9290 Gunston Rd, Welcome, MD 20693

Property Description

Beautiful Victorian-style Colonial set on 3 acres of total privacy in a rare waterfront community offering community water access to the Port Tobacco River, including a private pier and picnic area—an exceptional amenity seldom found in Charles County. A maintenance-free wraparound covered front porch welcomes you into the home through a decorative front door with etched glass, sidelights, and transom. Inside, a dramatic two-story foyer features hardwood floors, an elegant hardwood staircase, and detailed wainscoting trim. The renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring stainless steel appliances including a five-burner gas range, refrigerator with water and ice, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. Additional highlights include a double stainless steel sink, garbage disposal, designer tile backsplash, and a center island with decorative chandelier and built-in wine rack. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bright breakfast nook with hardwood floors and French doors leading to the sunroom. The sunroom offers cathedral ceilings, oversized tile flooring, ceiling fan, and direct access to a brick paver patio overlooking the private, wooded backyard—ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The family room features hardwood floors, a gas fireplace with marble surround and wood mantel, a picture window with transom for abundant natural light, and a separate door leading to the wraparound front porch. French doors connect the family room to the formal living room, which offers crown molding, chair rail, carpeting, and an elegant transom above the front door. The formal dining room showcases hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rail, and a bay window providing additional natural light. Additional main-level features include a convenient laundry room with front-load washer and dryer, laundry sink, a half bath, and an oversized two-car garage with automatic openers and workshop area. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a secret bonus room. The owner’s suite is a standout, featuring a dramatic two-story octagonal ceiling with chandelier, transom windows, a spacious walk-in closet with organizer, and a spa-inspired bath with cathedral ceiling, separate vanities, clawfoot soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and private commode. One secondary bedroom includes pull-down attic access, while the third bedroom features built-in shelving, ceiling fan, closet organizer, and a hidden finished bonus room (approx. 10x12) behind a bookshelf—ideal for a home office—with access to a large unfinished area over the garage and a separate back staircase with direct access to the garage. The finished basement includes a large recreation room with wet bar, full bath, bonus room suitable as a fourth bedroom (no window), an additional closet ideal for a safe room, and a separate finished room with sink previously used as a salon. Additional features include dual HVAC systems, abundant storage, and a truly unique layout offering privacy, charm, and waterfront community living.