticulously manicured lawns. Varied shoreline: riprap, sandy beaches, and natural grasses. Deep-water pier with 7' MLW, suitable for larger boats and sailboats; direct access to the Chesapeake Bay. Two subdivided, waterfront lots included: Lot 2: 6+- acres on Briary Cove (east side), with prior SDA approval for a 4-bedroom home (re-evaluation required). Lot 3: 5.5+- acres is located on Waterhole Cove (west side), with prior SDA approval for a 4-bedroom home (re-evaluation required). Historic Lowes Family Cemetery on the west side, dating to the 1700s. Land mix: approximately 60+- acres tillable; balance in timber and lawns along the eastern shoreline.
Main Residence: Custom-built in 2004, approx. 7,400 sq ft, four en suite bedrooms. Primary suite in the main-floor north wing with private laundry, library, office/workout room, and sunroom. Dramatic great room and dining room with vaulted ceiling, chestnut beams, cedar ceiling, and a raised-hearth stone fireplace. Signature silo feature: 1st and 2nd floors: full baths serving two bedrooms. 3rd floor: window-lined observatory with 360deg views across the estate. Wide-plank wood floors milled from the same chestnut as the great room beams. Exceptional craftsmanship throughout; a must-see for discerning buyers.
Guest/Farmhouse: Approx. 2,000 sq ft with three bedrooms and one bath. Two wood-burning fireplaces (living room and dining room). Charming and versatile for guests, caretakers, or rental income.
Barns and Outbuildings: Large heated barn with concrete floors, three overhead doors, expansive workbench, and open-loft recreation room. Attached a conditioned office/hunters' lodge with full bath and hookups for laundry and kitchenette. Adjacent irrigated, fenced raised-bed garden; nearby small apple orchard. Additional smaller barn for equipment or livestock.
Lifestyle and Possibilities: Ideal for a family compound, equestrian pursuits, or an exclusive retreat. Premier sporting opportunities: shoreline waterfowl, whitetail deer, and turkey. Ample acreage and infrastructure for hobby farming, vineyards, or conservation. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own an iconic waterfront estate where open water, open sky, and open fields meet. Follow the country road home to the place you belong--Grafton Manour Estate. By appointment only. Do not enter the property by water or land without the listing agent. The property is monitored by camera surveillance 24/7.
