Design with Jenn Martella: “The Water House”
There are many architectural styles that I admire and at the top of the list is the Craftsman style. This exceptional property with one thousand linear feet of waterfront along Broad Creek was a close collaboration of a dream team of owner-architect-contractor, with several artisan subcontractors. The owners described their vision of a home to […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic American Four Square
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic American Four Square After you cross the bridge over the Chester River in Chestertown, the road soon forks and becomes Washington Ave. I always enjoy driving along this street that has many distinctive houses across from the beginning of Washington College’s campus. I have long admired today’s feature, a two […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic Victorian House, c. 1850
This most sought after street in St. Michaels’ Historic District has been fertile ground for many of my past houses of the week. Mature trees along the brick sidewalks provide shade and the wide street accommodates parking on both sides of the street for guests; in addition, the property ends at an alley with parking […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Country House Near the City
Having a country home close to a city would be idyllic to me-when I saw this charming property with a house that had Italianate architectural elements, surrounded by majestic trees and mature colorful plantings, I was hooked. This tranquil setting is only a very short drive to one of the major intersections on Ocean Gateway/Highway […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Country House near the City
Having a country home close to a city would be idyllic to me-when I saw this charming property with a house that had Italianate architectural elements, surrounded by majestic trees and mature colorful plantings, I was hooked. This tranquil setting is only a very short drive to one of the major intersections on Ocean Gateway/Highway […]
Design with Jenn Martella: The Homes of Perry Cabin
In the early 1980’s, within the town limits of St. Michaels, construction began on a new development called The Homes of Perry Cabin and the last unit was completed in 1988. The new neighborhood is named for Inn at Perry Cabin, the luxury resort that is adjacent to the property. Surrounded by Fogg Cove, […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Rancher Re-Imagined
After visiting one of my architectural clients in this neighborhood, I noticed a “for sale” sign further down the street. Since I am always looking for future houses to feature, I drove past this charming house. I admired how the front elevation and the former rancher’s rectangular footprint had been greatly improved. This property’s bonus […]
Talbot County Names Stephanie Mervine Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Talbot County has named Eastern Shore native Stephanie Mervine as its new director of Economic Development and Tourism. She begins her new role on Aug. 31. Mervine is an experienced economic development professional whose career includes regional economic development, business retention and expansion, tourism, destination marketing, and community development in Maryland, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. “We […]
Romina Burnette Joins Rivers & Roads as Program Coordinator
Rivers & Roads Consulting has hired Romina Burnette as Program Coordinator to support the continued growth of Introduction to Careers in Healthcare (ITCH), a nonprofit that connects youth with career pathways and hands-on learning opportunities in healthcare across Maryland’s Mid-Shore region. Burnette will be a member of the Rivers & Roads team and will work […]
Design with Jenn Martella: “The House of Six Gables”
If you are searching for the “just right” waterfront property with enough acreage for you to indulge your passion for boating or gardening, look no further than this two-acre property off the beaten path along the Choptank River. The current owners demolished the property’s former dilapidated structure down to its foundation and retained architect Greg […]