Koi Pond, Waterfall, Pools Dominate MD Mansions: How Much House

MARYLAND — From the Chesapeake Bay to the Patuxent River and Deep Creek Lake, Maryland is known for its beautiful bodies of water, not to mention the Atlantic Ocean to the east. But some prospective homeowners prefer a little more privacy when it comes to frolicking about having fun in the water.

Patch has pinpointed some stunning properties for sale across the state that have private ponds perfect for fishing and backyard pools terrific for splashing in when the weather warms up. Check out the listings below to see how much house you can buy for $1 million to nearly $10 million.

8573 Marengo Farm Rd., Easton

Priced at $4.9 million, this Miles River waterfront estate offers approximately nine acres at the end of Marengo Farm Road. The property has a tidal pond, deep-water dock, a riprap-protected shoreline, sand beach and tennis court. There's also a caretaker cottage. The home spans more than 8,000 square feet with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

11008 Baronet Rd., Owings Mills

This $1.9 million estate property includes nearly 10 acres of landscaped gardens, trees, an in-ground pool and a quiet pond. The gardens have been publicized by such outlets as House & Garden, Southern Accents and Chesapeake Home. The home offers more than 6,000 square feet with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. There are hardwood floors, a carved marble fireplace, detailed millwork, screened gazebo porch, sun room, greenhouse, studio, library and blue stone patio.

A $3 million Queenstown waterfront estate on more than five acres of land offers a pool, waterfront playground, private beach and a pond. There are three deep water boat slips and two boat lifts with a pier providing access to the Wye River. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms found within the home, which has more than 4,000 square feet that includes Brazilian cherry floors.

3121 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown

A private and secluded custom-built home near Huntingtown sits on more than four acres and backs up to 117 acres of forest. The property, priced at $1.1 million, offers a patio surrounding a Gunite-built pool with a waterfall and diving stone. There's also a hot tub, fire pit, pond and play area. There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms with slightly more than 6,000 square feet total. The home features a fully finished lower level, two pellet stoves and an all-weather sunroom overlooking the pool and expansive back yard.

4895 Judith's Garden Rd., Oxford

Listed at $2.6 million, this Oxford estate called Old Wintersell actually is a private retreat on Island Creek. The six bedroom, six bathroom Colonial built in 1946 sits on 14 acres of land brimming with wildlife. The property offers a waterside pool, dock, pond, workshop and more.

Randalls Trust, a clump of custom-build homes in an area of farmettes and estate homes near Millersville, offers a contemporary home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms across more than 6,000 square feet. Priced at $1.6 million, the home features a pool, koi pond and a waterfall. There's also a sauna, custom bar and a back deck.

5808 Widgeon Point Lane, Oxford

Called Widgeon Point, this $9.8 million property takes you back in time to its original construction in the 1930s. There are covered walkways, cobblestone paths, scenic gardens, a saltwater pool and private ponds. There are five bedrooms and six bathrooms, a provincial kitchen, heated Tennessee stone floors, hardwoods, a wet bar, enclosed gazebo, outdoor patios, a solar-paneled barn, caretaker cottage, boathouse, a two-bedroom guest house and an over-garage apartment.