Nestled along the banks of Watergate Harbor with direct access to the South River, in the prestigious Watergate neighborhood of Annapolis, 3712 Gateshead Drive offers the ultimate waterfront lifestyle with waterviews from every room in the home. When you enter the home you are greeted with the marble flooring in the foyer which transitions beautifully to the gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the main and upper level. As you enter the Living Room, natural light spills into the Bay Window while the wood burning fireplace is the focal point of the room. Next you enter the gorgeous waterfront Living Room with a private deck overlooking the Harbor plus views of the South River. The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen adorned with sleek upgraded countertops and elegant glass-front cabinets. Recent updates in the kitchen include new GE Profile cooktop in 2024, new GE Profile oven and microwave in 2025 and new Kenmore Elite refrigerator in 2020. The open floor plan of kitchen provides a large island, kitchen table space and direct access to the Family Room. The Family Room offers the second wood burning fireplace on the main level and sliders to your waterfront deck. Journey upstairs when you will find 3 large guest rooms as well as the primary. The first bedroom will be the envy of your guests with a deck overlooking the South River and multiple closets. The other two bedrooms offer hardwood flooring and waterviews of the South River. The primary suite is a true sanctuary with tons of windows to take in the views. The en suite bath features a granite double bowl vanity, separate shower and soaking tub designed to "soak in" the views. As mentioned, the home features a walkout basement which is exceedingly rare in waterfront homes and provides tons of natural light. The expansive rec room in the basement features a cozy wood burning fireplace and is perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the bay. Walk outside to the backyard which is made for entertaining. The large composite deck leads to the path which takes you to the waterfront firepit. This stunning home boasts a private 46 foot pier with a new 10,000 lb boat lift and a floating pier for those looking for idyllic days spent on the water. And for all the gardeners out there, not only is it the second largest lot in the community it is definitely one of the prettiest with professional landscaping throughout. from Homestead Gardens. You won't know what to do with all of the storage this home offers from the pull down attic storage over the oversized two car garage to the huge storage room just outside of the basement walk out. Complete peace of mind with dual zone heat pumps complete with a propane booster. In addition to the private pier, the community of Watergate offers a community marina, dry moorings, basketball courts, and a sandy beach with fire pit, pavilion and playground. The community offers something for everyone with neighborhood events throughout the year! This is more than a home- it's a gateway to a life of sophistication, comfort, and endless waterfront adventures.