This is the kind of Chesapeake home that feels substantial the second you walk in. Restored inside and out, it carries the scale and character of an established traditional home, with beautiful arched doorways, refinished hardwoods, fresh paint, new carpet, and thoughtful updates that make the entire house feel fresh again. The main level is generous without feeling disconnected. The kitchen sits between the formal dining room, the vast open living space, and the screened porch, making it the natural link between everyday living and entertaining. Ample white cabinetry wraps the room, while an oversized island, thick warm granite countertops, a ceramic Kohler sink, and new appliances give it both presence and function. From there, the screened porch opens to the rear deck and draws you straight out toward the pool. That backyard deserves its own moment. The in-ground pool sits within a wide paver surround and includes a diving board and built-in sitting ledge, all framed by decorative iron fencing. But the fence is not the end of the yard. The property continues beyond it with additional lawn space and an in-ground fire pit, giving the outdoor space far more depth than the pool area first reveals. Inside, nearly every turn brings another room with a purpose. A dedicated library adds character to the main level, while the separate billiard room creates another substantial place to gather. A first-floor bedroom sits near a modern updated full bath, and upstairs, a finished attic adds even more usable space with room for movies, games, hobbies, or whatever comes next. Then there is the primary suite, and it is genuinely oversized. Beyond the sleeping area is a separate sitting room, an enormous walk-in closet, and an ensuite with a jetted soaking tub and separate stand-up shower. Set in Carriage House Estates in Chesapeake’s 23322 with Hickory schools and a central location, this is a home where the size, flow, and character show up in all the right places—inside, outside, and in the spaces you do not expect until you are standing in them.
Listing courtesy of The Agency.