Latitude 39-02′30.11″N; 76-33′53.21″W

T h e I S l a n d V I C I n I T y

St. Helena Island comprices 16 acres of undulating, tree-canopied high ground, occupied by two families—the

Pinkards of Baltimore on the south 9 1/3 acres and the Hartmans on the north 6 2/3 acres.

Round Bay, stretching 1.6 miles to the east, and Little Round Bay, surrounding the other three sides of the island

at varying distances up to 0.5 miles, provide a moat of total protection and privacy, removed from sight and

sound of interference from the outside world.

Although in a sense removed, the island is not remote. As the crow flies, distances from the island to the following

are:

Baltimore-Washington International Airport - 10.8 miles

Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy - 6.2 miles

Washington, D.C. Capital Beltway - 17.4 miles

Anne Arundel Medical Center and major shopping centers - 3.7 miles

Chesapeake Bay - 9 miles

Island residents are served from a mainland parcel (marker on the photo above), owned by the Pinkard family,

upon which the Hartman parcel holds a perpetual easement for four auto parking spaces, two boat slips, one

launching ramp and one barge slip. Potable water, lights, and electricity are provided for the mainland area.

A resident tenant on the property provides visual protection. Distance from the mainland is 0.6 miles.

e a S e m e n T a n d paT h d r aw I n g

This drawing is intended solely to show the approximate location of stone cart paths (hatched double black lines),

electric and telephone easement lines (solid black line), reserved freight landing parcel (designated 0.10A) and the

boundary between the Hartman and Pinkard family plots (solid red line). The freight landing parcel and portions

of some of the cart paths have been dedicated to joint use and are subject to a joint maintenance obligations,

information about which is contained in a detailed and recorded easement agreement available to approved

parties.

harTman

pInkard

On the previous page is a recent plat of the Cottage par-

cel. It consists of 6.63 acres (288,838 sq. ft.) of good

undulating high ground overlooking to the east Round

Bay on the Severn River. The property contains 0.3044

miles (1607 lineal feet) of deep waterfront, all of which

is protected by either stone revetment, sill, concrete, or composite bulk-

head. Approximately 175 feet of waterfront on the east side is a sandy

beach. All of the stone revetment and sill, plus the composite bulkhead,

have been installed within the last ten years.

Access to the property is from a private pier on east side of the Cottage

parcel or from an easement containing a freight landing bulkhead,

stoned parcel, and a small concrete boat ramp on the south end of the

island.

The cottage pier is wide, long, and partially protected by a permanent

recent Sunbrella awning. The pier and the entire parcel are accessible

by golf cart along stone cart paths. Potable water, shower, electricity,

and lighting are provided along the entire pier. The pier has recently

been fully upgraded with new pilings and decking.

Four remotely operated electric boat lifts, ranging from 800 to 20,000

pounds, plus one manual boat lift, are located at the end of the pier.

The slips are lit by motion detector upon approach of a boat

at night.

The freight landing bulkhead is designed to permit docking of a large

barge from which large loads and vehicles may be offloaded and moved

up the freight landing road to the Cottage parcel. However, but for such

temporary occasional activities, no motor vehicles are permitted on the

island. golf carts and small tractors are the mode of transportation of

intra island personnel and material.

Cart roads have been fully paved over the past seven years with attrac-

tive, crushed gray stone, providing dust free movement of golf carts

and tractors.

Underwater electric and telephone cables from the mainland provide

adequate metered service to all structures on the island, eliminating the

need for generator service. All such service on the island is under-

ground. Television is provided to the Cottage and to the separate guest

house by satellite service.

Two new wells provide potable water, one to the main house and one

to the guest house.

Sewage service is by two septic tanks and drain fields, one set for the

guest house and one set for the main house. The older, main house

septic system is currently being upgraded to current environmental

standards.

The Cottage parcel contains three principal structures: main house,

guest or caretaker house, and office tower. All are heated and cooled

by heat pump.

