Renae Williams, husband Craig and their children hope eventually to move to the beach. But leaving behind their home in Hampstead, Carroll County, once it sells, will be tough indeed.
“I’ve loved this house,” said Williams with a tinge of regret. “The huge kitchen, the in-ground pool, the spaciousness – all have been great for my husband and me and our kids.”
The Williamses’ five-bedroom, four full-bath home, at 3424 Shiloh Road, is on the market for $1.975 million. Built seven years ago, it sits on 15 rolling acres, much of it grass and dotted with flowering trees and woods out back.
Formerly part of the Walsh farm, the surrounding acreage offers privacy and the feeling of the countryside. Yet it’s 30 minutes from Baltimore and 40 minutes from BWI Airport.
“No expense was spared when this home was built,” said listing agent Reba Floto, Long & Foster Real Estate, Westminster. “It has marble, ceramic and hardwood floors on the first floor, stainless steel appliances and two exercise rooms on the lower level.”
A friend built cherry cabinetry throughout the house, including the kitchen, library and sports bar – the centerpiece of the 2,000 square-foot lower level, where there’s also a bedroom, full bath and powder room.
Exit the lower level via a walk-out to the stone patio, vinyl deck, in-ground pool and hot tub, surrounded by professional landscaping.
The two-story foyer with Palladian window has marble floors, pillars and a curved staircase. Crown moldings, wainscoting, more pillars and other architectural touches – including tray ceilings in dining room and master bedroom — abound here.
The master bedroom has its own sitting room. Reached via double doors, the master bath features marble floors, double cherry vanities and soaking tub atop a marble pedestal. Arched doorways are everywhere.
The kitchen has a six-burner Viking stove, ceramic floor, pantry and breakfast area. Adjacent are a soaring two-story great room with second-floor overlook and a sunroom/Florida room.
Outside is a three-car attached garage, with a separate two-car garage built off to the side.
Much of the land surrounding this home is still owned and farmed by various Walshes, Williams said.
AT A GLANCE
Property: 3424 Shiloh Road, Hampstead (Carroll County)
Description: Custom-built in 2001, this brick estate home sits on 15 acres and has five bedrooms, four full baths, three half-baths and a two-story foyer with curved staircase and marble floors. There?s also an in-ground pool, stone patio, hot tub and five-car garage.
Price: $1.975 million
Contact: Reba Floto, Long & Foster Real Estate, Westminster. Phone: (4430) 536-1577 (cell). E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: rebasrealty.com
