1708 Monkton Farms Dr, Monkton, MD 21111

This exceptional home in Monkton's Premier Community features fine appointments and numerous recent updates. Five true bedrooms on the Upper Level provide for any needs. All bedrooms are of ample size with spacious closets. The Master Suite is extraordinary with wonderful space, three walk-in closets, and a recently remodeled Bath. The Bath features a heated ceramic floor, oversize glass shower enclosure, and a cherry/granite double vanity. The two story foyer welcomes family and guests. An elegant formal Dining Room has rich oak flooring and exquisite moldings. The 22 x 16 Kitchen has recent updates including all new ceramic flooring, white quartz countertops, and some new stainless appliances to complement the beautiful cherry cabinetry. The preparation island is equipped with a Jenn-aire Downdraft Cooktop and this wonderfully attractive and functional space provides immediate access to the breakfast area, the 35 x 17 Deck, Dining Room, Mud Room, and Garage. Of unique beauty and function are the Library and Sunroom. The Library has rich oak flooring and wonderful floor to ceiling cherry bookcases and cabinetry. The Sunroom has Palladian style windows on three sides and French doors to Garden Walks. A two story Family Room features a full height brick wood burning Fireplace, new rich oak floor, and French Doors to the Deck. This room is situated between the Kitchen and Library. There are also a Formal Living Room, two Powder Rooms, and equipped Laundry on this entry level. The Lower Level is also quite exceptional with a 32 x 25 Recreation Room. This room includes a Kitchenette complete with ample countertop and cabinet space, wet sink, refrigerator/freezer, and microwave. There are numerous lighted closets including an appointed wine closet. Attached is a full bath and additional 14 x 12 finished room ideal for exercise or office functions. The home is supported by two recently updated heat pump HVAC systems with oil backup heat on the main and lower levels. An attached two car garage has been supplemented by a second 24 x 24 two car detached garage for a total of four garage spaces. The 35 x 17 deck provides wonderful relaxation, dining, and entertainment opportunities in this most private and peaceful setting. The deck receives morning sunlight and ideally is mostly shaded in the hotter periods of the afternoon and evening, Extensive garden plantings of flowering shrubs, bulbs, and perennials add color and texture to this tranquil setting. The home is, despite its country setting, convenient to major employment, shopping, medical, and recreational amenities. Travel time to Towson is only 25 minutes, downtown Baltimore at most 45. Hunt Valley and Phoenix are only 10-15 minutes away. Marvelous community amenities include the 20 mile Northern Central Railroad Trail- part of the Maryland State Park System, running from Cockeysville to the Mason Dixon Line and connecting to additional trails in Pennsylvania. The Gunpowder River is but a few miles away and nearby Ladew Topiary Gardens is a spectacular delight with summer evening concerts in the gardens. Public Schools are very highly rated- Sparks Elementary, Hereford Middle, and Hereford High. Just Five minutes away is the very highly regarded private Saint James Academy. Awaken to a dawn chorus and fall asleep to the sonorous sounds on night in this gracious elegant home in a rarely available setting of privacy and tranquility.