Mature shrubs and extensive gardens, plus all main lawn, are fully

irrigated to protect them during dry periods.

T H e

C o T TA g e

PA RC e L

The Cottage spans 191' 7" from end to end, but

with rooms of modest proportions, intended to pro-

vide comfort and intimacy, framed with light, air

and maximum views of the spectacular surround-

ings. The design is one of blended quality and class,

never intending to be ostentatious or grand. The intended effect has

been achieved.

MAIN LeveL

gUeST QUARTeRS: Beginning at the south end of the house are

a bedroom and attached bath, intended originally as a butler’s quar-

ters, but today offered as a guest room or “mother-in-law” apartment.

These quarters are attached to the main structure, but accessible only

from the outside. Large casement windows on the south side provide

light and air.

KITCHeN-BReAKFAST RooM: As might be expected in a cot-

tage, the kitchen-breakfast room is the largest room in the house and

the one most occupied. Naturally finished yellow pine casement win-

dows and complimentary Alderwood cabinetry, wood floors,

unfinished brick walls, and a working wood stove provide an air of

old times, but with modern functional appliances. A long plank table

and padded bench provide an eating and discussion area by the wood

stove. Windows on three sides provide good light, air and views. This

is a homey room with high ceilings, great in winter and summer.

BReezeWAy: entrance to the kitchen is from a brick floored,

enclosed breezeway on the north side. outdoor clothing is stored in

I N T e R I o R

Guest Quarters

Bath

KitchenBreeze Way

Breakfast Room

DiningRoom

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W/S

F/P

CLO PR

10’5 x 14’2 16’9 x 16’4

13’1 x 16’4

13’11 x 11’5

23’6 x 21’4 19

a closet, and cleaning supplies in a pine cabinet. Firewood

for the stove is stacked here. This is the home of the family

pets. Casement windows and a French-style glass paneled

door on the west side open to the outside onto a granite

patio for warm weather dining. An Italian faux stone table

and benches are used for small gatherings to eat crabs

caught at the pier. An east side casement window and

French-style glass paneled door exit to the cart path and

steps to the pier. The north side of the breezeway contains

the entrance, one step up, to the main house, via the butler’s

pantry and powder room.

BUTLeR’S PANTRy-PoWDeR RooM: original glass

paneled cabinets and drawers offer plentiful storage for

entertainment accoutrements. Countertop and bar sink

complete the room’s function. The butler’s pantry and

adjacent powder room adjoin the dining room and are

close to the family room.

DININg RooM: The dining room is framed on the west

with a large, rustic fireplace and on the east with casement

windows overlooking Round Bay. Paneled walls, an antique

French bronze chandelier, and wide plank mahogany floors

make a perfect setting for good wine and a dinner of local

duck and geese caught on site during the fall season.

SITTINg RooM: Two steps down from the dining room

is the sitting room—a comfortable gathering spot—

warmed by a coral and cream marble fireplace on the

north wall. Round Bay to the east is viewed from a dia-

mond-shaped lead mullioned bay window. The west wall

comprises two double iron casement windows straddling

iron French doors that open to the gardens. Inlaid holly

butterflies accent the wide-pegged mahogany floor. A high

coffered ornate ceiling and chandelier complete the setting

for tea or cocktails.

Sitting Room

Bedroom GuestBedroom

DressingRoom

Bath Bath

M/Bath

Covered Porch

Covered Back Porch

MasterBedroom

LibraryF/P

F/PF/P

SAFE CLOUP

CLO

CLOCLO

’6 x 14’7

22’1 x 14’1

46’2 x 8’0

16’1 x 11’11

17’6 x 7’6

21’0 x 11’9

21’10 x 14’3

16’7 x 20’11

StepsLanding

Rotunda

Steps

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SoUTH HALL: In the remaining portions of the house,

all room and hall entries are wide and topped by greek

pediments. Most have 5/4 six-panel doors with their orig-

inal brass rim lock sets and heavy cast brass hinges, all

refinished. Moving north from the sitting room, and up

six steps, is the hall to the rotunda. An antique French

chandelier provides light. Floors of this hall, the rotunda

and the other three halls leading from the rotunda, are

antique black and white polished marble.

