3508 Hilltop Dr, Port Republic, MD 20676

** Seller offering closing help for settlement or buy down charges if offer is accepted by October 21**nTucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Western Shores, this charming Cape Cod feels like a place where time slows down and the Bay takes center stage. Mature gardens frame the home with color and texture, creating a setting that feels both peaceful and a little magical, as if each season brings its own story to life.nStep inside and youre welcomed by warm wood floors that run throughout the home, grounding each space in comfort and character. The kitchen invites connection, with a center island that naturally becomes the gathering spot for morning coffee, late-night conversations, and everything in between. A main level bedroom and full bath add flexibility, perfect for guests, extended family, or easy one-level living when you want it.nBut the real showstopper waits just beyond the doors. A large deck stretches out toward the Chesapeake Bay, offering sweeping water views that shift with the light from sunrise to sunset. Down at the shoreline, riprap lines the beach, blending function with the natural beauty of the setting and giving you a front-row seat to life on the Bay.nAnd then theres the studio. Tucked just beyond the main home, the workshop-style shed is something special. With electricity and windows that frame the water, it has already lived a creative life as a writing and art studio. You can feel it the moment you step inside. Its the kind of space that spark