Located in the quiet Stevenson community, 1724 Hillside Road features a stunning, classic c. 1880 shingle-style, five-bedroom Dutch colonial home. Expertly renovated and expanded, this extraordinary home retains vintage flooring, original fireplaces and details.

A large entry welcomes guests into the bright and spacious living room with a fireplace, accented by a large picture window, and a powder room. The formal dining room also enjoys a fireplace, two sets of built-in bookcases, and a bay window with a built-in window seat. A wide cased portal leads into the sunroom with three walls of windows and French doors to the deck and the adjoining den with a fireplace. The adjacent family room features a fireplace and two sets of French doors to the large screened porch, a must-have for Maryland summers. The custom gourmet kitchen features commercial grade stainless appliances and granite counters.

A large sitting hall at the top of the main staircase enjoys a vintage built-in linen cabinet and access to the bedrooms beyond. The primary suite includes a bedroom, dressing room with two double closets, and primary bath with a glass enclosed shower stall. Four additional bedrooms and three baths share this level (including one en-suite bedroom built out as a library with built-in bookcases and base cabinets). The finished walk-out lower level features a recreation room with two double cedar closets, a built-in desk, and a large walk-in storage closet. An arched glazed door leads to the climate controlled wine room. The craftsroom/studio features an entry door, oak island with flat file drawers and deep storage closet. The laundry room, garden room/workshop, and utility room complete this level.

Just beyond the main house sits a stunning rebuilt three-story barn/office/studio with gorgeous views of the yard and stream from the fourth level cupola retreat and deck. A large bluestone patio at the rear of the main house is a peaceful retreat, overlooking the stone fishpond and waterfall.

With two beautifully landscaped acres including a deep back yard, enclosed, raised garden bed area and footbridge fording the Jones Falls stream, 1724 Hillside Rd offers a wide variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor living spaces in a highly convenient yet tranquil locale!

 

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Located in the heart of Ruxton on one of the larger properties in the community, totaling 3.91 acres, Cedar Top presents a rare opportunity to own one of the original Ruxton homes! The driveway connects two existing homes, 1919 Ruxton Road and 1740 Circle Road, both on the same parcel of land (but with subdivision rights possible). The main house (1919 Ruxton Road) was designed by architect Arthur Jerome Hooper, enjoys 5,419 square feet and was built in 1896 as a summer home. The house was then expanded in the 1920s when it became a full-time residence. Most of the home’s original features remain, including claw foot bathtubs, a dumbwaiter, vintage light fixtures, transom windows, and bas relief sculptures above two of the nine fireplaces, all adding classic charm and character to this tremendous home.

A paneled entry door with leaded glass arched transom leads into the vaulted foyer, providing passage to a powder room, a double closet, and into the living room which features a wood burning fireplace, door to the terrace and access to the adjoining sunroom. This inviting space, awash in natural light, features a full-width bay, extensive built-in bookcases, fireplace and a two-stop elevator with mahogany paneling. Glazed doors lead into the enviable library, also enjoying a fireplace as well as two walls of floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases. The adjacent dining room includes a full-width bay with two windows and provides access to the spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, an island and open flow into the adjoining family room with a wood burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry and door to the screened porch.

The second level features a spacious primary bedroom suite with a fireplace and private bath. A second large bedroom suite also shares this level as well as two additional bedrooms, two baths and a large sleeping porch. Three more bedrooms can be found on the third level as well as a bath and an attic. A slate patio off the living room leads down into the surrounding gardens and grounds.

A lovely 1414 square foot guest cottage also shares the grounds featuring a living room, dining room, kitchen, powder room, three upper-level bedrooms and a bath. Stunning gardens adorn the property, including Maryland Champion trees, prize-winning daffodils and many other gorgeous varieties of flora and fauna. A large in-ground, 10-foot-deep swimming pool adds additional outdoor entertainment. Truly a one-of-a-kind property, with only two owners since 1896, Cedar Top at 1919 Ruxton Road offers a wonderful, rare opportunity to own a spectacular original Ruxton home!

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Superbly sited on one of Baltimore County’s most bucolic and sought-after lanes, at the confluence of Mantua Mill Road and Green Road, this exquisite stone 5-plus bedroom estate farm at 14111 Green Road is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of the finest, most iconic equestrian farms in the region. Owning both banks of a long stretch of the Western Run and Deadman’s Run with picturesque swimming holds and storybook hideaways for picnics and fishing, Goose Green Farm enjoys breathtaking, gently rolling grounds with miles of protected open views and riding trails.