BeDRooM: Just before entering the rotunda on the right

(east) is one of two identical guest bedrooms with private

renovated marble bathrooms. Three six-foot high double

hung windows on two sides provide views of Round Bay.

The floors of both rooms are wide plank Douglas fir. The

rooms are bright and airy.

LIBRARy: To the left (west) of the hall moving north and

with its entrance from the rotunda is the library. Two large

double hung and one iron casement window provide light

and views west across the porch into the azalea gardens.

A marble fireplace with Portuguese ceramic tiles adorns

the south wall next to an iron bar gate providing entrance

into two safes imbedded into a brick wall. Running the

full length of the east wall is a custom made cherry enter-

tainment unit with cabinets, drawers, Tv encasement and

book shelves.

RoTUNDA: The centerpiece of the home is the octagonal

rotunda with its four radiating halls, east and west to the

outside and north and south to other portions of the house.

The ceiling is quite high with a polished brass hanging

chandelier that can be lowered electrically for cleaning.

Double exterior doors and French interior doors east and

west allow great views of the water and gardens. Both

interior and exterior doors are topped by leaded mullioned

glass fan-shaped windows. North and south hallways

provide a view the entire length of the house from the

master bedroom to the breezeway, but can be closed off

with the usual six panel pediment topped doors. The ro-

tunda provides stair access to the second floor. The west

hall provides access to the main basement.

NoRTH HALL: A matching antique French chandelier

lights this hall which provides access on the right (east) to

the second guest bedroom and on the left (west) to the mas-

ter dressing room. The north hall ends down four steps to

the master suite hall with pine floors, master bath on the

left (west) and a large bay casement window on the right

(east) overlooking Round Bay.

DReSSINg RooM: Moving north through the north hall

on the left (west) is the master dressing room that has two

six-foot double hung windows overlooking the porch and

gardens, three closets and two built-in armoires. The dress-

ing room also enters through a door and down four steps

into the master bath.

MASTeR BATH: Three iron casement windows look out

over the gardens to the west and across the hall to the east

a large casement bay window looks across Round Bay. His

and hers custom mahogany and marble vanities are on the

north side of the room. An L-shaped mahogany window

seat with cushions and laundry drawers is located on the

west side of the room. A shower, with two heads and a

steam generator, are on the south side along with a door-

way to the small toilet room with a built-in mahogany linen

closet. Floors of the bath, toilet room, and shower are

crema marfil marble as are the shower walls.

MASTeR BeDRooM: At the very north end of the

house is the master bedroom with a large antique Belgian-

carved armoire centered between two casement windows

on the east side. There are two double casement windows

on the north side, and two casement windows framing a

solid black Belgian marble fireplace on the west side. All

windows are iron with lead mullioned panes. The room

contains one small closet in addition to the armoire. Floors

are pegged wide plank mahogany. Windows overlook

Round Bay to the east, gardens of azaleas, daphnes, pe-

onies, and rhododendrons, and wide granite stairs leading

to a gazebo, part of the group of Italian faux stone replicas

around the grounds.

geNeRAL INFoRMATIoN: The main level of the

home is heated and cooled with three heat pumps—one for

the kitchen-family room, one for the dining room, sitting

room, butler pantry and powder room, and one for the

remaining portion of the house north of the sitting room.

electric wiring and outlets have been upgraded and aug-

mented as needed. Heat pumps and associated air handlers

and ducting have all been replaced. Potable water is pro-

vided through a new deep well and is thoroughly filtered

through a most substantial upgraded system. All windows

are recently storm windowed and screened with hand made

architecturally designed materials. All double hung

windows have been removed, raceways stripped of old

paint, and sash cords replaced with brass chain. They are

all now operational. All bath fixtures, except tubs in the

guest rooms, have been replaced and exhaust fans fitted.

