5060 Amesbury Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Privacy and elegance abound in this simply breathtaking New England Cape Cod with large Georgian columns located on 3.32 acres in the heart of Columbia! Attention to detail resonates throughout. Stunning natural light, gorgeous original hardwoods, large rooms and an open floor plan make for delightful living or simply wonderful entertaining! The main level flows between three unique and wonderful gathering areas in the living room, sunroom and family room, there is a nicely updated kitchen with beautiful granite counters and a breakfast bar, plus the main level master bedroom, bathroom and an additional hall bedroom with en-suite. Upstairs, there is an open loft area, the 3rd and 4th bedrooms and an additional full bath. Enjoy three magnificent wood burning fireplaces located in the living room, family room and one of the upper level bedrooms. Whether you prefer to relax or entertain on the expansive rear stone patio and fireplace, the beautiful flagstone patio and pergola off of the sunroom or the inviting inground pool, you will simply fall in love with this treed lot that is unparalleled in the neighborhood! The attached one car integral garage has access to the unfinished basement. HISTORY: The story goes that the parents of Lucy Mercer, the personal secretary and alleged mistress of Franklin D Roosevelt, owned the Mercer Tract, which encompassed the land located on Amesbury Drive. In 1973, the Mercer Tract was purchased by the Rouse Company as an estate area for Rouse Company executives and the six lots were named Amesbury Hill Estates. In 1973, the ORIGINAL HOME OF THE MERCER TRACT and Amesbury Hill Estates, 5060 AMESBURY DRIVE, was purchased from the Rouse Company by Warren Fuller, the former president of the Howard Research & Development Co. In the 1970's, it was purchased by the current owners and has been lovingly and meticulously maintained since that time!