Southern Maryland Real Estate - French Drain! This picture I took on vacation in Menerb, France.  The french drains in Southern Maryland don't look like this. Southern Maryland is a rural area with plenty of pervious land and less concrete. This true French drainage system is installed in the city of Menerb and the purpose to eliminate water from the city in an eco-friendly way with an added benefit of beauty, tranquility and peace as you stroll the lovely city. I suppose the water can't penetrate the concrete walkways. What is a French Drain? The French drain is a time-honored system for eliminating excess water from low points and other areas prone to saturated soil. French drains are quite simple: in essence they are just trenches filled with gravel, with sand on top of that. Often, ... 11/12/2009

     CUSTOM CONTEMPORAY IN LUSBY    Location:  Lusby   County:  Calvert   Community:  Cove of Calvert   List Price:  $449,000   Lot Size:  1.75 Acre Lot     This beautiful custom "Contemporary" style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with 2,747 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of the many features include geo-thermal heating/cooling energy efficiency, fireplace, 3 car garage with a workshop and a wall of storage shelves, master bedroom suite with a super bath, 3 sets of French doors give access to the Sunroom overlooking nature, rear deck, ceiling fans, corian counters in gourmet kitchen & the list goes on! Located in a quiet "water privileged" community with a sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay for the residents to enjoy!     Short drive to the resort town of Solomons Island.  Convenie... 05/18/2009