Telephone service has been added to the bedrooms. A built-

in sound system has been added throughout most of the

house to speakers inside and out.

SeCoND FLooR

The second floor over the central portion of the Cottage has been

used principally for storage and to some extent for recreational ac-

tivity. As such it has a basic paneled finish with a dropped tile ceiling.

Although not climate controlled

the two rooms are well insulated.

The floor is carpeted. The

rooms are well-lit. In the center

of the larger room is a raised

area over top of the high ceiling

of the rotunda. There is consid-

erable shelving around the perimeter of the larger room for storage.

Four double hung windows provide light and air and five eyebrow

windows provide additional natural light. Access to the second floor

is through a doorway and up stairs from the rotunda.

BASeMeNT

There are two unfinished basement areas, one 16' x 29' under

the kitchen and one 46' x 30' under the main two story portion of

the house. Both have ample headroom and are adequately lighted.

The area under the kitchen houses one air handler, one hot water

heater and electric panels plus storage area and shelving. It is not

climate controlled, although the air handler and associated ducting

moderate the room to a considerable degree in both summer and

winter. Access is through exterior stairs. Three small windows

provide some natural light.

The larger basement area under the rotunda is accessible from in-

side the house at the west foyer from the rotunda and from exterior

stairs under the east porch. The area is divided into five basic rooms.

one small room houses the water treatment and irrigation system,

a hot water heater, and a cabinet sink with hot and cold potable

water. The largest room contains the stairs from inside, washer,

dryer, mangle, freezer, refrigerator, folding tables and some storage.

Brick walls are painted white. Another small room contains a num-

ber of derelict walk-in safes. A third room is the work and tool room

with a large table and storage shelves. The fourth room houses air

handlers and power tools. All areas are well-lit, climate controlled,

and dry.

C o T TA g e

I N T e R I o R

Activity Room35’7 x 31’7

14’2 x 31’7Storage

Recreation RoomUtilUtil

Util

SafeWork Shop

Storage

Storage

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28’0 x 14’6

11’0 x 12’219’9 x 16’2

16’9 x 14’212’10 x 15’10

16’2 x 8’7

16’2 x 6’10

9’0 x 16’4

Laundry

eXTeRIoR

The Cottage is modeled after Homewood, Charles Carroll’s Fed-

eral-style home built in 1801 on what is now the campus of Johns

Hopkins University in Baltimore. The Cottage stands 40 feet above

the water and looks eastward, toward the prevailing summer

breezes, one and one-half miles across Round Bay. Begun in 1929

and completed over four years, the structure spans 191' 7" from end

to end. The view is spectacular.

All roofs are steep pitched, standing seam, solid copper with copper

flashing, gutters, downspouts and snow guards, installed five years

ago, with a ten year warranty. All exterior walls are 12" thick of

solid oversize brick.

eight tall brick chimneys rise at the each end of the four primary

roof gables. Four chimneys are decorative and four are working. All

are covered with lead caps. Working chimneys have recently added

exterior flue closures and screens.

The two-story central portion of the house announces its eastern

primary entrance into the rotunda with a mahogany-floored porch

and four classic, round tapered wood columns topped with a hand-

some pediment, and a copper roof.

The west garden entrance to the rotunda is framed with a 46' long,

field stone floored, covered porch with six tall fluted round wood

columns and copper roof, overlooking a 60' long row of mature

azaleas, trees, and lawn beyond.

Six foot high double hung windows, framed with traditional wood

shutters, provide ample light and proper scale to the main two story

portion. Windows in the single story portions of the house are case-

ment, some of wood and others of iron, all with handmade leaded

mullions. Unobtrusive, handmade architectural grade storm

windows and screens are barely detectable. Doors, wood windows,

and shutters are oversized and of edge grain pine or cedar with cast

fittings.

