If you love a house with a past, then this is the property for you.

Built in 1922, supposedly as an arms dealer's secretive enclave during Prohibition, it was later purchased to house a Capuchin monastery, complete with dormitories for the monks. Fast-forward a few decades and the home is now a fully restored modern masterpiece that retains its unique roots.

The home is located at 1604 Winchester Road in Annapolis, on the banks of the Severn River. It is currently listed for $24,900,000 by TTR Sotheby's International Realty.

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On paper, it is a 7-bedroom, 13-bathroom home on over 23 acres of land. In reality, it is so much more. The interior of the main house is a mixture of traditional and modern styles. The central atrium is simply stunning.

living room

lounge

atrium

The last owners put in an indoor spa and pool, as well as an outdoor infinity pool with a 60-foot span. You can feel the spirit of the monastery in the dramatic archways and chapel on site. Secret passageways and a hidden vault remind you that this is no ordinary estate.

spa

infinity pool

Tea lovers will love the Asian-inspired tea house with its carved wood swings and benches.

tea house

tea house

The car aficionados in the family will have more than enough room for all of their toys with a subterranean 9-car garage. It has plenty of space for tinkering, complete with an area for hydraulic lifts.

garage

garage

The deep-water dock is where you'll pull up your sailboat, go fishing, or just get a little sun. This area of the Severn River is just minutes away from the Chesapeake Bay.

dock

Can you see yourself creating your own dream home at this beautiful Annapolis estate?

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*The photos in this article are courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty.

For more information, or to schedule a tour of this incredible property, visit the original listing.

What is your favorite feature of this week's Maryland mansion? Is it the Asian tea house, its checkered past, or the state-of-the-art underground garage? Let us know in the comments!

 

Sarina Petrocelly
Born in Laos but raised in Haiti and South Florida, Sarina developed a taste for international cuisine at an early age. Now in Woodbridge, VA, she likes to explore the area for the best authentic dives, freshest local produce, and downright yummiest meals in the DMV. When she’s not out with friends or family, she's home with her musician/artist husband Tony and their Jindo, Hachi. She enjoys cooking and finding activities that can drown out heavy metal guitar riffs.
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