Chanceford Hall is a beautiful, c. 1759 manor house.

Individually placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior, Chanceford Hall embraces the modern world with élan. The house is centrally heated and air-conditioned. All rooms have private, modern baths. The ten fireplaces are in good working order. A complete electrical upgrade and replacement of wiring allow Chanceford Hall to meet today's electrical needs. An in ground lap pool is available for exercise or relaxation.

Built by the family of Robert Morris, the financier of the Revolutionary War, Chanceford Hall is a gracious two hundred thirty-year-old grand lady. The Greek Revival manor house, with more than 6,000 square feet of finished space, combines both Georgian and Federal original details to create many sumptuous rooms. Elaborate crown moldings, chair rails, fireplace mantels, paneled doors with original hardware and wide plank wood flooring are a few of the details that decorate the ten foot high ceiling rooms. Proportions are grand but definitely American in scale.

Chanceford Hall is your base from which you can explore and enjoy the eastern shore: Assateague, Chincoteague, and the Atlantic Ocean; Smith & Tangier Islands, & the Chesapeake Bay. You can enjoy nearby golf courses or tennis courts, or go canoeing and kayaking on the scenic Pocomoke River.

Summer is not the only season to enjoy the eastern shore. Fall is alive with colorful foliage, bicycling, hunting and fall festivals. The Snow Hill annual Holiday Dinner Tour opens up to the public many of the historic houses. Winter is the perfect time to get away & enjoy a book from the extensive library next to a crackling fire. Spring is a lovely array of blossoming trees common to the area - Dogwood, Cherry, & Magnolias - to help you shrug off winter.

The Gardens:

The gardens of Chanceford Hall are magical in their own right. One of two black walnut trees is a Maryland Champion tree, the third oldest black walnut tree in the state. Two large, mature weeping cherry trees along with majestic magnolia tress, English boxwood and holly trees create a lush backdrop to historic Chanceford Hall.

Rooms:

Four bedrooms are available, each with a private, modern bath. One of the bedrooms is located on the first floor. Two bedrooms on the second floor can be opened to provide a two-bedroom suite with complete privacy for both rooms. Each bedroom is quite large and filled with antiques including a four poster, queen-size bed. The rooms are very private due to the interior eighteen-inch thick walls. A complete, gourmet breakfast is served. Upon arrival, hors doerves and complimentary wine is served to help you relax, into the world of Chanceford Hall.

About Snow Hill:

Snow Hill, Maryland was founded in 1642 along the scenic Pocomoke River, chartered in 1686, and made a Royal Port in 1694. The county seat of lower Eastern Shore's Worcester County, Snow Hill is rich in history. The town has more than one hundred historic homes of more than a hundred years standing and still in use today, Chanceford Hall being one of these residences situated in the historic district.

Area Interests:

Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in the village of Snow Hill, where you can be as active or relaxed as you choose; the possibilities are endless.

The area is rich in history and natural beauty, with canoeing, kayaking, boating, beaches, wildlife preserves, biking, swimming, fishing and golf virtually at your door. Chincoteague, Assateague, Ocean City, and Crisfield with its boat to Smith and Tangier Island are all only about 30 minutes away. Canoes or boats can be rented to take you exploring on the Wild and Scenic Pocomoke.

The Chesapeake Bay is only a short distance by boat or car - perfect for sailing and motor cruising. Bikes are available and Nassawango Country Club, one of eight in the area, will welcome you for golf.

Directions to Chanceford Hall from Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington DC:

• Take the Bay Bridge to the Eastern Shore via Route 50/301 East.
• Follow ROUTE 50 to Ocean City at the split from Route 301.
• At Salisbury, pass the junction of Business 13 and proceed under the overpass to the next light for Route 12 South.
• Turn right, and proceed to the next light.
• Turn right at this light, then make an immediate left, following Route 12 South, and the signs for Snow Hill. Proceed on 12 South about 18 miles.
• At Snow Hill, cross over the bridge at the Pocomoke River and proceed to the stop light.
• Turn right, following Route 12 South. A few blocks on the left is Church Street, where the All Hallows Episcopalian Church is. This is Route 12 South.
• Turn left onto Church Street. Proceed to the next street, which is Federal Street.
• Turn right onto Federal. Chanceford Hall is the fifth house on your left, 209 W Federal. Chanceford is a large white house with black shutters, a red front door, and large boxwood bushes in the front. Please pull into the driveway and come to the big side door off the drive.

Directions to Chanceford Hall from Delaware and Ocean City:

• Take Route 113 South to exit for Snow Hill, MD.
• Proceed into Snow Hill to stop light.
• Go straight at light.
• A few blocks on the left is Church Street, where the All Hallows Episcopalian Church is. This is still Route 12 South.
• Turn left onto Church Street. Proceed to the next street, which is Federal Street.
• Turn right onto Federal. Chanceford Hall is the fifth house on your left, 209 W Federal. Chanceford is a large white house with black shutters, a red front door, and large boxwood bushes in the front. Please pull into the driveway and come to the big side door off the drive.

Check with us for special weekends or for wedding and reception options. Chanceford Hall is also available for business meetings and seminars. Special events or family reunions are also possible. Only your imagination limits the possibilities.