All materials are of the highest quality obtainable (and, in some

cases, no longer obtainable).

T H e

C o T TA g e

gUeST CoTTAge

on the west side of the property adjoining the cart

path is the guest or caretaker cottage rehabbed from

an old log cabin. The original brick fireplace was saved

and is the centerpiece of the living room.

one bedroom and up-to-date kitchen and bath with

several closets and cabinets complete the unit. A disap-

pearing stairway to a good size loft provides consider-

able extra storage. The cottage is heated and cooled by

a heat pump.

Treated potable water comes from its own well. Sewage

is handled by its own septic tank and drain field. All are

approximately ten years old. Telephone and satellite

Tv are provided. A large screened porch adds seasonal

living space.

Attached to the rear of the house is an equipment stor-

age room, complete with toilet room and slop sink for

day workers. Two garage type doors and one man door

provide access to the area.

Equipment Room

Living RoomKitchen

F/P

CLO

25’4 x 12’9

9’6 x 12’3

16’11 x 17’3

25’4 x 7’8

8’0 x 8’2

Bedroom

CLO

Screen Porch

Bath

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WATeR ToWeR oFFICe

At the high northern point of the island is located

the cylindrical brick water tower, rising about 100

feet above sea level. The 18,000 gallon cypress tank

is no longer used, but remains in place. At the top

of the tower is a round (22' diameter) office room

with 360 degrees of opening windows and a cone-

shaped roof. Mahogany trim and built-in cre-

denza, bamboo floors, unique lighting and bracing

enhance the look. Stairs are carpeted. The room

is heated and cooled by heat pump and has a small

functioning wood stove. vHF and HF antenna

allow radio communication to boats and stations

around the world. The view is unparalleled.

HgRoUNDS

Steep slopes on the perimeter waterfront are left in natural vegeta-

tion with mature trees. Level portions of the parcel, mostly on the

west side of the parcel, are in lawn, sprinkled liberally with gardens

and both functional and decorative items. All areas within the

circular cart path (known as “The Beltway”) are fully irrigated from

both the main house and guest cottage wells.

In addition to the patio areas outside the breezeway (mentioned ear-

lier), are a number of decorative lamp posts lighting much of the

cart paths, and a large stone patio with a water fountain and

benches. Nearly a half mile of cart paths, most with brick ribbons,

surround the property and serve the pier and freight landing.

Statues, an ornate gazebo, and various field stone paths lead to

interesting areas around the property.

ornamental trees including multiple varieties of Dogwood and

Magnolia, Redbud, Crape Myrtle, Holly, and Japanese and Snow-

bell Maple, thrive under mature oaks, Poplars, Firs and Beeches.

Perennial gardens of Azalea, viburnums, Daphnes, oriental Lillies,

Roses Camellia, and Hydrangea abound offering color and

fragrance throughout the year.

From July through September, blue crabs are plentiful. Perch,

sunfish, and other pan fish nibble at the growth on the pilings.

Ducks, geese, and song birds of many descriptions live on the island

or its waters.

The property, blanketed by a fresh, unspoiled and intensely quiet

winter snowstorm is one of the more beautiful sights.

CoNCLUSIoN

Life on the island is what you make it. Splitting and hauling wood

for the fireplaces and stoves, catching and cooking your own meals,

meandering through the island isolation, secure from intrusion,

enjoying peace and total quiet other than birds and waves, all in a

world of your own beauty, yet in the middle of eight million busy

souls and minutes from every need, can be achieved nowhere else

but St. Helena Island. If this is your desire, the Cottage is priceless.

If not, it is worthless.

T h e C o T Tag e aT S T. h e l e n a I S l a n d

For more information:

Brent Allen, 410-349-7764, brent.allen@cbmove.com

Susan Meredith Lapides, 443-995-0906, susan.lapides@cbmove.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

4 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

410-263-8686