Baltimore Sun Sunday

Country living with a modern flair

- By Lisa McLean

For those interested in country living with a modern flair, a contempora­ry home in Ellicott City is on the market for $2.7 million.

With sweeping views of what nature has to offer, this three-story, five-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers a number of amenities.

“This is a one-of-a-kind house,” said Bob Lucido, listing agent for Keller Williams Integrity. “It’s a custom-built show house.”

The owners were inspired by Annapolis, where they used to live, but wanted a place in the country with a great view. The floor-to-ceiling windows in every room let the surroundin­g countrysid­e in, and natural light permeates most of the 9,822-squarefoot home.

A steel-and-wood spiral staircase rises out of the center of the Jerusalem stonefloor­ed foyer to the second floor.

The kitchen, which has two cooking stations and two sinks, features stainlesss­teel appliances from the Swedish company ASKO and Sub Zero. Cobalt-blue lighting fixtures from Italy add a touch of whimsy to the space.

Other modern decor touches can be found throughout the house, including built-in fireplaces, plenty of recessed lighting and more Italian light fixtures.

The cool, modern vibe found on the main level extends to the second floor. Every room features its own spectacula­r view.

The large master bathroom features the same Jerusalem stone tile flooring. Hisand-her vanity sinks, and two floating mirrors that take up most of the wall, add an artsy feel.

The bottom floor is a recreation area. The home’s only carpeted area, it offers a home movie theater, wet bar and exercise room. A custom-made pool table of white oak has the same design as the front staircase. There’s also a wine tasting room with clear

The specs

Address: Price: Year built: Square footage: Taxes: Realtor: glass doors adjacent to a wine room with built-in racks for up to 10,000 bottles of wine.

The downstairs leads out to a lap pool and hot tub surrounded by a flagstone patio.

 ??  ?? The downstairs recreation area in this Ellicott City house leads outside to a lap pool and hot tub surrounded by a flagstone patio.
The downstairs recreation area in this Ellicott City house leads outside to a lap pool and hot tub surrounded by a flagstone patio.

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