5.26 acres in St. Mary's County, MD

Welcome to The Retreat at Hattons Rest! A truly exceptional private waterfront estate set on a secluded 5.26-acre peninsula with an impressive 1,100 feet of pristine shoreline along the historic St. Mary's River. This magnificent 7,376-square-foot custom all-brick colonial home offers stunning water views from the kitchen and family room, where expansive windows perfectly capture the river's beauty and abundant wildlife, including soaring bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, wild turkeys, and roaming deer. Launch your boat year-round from your private 100-foot pier and fish for rockfish, flounder, bluefish, perch, and crabs right from your backyard or take a quick 20-minute cruise to the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay for trophy-sized Cobia, Drum, and citation rockfish. Step inside to a grand foyer featuring a custom staircase that opens to sweeping rear river vistas. The main level offers a convenient bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The primary suite and kitchen bask in morning sunlight, while the family room glows with sunsets. A covered second-floor porch and large rear masonry deck extend the outdoor living space, providing even more breathtaking views from the family room, kitchen, and select bedrooms. Relax in the low-maintenance 20x30 Sylvan pool from spring through fall, then unwind by the wood-burning fireplace in the spacious family room or the gas fireplace in the primary bedroom when the weather turns cooler. Additional features include cleared, level land perfect for horses or a small farm, remarkable privacy, and easy access to Patuxent River Naval Air Station (only 4 miles away), excellent public and private schools, St. Mary's College, shopping, dining, and nearby marinas. More than just a residence, this property is a peaceful waterfront haven an ideal family compound or enduring legacy retreat.