Secluded & Stately

By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography by RECreative Visual

Apersonal paradise awaits the new homeowners of this palatial residence serenely tucked away in the mature wooded confines of Crownsville. Perfectly situated on a nearly four-acre lot, this home is surrounded by stunning land- and hardscapes that include impressive visuals, such as a circular driveway and a stately Georgian-style façade.

Customized to provide the ultimate in features when it comes to in-home hosting and entertaining, this home will no doubt be the destination for extended family and friends, and even more formal functions. Great impressions are made upon entry with the home’s dramatic, two-story foyer with sparkling chandelier, curved, architectural staircase, and a large, custom arch window treatment that floods the house with natural light.

Primary Structure Built: 2002 Sold For: $1,500,000

Original List Price: $1,450,000

Bedrooms: 5

Baths: 5 Full, 1 Half Living Space: 7,694 Sq. Ft. Lot Size: 3.93 acres

Rich, gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout this level, as does a wealth of custom woodwork and crown molding. A large, formal living room with Federal-style fireplace welcomes guests to the right of the entry, and the home’s formal dining room is situated to the left. The roomy entry leads beyond into the home’s openplan family room and provides access to a set a sliding doors to the outer deck on this level.

Another two-story wall of windows provides a bountiful nature’s backdrop when gathering in the spacious family room with its integrated entertainment center with fireplace, built-in shelving, and the room’s classic, architectural accent columns.

Listing Agent: Melissa Blohm; Long & Foster Annapolis Fine Homes; 145 Main Street, Annapolis; m. 410-991-5967; o. 410-263-3400; melissablohm3@ gmail.com; longandfoster.com Buyers’ Agent: Paul Russell; Next Step Realty; 22 W. Padonia Road, Timonium; m. 410-693-5166; o. 443-901-2200; paul@ nextsteprealtymd.com; nextsteprealtymd.com

An all-white and bright custom kitchen with large, center island and wainscoting treatment make the space gracious and inviting. And any gourmet chef would be proud of this room’s impressive appliance package that features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking, 6-burner range, a Bosch dishwasher, and a built-in microwave. The island and all counters are topped with gorgeous granite.

The enormous primary suite features a triple-tray ceiling treatment, a separate seating area, and two California walk-in closets, as well as access to the home’s second-level deck. A huge, en suite bath features custom cherry cabinetry, two separate vanity stations that are joined in the middle by a garden tub, and another gorgeous tray ceiling treatment.

There are three additional bedrooms on this level, another with an en suite bath and a shared Jack -n-Jill bath for the other two rooms.

The bedrooms aren’t the only place to totally relax, as the entire lower level was designed to be a total chill zone with its extended recreation room for gaming and billiards, an exceptional wine room, and another full bed and bath.

Outside, the homeowners prime outdoor living room with stone fireplace, covered patio, and a Viking grill station, awaits. The inground pool and its surroundings offer an amazing rock wall with 12, multi-level waterfalls, and plenty of space to lounge by the pool with hot tub in total seclusion.