Designed circa 1948 by Charles Nes Jr., the manor house beautifully integrates updated elements with classic, elegant style. An oversized entry door opens into the foyer with a powder room and flows into the adjoining living spaces. A deep-cased portal leads to the living room with a woodburning fireplace and French doors to a covered porch, taking in the surrounding beauty. French doors from the foyer open into the den, which is accented by a stone wall and built-ins, also with access to the covered porch. The adjacent library features a woodburning fireplace, built-in bookcases, a concealed wet bar, and French doors to the adjoining sunroom. With heated floors and two walls of windows including French doors to the patio, this space is an ideal retreat to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery encircling the home. French doors open from the sunroom to the dining room, awash in natural light from a triple window. Swinging doors lead into the gourmet kitchen, updated by Cox Kitchens and featuring custom cabinetry, granite counters, professional grade appliances, a charming breakfast area accented by a stone wall, and access to the kitchen hall, mud room (with indoor dog kennel), and laundry room. A beautiful, spacious family room with two walls of custom built-in bookcases and a bath complete this level.

A private hall from the upstairs landing leads to the primary suite with a woodburning fireplace, built-ins, adjoining bath, dressing room, and French doors to an expansive IPE roof deck, taking in miles of rolling hills and pastures. An additional primary suite also enjoys an attached bath, dressing room, built-ins, and French doors to the deck. Three additional en suite bedrooms complete the second level. The lower level includes a recreation room with built-ins and a bar.

A drive-through lattice work porte-cochere flanked by breezeways leads to the Butler stone estate home as well as to the adjacent three-car garage boasting an upstairs apartment with a vaulted living room, kitchen area, bedroom, and bath.

Designed to match the main house, the nearby pool house (2016) sits to one end of the 50’ fenced-in pool. Guests can relax in the shade of the covered porch while others splash about or enjoy the beautiful indoor living spaces, including a large great room with fireplace and built-ins, a kitchen, exercise room, and a bath.

Slightly separated from the main house, a lovely 18^th century stone guest cottage enjoys a living room with vintage pine flooring and an oversized fireplace, a kitchen, laundry/mud room, three upper-level bedrooms and a bath as well as a nearby two-car garage and garden shed.

Spectacular panoramas surround the cottage including a wonderful view of the large riding ring, updated with EFT footing. The expansive farm complex just beyond includes three professional grade barns (2006 and 2008) with over 20 stalls, one with a silo observatory and all with tack rooms and wash stalls, an Amish built tractor palace/garage/workshop (2008), six run-in sheds, 83 acres with new, Centaur five-board fencing, and a sporting clay facility. The surrounding fields and meadows include extensive stretches along both banks of the Western Run and Deadman’s Run. Professionally designed gardens and grounds create landscapes begging to be captured on canvas by a master’s brush. Beautifully maintained and impeccably updated, this fabled 183-plus acre equestrian retreat is a rare opportunity to own one of the finest properties in Baltimore County!

 

 

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Set peacefully among the stunning rolling hills and bucolic landscapes of Upperco in northern Baltimore County, 4401 Mount Zion Road boasts an impeccable farmhouse located on 13.62 gorgeous acres, surrounded by conservancy land with sweeping, protected views.

Thoughtfully updated and expanded with careful attention to design and flow throughout the home, the main level features a lovely foyer, spacious living room with a fireplace, five windows and an adjoining wet bar, a den with fireplace, an elegant dining room with built-in china cabinets, a bath, mud room and a tremendous new gourmet kitchen with custom crafted, furniture grade cabinetry flowing to the attached family room with a beautiful raised hearth fireplace and built-ins. The main level also includes a best-in-class first floor primary suite with a resort-like bedroom enjoying glorious views of the stunning surrounding countryside, a walk-in closet, custom built-ins, and a spa bath. The second floor offers two large bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level offers a recreation room, study or bedroom #4, and an exercise area. This level also includes a large laundry, abundant storage and a rough-in for a 4th full bath.

The 13.62 sublime acres at 4401 Mount Zion Road feature established gardens, bluestone walkways, a covered front porch with spectacular view (the perfect vantage to watch the breathtaking sunsets) as well as farm buildings/improvements including an extensive fenced paddock, two run-in sheds, a 9 stall barn with tack room, and a tractor shed with potting area and woodshed. Serenely set in some of the most beautiful countryside in Maryland, this magical property is sure to delight at every turn!

