$4,000 / Month

2028 Appleton Rd

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Elkton, MD 21921

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    4,351 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 27

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Basement
2028 Appleton Rd
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About This Home

Available Aug 27

Hard to beat this location abutting Fair Hill Equestrian facility and thousands of acres of open space in Cecil County, Md. Expansive custom-built Cape-style house, beautifully planted, protected by open space. House is unique, custom built in 1989 with 11 foot ceilings throughout first floor; open foyer, sweeping staircase to second floor. Library with FP, beautiful wood-beamed ceiling, and fresh wall-to-wall carpet. First floor Primary Bedroom on suite with private deck; kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, includes Wolf microwave, Subzero refrigerator, propane gas stove, granite countertop island; family room off kitchen with FP and wet bar; mud room, first floor laundry room, powder room off kitchen leading to large well finished 3 bay garage with equine storage area, and ample closet space. Family room, kitchen, Primary bedroom, all have French doors leading to expansive outdoor deck overlooking beautiful pond, gardens and woods. Second floor has 3 BRs, one very large full hall bath, Jack-&-Jill bath between second and third BRs; small office space potential or record storage, full attic space above garage. Finished basement with real wood paneling and outside exit through French doors, another finished room would make an excellent office; basement utilities room, 2-zone heating and central air throughout, water conditioner, and crawl space with new air circulation system, sump pump, and built in dehumidifier. Roof redone in 2010. A highlight of the property is its proximity to walking, biking, and riding trails with Fair Hill Equestrian Center to the west, and White Clay Creek Preserve to the north. Unique location and setting with similar types of properties nearby. Close to Univ. of Del., Newark, I-95. Great location. Please do not drive down the driveway, by appointment only, thank you:) 24 hour notice for showings

2028 Appleton Rd is a house located in Cecil County and the 21921 ZIP Code.

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House Features

  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement

Contact

  • Listed by Margot N Mohr Teetor | RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Elkton

Elkton sits at the northern tip of the Elk River as the county seat of Cecil County, and its location alone tells a compelling story. Positioned roughly halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, this small Maryland town carries a surprisingly wide reach for its size. It even earned the nickname "Elopement Capital of the East Coast" during the 1920s and 1930s, when couples flooded across state lines to marry here under Maryland's more lenient laws.

Downtown Elkton holds onto its historic character with brick-paved sidewalks, period lighting, and restored buildings that now house boutiques, cafes, and local shops. Elk Neck State Forest sits just to the south, giving residents ready access to wooded trails and waterfront scenery. The University of Delaware is about 15 minutes away in Newark, adding an educational and cultural presence to the broader region.

The rental market here reflects the town's mixed architectural heritage.

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Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Drive: 21 min 11.6 mi
Drive: 25 min 12.8 mi
Drive: 25 min 15.2 mi
2028 Appleton Rd is within 10 minutes or 5.3 miles from University of Delaware. It is also near Goldey-Beacom College and Lincoln University.
Transportation

2028 Appleton Rd is near Wilmington Airport, located 14.5 miles or 26 minutes away, and Philadelphia International, located 41.1 miles or 56 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Drive: 18 min 10.2 mi
Drive: 32 min 19.8 mi
Drive: 29 min 20.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Wilmington Airport
Drive: 26 min 14.5 mi
Philadelphia International
Drive: 56 min 41.1 mi
Getting Around
Not Walkable
Walkability
10 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2028 Appleton Rd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
2028 Appleton Rd has 3 shopping centers within 3.9 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Milburn Orchards
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
White Clay Creek State Park
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Fair Hill NRMA
Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
Fair Hill Nature Center
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
Mineralogical Museum - Delaware
Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
2028 Appleton Rd has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Milburn Orchards, Fair Hill NRMA, and Fair Hill Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 12 min 6.0 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.6 mi
Drive: 19 min 10.5 mi
2028 Appleton Rd has 3 hospitals within 10.5 miles, the nearest is Union Hospital of Cecil County which is 6.0 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 26 min 16.3 mi
Drive: 63 min 46.7 mi
Drive: 64 min 46.8 mi
2028 Appleton Rd has 3 military bases within 46.8 miles, the nearest is Ommelanden Range which is 16.3 miles away and a 26 minute drive.

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