Victorian charm with modern conveniences. MAJOR improvement with house RAISED 53" above flood plain! Large lot in the quintessential eastern shore historic village of Whitehaven. Views of Wicomico River. Newer B.A.T. septic system in place. (In Maryland, B.A.T. stands for Best Available Technology for septic systems.) These advanced systems pump oxygen into the wastewater to promote bacterial breakdown, reducing harmful nitrogen pollution by at least 50% before the water reaches the drainfield.) Definition of B.A.T. septic system provided by GOOGLE.
The house features a BRAND NEW ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF, 3 working fireplaces, (1 converted into a pellet stove )a completely remodeled kitchen with granite counter and gas range, heat pump with a propane gas furnace back-up, original pine floors, (floors refinished on first floor and replaced in family room/den off of kitchen), brick floor in kitchen-- laundry room with water conditioning system, full bath upstairs with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, and a 3rd floor attic with blown-in insulation. Upper deck with trex-style decking and GREAT WATER VIEWS OF THE WICOMICO RIVER!
This house is located within the Wicomico Historic District and is known as the LARNER MCLAIN HOUSE circa 1890. Interesting information available from your agent in the document section of this listing! It is included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. This is a home of enduring character, ready for its next steward.