Single Family in Ruxton, MD - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 6.5 - Area: 7152 sqft - Year Built: 2002 - Lot: 79279 sqft

Listing Agent: Sandra Hondroulis Brokerage: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

A SURPRISE awaits you in Ruxton. Besides a home that showcases a stunning French Traditional architectural style, you will find a home that features a harmonious mix of stone and stucco that exudes timeless appeal and highlights, in it's design, the history of the location. The SURPRISE is you will find on the property the remnants of the original Boordy Vineyard dating from 1943. The original winery building still exists with wine racks and a foundation stone documenting the Wagner family as the vintners, to establishing the brand "Boordy Winery". Mimicking wine country charm, this house is all about RUSTIC ELEGANCE and WARMTH with details like exposed wooden beams, interesting ceiling treatments, wood and stone heated floors, intricate moldings, custom millwork, wrought iron railings, stained glass, arches, and an abundance of fireplaces (5). The home boasts thoughful features that enhance everyday living like the large 27x23 gourmet eat-in kitchen, ageless in it's appeal yet highly functional. You will find high-end appliances seamlessly integrated into the design, like a 6 burner professional range and hood, equally sized side by side refrigerater and freezer, wine frig, pantry and coffee bar station. The granite breakfast bar/island is stratigically laid out to eliminate unnecessary steps when preparing a meal. Adjacent to the kitchen is a 21x19 great room with a soaring 13 foot beamed ceiling, heated floor and gas fireplace. This blend of old world charm makes the great room and kitchen a true gathering place. The 1st floor primary bedroom suite unfolds as a private retreat, blending elegance and comfort. The room is anchored by a curved back-lit ceiling that casts a luminous wash, ideal for evenings when a calm cocooning athmosphere is desired. Together with the sitting room and spa bath, this personal haven is designed for both rest and renewal. Rounding out the 1st floor is a gracious foyer, the formal dining room and living room, the library, 2 half baths and a very practical mud room. Ascending to the second floor you will find 4 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets. Anchoring this floor is a media room to enjoy any entertainment genre while popping corn or roasting hot dogs in the fireplace. The 3rd floor affords 750 sq ft of finished open space with a full bath. The lower level is unfinished but with a heated floor and fireplace. Outside, the 1.82 acre lot is a private oasis backing to trees and nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac. The beautifully landscaped yard features a circular driveway, underground lawn sprinklers and a flagstone patio. The winery building offers 6 of the 9 car garage spaces plus around 2000 square feet of heated and cooled flex space. This home is ready to welcome you.