A custom built home like this comes around once in a lifetime...

A custom built home like this comes around once in a lifetime with a show stopping location at the end of a long street offering sweepingly epic water and golf course views that have made it an inspiration for commercials and even motion pictures. Spanning over 6300 square feet of living space adjoining Holly Hills Country Club to the East, the Villa is unique in all categories.

The residence boasts the finest appointments in millwork and materials simply not found in today's market. Teams of highly skilled artisan craftsmen were brought in to create a showplace that is more than just a home, it is a work of art. Step though the massive double Mahogany and beveled glass arched entry doors flanked by leaded glass into a large foyer punctuated with an 11ft+ tray ceiling featuring a classical custom motif and exquisite inlaid marble floors. This leads to the impressive gallery hall traversing the North to South axis of the home with its repeating arched portals framing grand barrel vaulted entries to the two story Great Hall with its monumental Palladian windows and gorgeous lighting by Schonbek and a mechanised chandelier lift. Off the main level gallery is a magnificent floor to ceiling marble powder room featuring custom quatrefoil tile work, a mirrored and marble vanity sink, and featured lighting. The North end of the gallery leads to a banquet scaled formal Dining Room with more feature millwork and a multi-tier antebellum era crystal chandelier.



Located off the Dining Room are entries to the 3 car garage vestibule, side porch, and Butler's pantry. The gourmet Kitchen of the home boasts custom cabinetry, GE Cafe, Thermador, and Subzero appliances, quartz countertops with a custom tile backsplash and more fabulous views of the rolling hills, two ponds, a stream, and covered bridge from the tower room- currently used a sitting room. Pocket doors in an archway lead to the Great Hall for ease of separating the Kitchen during catered events.



Heading down the main level gallery to the south end of the home you encounter a stunning custom oak stairway featuring custom made wrought iron railing, snow leopard runner, multiple landings, monumental scaled fluted pilasters, corinthian capitals, built-in antique mirrored flanking two walls, and a domed ceiling w. a mechanised chandelier lift. The South end of the home features a double width parlor with 3 walls of windows with custom European wooden pelmets, a gas fireplace with custom stone figural surround, built-in bookcases with glass shelving, large open symmetrical arches to both the Great Hall and the Gallery, and custom lighting from Schonbek.



Down the grand stairway takes you to the Lounge of the home with its French Oak style porcelain tile parquet flooring, sliding doors to a massive paver patio, and gas fireplace with a museum grade limestone figural mantel depicting two seated life-size lions and floral vining. Off the Lounge is a large bedroom with double exposures currently used as an office with berber carpeting and a closet, and a utility and storage room. Two doors on the opposite side of the Lounge lead to an in-law suite with its own fully appointed gourmet kitchen, with top appliances, separate laundry room, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, breakfast bar, and custom lighting. This suite boasts its own living room area, a large Den, a full bathroom with tile flooring and a dual sink vanity, and a very large bedroom with two sets of dual closets and more fantastic views. Note that the rear portion of the home is completely walk-out affording 180 degree vistas of the grounds and golf course.



Taking the grand staircase up to the top floor of the home, you reach the upstairs gallery which runs South to North on the axis of the home and boasts fantastic views overlooking the Great Hall and its walls of windows through multiple arches. Take note of the custom iron railing with its delicate scroll and gilt work. Each door to the rooms feature custom pediments and entablatures over each doorway. This upper level offers three well appointed and spacious bedrooms and the primary suite. on the south wing you will find two corner suites, featuring detailed millwork, a domed ceiling and walk-in closet in one, a built-in wardrobe in the other. These bedrooms share a hall bath boasting inlaid marble tile, custom high end cabinetry, and a tub with rainfall shower and custom doors.



In the middle of the home, through double doors, is a spectacular guest room featuring a juliet balcony through french windows with a fan light, custom window treatments, pocket doors to the closet, and a magnificent all inlaid marble spa bathroom with multi jet shower, rain and waterfall feature, custom glass surround, high end custom wood cabinetry, and LED chromatherapy function.



The upper level Laundry Room offers custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a deep sink, and front loading High Efficiency Washing Machine and Dry.



The primary suite is located through custom double doors at the North end of Upstairs Gallery. Upon entry take note of the large oval vestibule with tray ceiling, crystal lighting, beautiful hardwood floors and a custom compass rose medallion inlaid in the center point. Gothic arched doorways lead to fully outfitted closet and dressing room with custom built-in clothing storage and to the octagonal primary bedroom suite with its coffered ceiling and almost 360 degree views of the grounds. Enjoy the warmth of the cozy fireplace and stone mantle. Imagine, waking each day to spectacular sunrises over the gently rolling hills and seeing the glimmers of sun and moonlight upon the water- true serenity is found here. Across the vestibule, step into extreme opulence in this home's outstanding spa bath. It has been said one's home is one's castle but that certainly applies to this bath. From the exquisite marble and porcelain tile work to the custom gothic tracery found in the woodwork, this bathroom rivals the best world class spas in style and in function. The large steam room shower showcases a beautiful mosaic depicting a dragon and offers multiple body sprays and shower heads, LED chromatherapy lights, built-in sound system, custom glass shower enclosure and quartz detailing and seat. A large dual sink vanity with marble counter spans across the bath on one wall, featuring floating LED custom mirrors, and a separate water closet. A bathing alcove showcases a jacuzzi tub with quartz decking surround, wall mounted TV to enjoy your favorite shows from the tub, two columns with corinthian capitals leading to a one of a kind custom painted LED star ceiling and lighted tracery. There is also a custom Linen cabinet and a Puppy abode found here- truly the stuff dreams are made of! At the end of the Primary vestibule is a french door leading to an expansive private rooftop deck with firepit and spectacular valley, water, golf course and mountain views. This home has effortlessly hosted grand private events for hundreds and has THE premier front-row seat for all of the fireworks displays for the country club AND Lake Linganore to the North!

Other notable features outside of a complete structural remodel completed in the past 2 years are a new architectural shingle roof, Marvin and Pella windows and 8ft doors, New 3 zone high efficiency HVAC, Tankless HWH, Hardwood and marble floors, multiple fireplaces, whole house insulation, + SO much more. There is simply nothing like it- Welcome to the Villa! Agent/Owner.