Judith Samuels

COLUMBIA MD Home for Sale

Amazing space in this beautiful home! Classic contemporary by architect Robert Kaplan, pioneer in design and development of Columbia, MD, in Hickory Ridge on 1/2 acre wooded out parcel. Striking vaulted wood ceilings are just one of the added details in this custom, light and airy floor plan. Large entry foyer leads into the home with the open views of the upper level. Living/dining combo with vaulted ceilings and walls of windows with natural light from all directions. Back to the kitchen with the same high ceilings and a well designed use of space. Down draft cooktop, built in microwave above the wall oven, tiled backsplash and sleek cabinets. Kitchen breakfast area and 2 pantries/closets. Slider leads out to the deck for grilling or entering the screened porch that is also accessible off the owner's suite. The owner's suite has a huge walk in closet, vanity area/sink outside the bath and another pedestal sink in the primary bath. The hallway leads back to the second full bath which serves the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Each bedroom has closet organizers built in and the 3rd bedroom has matching built in shelves/desk and furnishings that will convey. Laundry room, completes the main level living. Downstairs you have an entire living area for extended family or home business. Each side of the home on the lower level has a private entrance to an office. Both have walkways that lead from the front to the private entrances. Either would make a great home office, perfect for home schooling or just another large area for your own needs. Room for a gym, craft room, art studio, music room. The possibilities are endless. Also on the lower level is the spacious family room with wood burning fireplace and slider out to the rear lower deck with built in HOT TUB! Added bonus of a darkroom with utility sink, for anyone into photography or a perfect hidden clean up room. A 3rd full bath that serves the 4th and 5th bedrooms completes this level. The 2 car garage is now functioning as a 1 car bay with the 2nd bay converted to one of the 2 private offices. Easily converted back in the future, if the homeowner desires a 2 car garage over the current arrangement. Outside is beautiful with mature trees, flower beds and mature shrubs. Wood front porch with wood walkways that lead to the rear property. Enjoy the natural beauty of the wooded lot with little to no lawn to mow. Oversized concrete driveway with room for the family fleet or recreational vehicles. Located in Hickory Ridge/Columbia but NOT part of the Columbia Association meaning no HOA fees or rules. Located just minutes to downtown Columbia with the lake, shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Easy commute to Rt 32/29, JHUAPL, Howard Community College, Hospital and Ft Meade/NSA. Central to Baltimore and Washington, perfect for commuters. This is a true one of a kind property. So much space to create your perfect arrangement.

COLUMBIA MD Home for Sale

Spacious split level with 23 x 16 foot addition. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and so many windows offers a very sunlit home. Entering the tiled foyer you can see the living room or down a few steps to the family room. Entering the kitchen the space is there to still add personal designs to make this a very functional space. Double pantry. Open shelves are built into the wood cabinetry. Gorgeous countertops. SS appliances. Tiled backsplash and tiled floor. Off the kitchen is the formal dining room. Plenty of wall space. Slider to huge wood deck. Living room is open and offers a full wall of windows on 2 sides. Entire home has been freshly painted inside with a very neutral color. Flooring throughout the home has been updated and upgraded with neutral tones. Upstairs the 3 bedrooms include the owners suite. Featuring a full bath and not only a walk in closet but a double closet as well. Hall bath is a tub shower combo. Best for last is the lower level. Family room with engineered wood flooring, neutral paint and light filled room from the 3 windows. Woodstove insert in the fireplace and mantle atop. Off the Family room is the middle flex space. Rec room, playroom media room, home office, crafts? You can use this space in so many ways. Storage closet, laundry/utility room and a powder room complete the middle space. French doors lead to the addition. So many windows!! Spacious room currently used as a 4th bedroom suite. Obviously room for more than just a bedroom! The crawl space has been professionally water/climate controlled. Exterior has been updated over the years most in the last 10 years. Roof, siding, windows, kitchen, HVAC. Outside the carport has built in sheds. Full front porch to sit out and enjoy the sunshine and the breathtaking view of the pond across the street. Columbia trails, parks and so much to stroll and take in natures beauty. Minutes to Rt 175, downtown Columbia, Ellicott City and easy access to I95. We are ready are you? Planning to be in your new home by the end of the year, this could be the right home for you. Call your agent and come visit this wonderful home. All appointments for in person showings require pre approval letter from lender. Only 2 adults with each showing agent. No overlapping appointments so appointments are limited to half hour each.