 

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Located in the highly sought after and private golf course community of Hayfields Country Club, 909 Hayfields Road features a stunning custom-built stone and stucco five bedroom luxury home. The main level boasts a two-story marble foyer with powder room, living room open to an adjoining study, dining room, family room with fireplace and a spectacular custom gourmet kitchen, renovated by Winchester Construction. The kitchen features limestone flooring, beamed ceiling, professional grade stainless appliances, breakfast area with built-in bench seating and an adjoining pantry. A back hall, additional powder room and three-car garage complete the main level.

Also renovated by Winchester Construction, the sumptuous primary suite enjoys a fireplace, expansive dressing room with extensive custom wardrobe cabinetry and a resort-like marble primary spa bath with free-standing soaking tub and large marble shower stall with glass door enclosure. Four large bedrooms, two baths and a laundry room also share this floor.

The walk-out lower level includes a kitchenette, powder room, game room, recreation room, exercise room, office, storage and outside access to a full bath. Outdoor spaces include a large deck, covered porch, and a large patio with outdoor stone fireplace and cook center. Boasting a wonderful, quiet cul-de-sac location on 1.72 professionally landscaped acres close to I-83 and Hunt Valley, 909 Hayfields Road enjoys a spectacular, beautifully fitted out luxury home in a very convenient locale!

 

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: We bought a hand-blown chandelier and two sconces maybe 35 years ago in Murano, Italy, and we thought one day we’d have a house to put them in. We actually hadn’t taken them out of the box since we got back from that trip. The chandelier is a more traditional fixture but we put it in this room and mixed it up with some modern stuff. 

SET THE TABLE: For the table, we found this company that handles hand-blown Murano glass tripods, and then we just cut a glass top to fit them, making it more clear, neutral, and modern. 

HAPPY ACCIDENT: I found the installation in the window by accident. I’m a collector of antique cars and motorcycles and while I was online looking up auctions, I saw one by a guy in Minnesota who went into bankruptcy. I had a car in mind, but when I checked the catalog, there was also a mention of this glass piece, and they had a picture of it. I did some research on the artist, and I thought since it was a car auction, no one would be paying attention to this glass piece. And of course there were three or four more people who knew exactly what it was and bid against me. But I was still able to buy it for less than 15 percent of what he paid for it 30 years ago. 

SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY: The gold and brown artwork on the right was actually painted by my daughter, Emily, who is an artist that lives in Portland, OR now. When she painted it, it got a little press and someone stole it and started making productions from it. My daughter got a few calls from friends saying they had seen her work in other places, so she found the guy that copied it. And interestingly enough, he started an internet fight with her, saying he painted it and Emily stole it from him. However, she blew up a portion of the picture and you can see her name woven into the geometric design.

CENTER OF ATTENTION: I was at a doctor’s appointment in D.C. and just came down the stairs in the office building and there was an art gallery on the first floor. The rhino we have on the table was in the window. It’s a cast acrylic piece by an artist in North Carolina, and I thought it would be a great touch of color.   

BALANCING ACT: I love antiques, however I also have an appreciation for modern art and décor. In all of my rooms, the goal has been to find a good balance between the two, and I think we have done this in the dining room as well.

CHANGE IS GOOD: We love hosting dinner for family and friends so we started the room redo with a larger dining room table and went from there.

TIPS FROM THE PROS: Liz [Dickson of Millbrook Circle Interior Design] has been a family friend and has helped me decorate almost every room in the house. She encouraged me to try something new and told me that lightening the walls would make the room feel much larger. We started with wallpapers and found the gray textured paper that I thought was so modern and fun.

A PERFECT PAIRING: The old chandelier and sconces were brass and so obviously were not going to work with décor that was a bit more modern or our new color scheme. We thought chrome looked modern with the gray fabrics and wallpaper, and we liked the contrast of the shiny chrome with the matte of the paper.

SOFT SURROUNDINGS: The table came from Cornerstone Antiques, as did the six Federal-style side chairs. The end chairs are custom upholstered Parsons chairs. I wanted a more substantial chair to anchor the ends of the table and something upholstered to add softness in the room.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW: The pewter on the shelves was my grandmother’s—she collected pewter and clocks. The china is very new. I waited until much later in life to buy china and now have something I will like for many years.