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The pool house opens to wraparound patios, an infinity-edge pool and an outdoor kitchen, with the South River beyond.

Black, steel-framed windows are by Marvin; the custom front door is by Wellborn & Wright.

Waterfront Magic

A custom home on the South River embraces its stunning locale
MERIT AWARD CUSTOM BUILD

Pyramid Builders

Challenges were many when clients enlisted Pyramid to build their new custom home atop a bluff on an Annapolis peninsula overlooking the South River. The five-bedroom plan designed by ABS Architects demanded a high degree of craftsmanship inside and out, from a hand-troweled stucco exterior to a kitchen featuring brass-framed glass cabinetry.

“Extensive millwork with diverse finishes made this residence both exhilarating and complex to complete,” says Pyramid founder and president Bret Anderson. The finished project epitomizes waterfront luxury, with wraparound patios, an infinity-edge pool and hot tub, a pool house and a bath house.

"I love the unique mix of finishes and the clean architectural details."
—Barbara Hawthorn, jurist

 

Builder: Bret Anderson, Mark Sanders and team, Pyramid Builders. Architecture: ABS Architects. Landscape Architecture: Campion Hruby Landscape Architects. Interior Design: Bryan Huffman Interior Design.

 

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