11818 LINDEN CHAPEL Rd

Spectacular custom built post and beam home built with a combination of beautiful woods including California Redwood and Western red cedar. Sitting atop a wooded 3+acre lot, the majestic mature trees have provided a quiet shelter of privacy for this spacious home. The green hillside and garden areas are surprisingly sunny, as the sun peers through the treetops. The front entryway has soothing ponds with fountains along the paved walkway to the front porch. The home has over 5500 sq ft inside with almost 5000 sq ft finished on 4 levels. Total of 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths, the open floor plan has soaring 2 story wood ceilings, skylights, and a full back wall of oversized windows with incredible views. Enjoy all 4 seasons peering out at the rolling hillside and watch wildlife in its natural setting. Birds including woodpeckers, owls, blue heron, hawks and plenty of deer and fox are frequent visitors. Cozy up to the fireplace in the main level great room or the woodstove in the lower level rec room, both providing ambiance and warmth to the home. The first floor offers a perfect home office wing complete with a private bathroom. The great room has built ins and plenty of natural light that flows through to the dining room and kitchen. Off the kitchen is a sunroom with windows on all sides. 1st floor mudroom with access to the 2 car garage from the main level or from the garret on the second level. The wood deck is the entire rear of the home with built in benches and pergola. The lower level is daylit with it's own exit that leads to an added driveway for convenience for guests during their stay. There is a guest suite with bedroom, full bath, kitchenette in addition to the huge rec room/gaming room combination. Plenty of storage in addition to the finished area. Upstairs the thoughtful design has included bedrooms with lofts, guest bath, access to the upper attic, bedroom level laundry room with washer/dryer and the primary suite. The primary en suite bath has many designer touches as expected in a custom built home including double vanity, soaking tub and separate tiled shower. The bedroom is spacious with an added sitting area. Adjoining the primary bath is access to the garret, space above the garage. The wood beam spans the entire length and has plenty of window light. There is a 2 person sauna, providing a relaxing escape in this hidden treasure space. There are 2 high energy efficient HVAC systems, newer hot water heater, all replaced within the past year. There is a whole house generator in case of emergency and gutter helmets. The home sits back off the main road with a shared driveway that ends where the private circular driveway and extended driveway meet. Plenty of room for parking. Clarksville has a wonderful town center with large community center with shopping, dining and recreational features. Downtown Columbia and Historic Ellicott City are only a short drive away. Convenient to major Routes 32, I70 and Rt 29, perfect commuter community with easy drive to Baltimore or Washington suburbs and the BWI business district. John Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, JHUAPL and Ft Meade/NSA are just a few of the employment centers close by. Howard County parks, recreation and schools are all highly desired. This home is a wonderful choice, offering a unique design, serene setting yet so convenient. Call your agent to set up a private tour.