Ellicott City
5
bedrooms
bedrooms
5
bathrooms
bathrooms
6,103
build ft2
build ft2
6.82
land acres
land acres
About This Property
Nestled on a breathtaking 6.85-acre wooded estate, 12420 Benson Branch Rd is a majestic 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom custom home spanning approximately 6,657 square feet. Defined by its architectural integrity and stately Nantucket Colonial presence, the residence commands attention with its cedar & brick façade, and classic dormers. Inside, a sweeping floor plan is elevated by soaring cathedral ceilings, custom millwork, and bespoke carpentry. Radiating from the grand foyer is an elegant formal living room featuring a gas fireplace, concealed wet bar, and pocket French doors that close to create a private retreat. Across the entryway, a spectacular formal dining room awaits, complete with a second glowing fireplace, oversized windows, and extensive wainscoting. Transitioning seamlessly from the formal spaces, you enter a newly reimagined culinary masterpiece. The comprehensively remodeled gourmet kitchen is anchored by a massive center island, crowned by magnificent, coffered wood-beam ceilings, and fitted with modern ivory cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Step just off the kitchen onto a refined brick porch overlooking the lawn and wooded grounds. From the interior, the kitchen leads to elegant dual French doors which open into a light-filled sunroom, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the side garden. Serving as the heart of the estate, the sprawling family room features custom coffered ceilings, a gas stove fireplace surrounded by artisanal brick hearth, and extensive built-in library shelving. Completing the main level is an exceptionally large laundry suite, a half bath, and a bespoke mudroom accessed via a charming, covered porch that flawlessly echoes the home’s coastal heritage. Ascending the rear staircase, the upper level unveils a truly magnificent primary sanctuary. This palatial retreat flows effortlessly into a resplendent en-suite spa bath, centered by a sleek freestanding soaking tub, dual his and hers vanities, and large custom closets. Adjacent is a magnificent executive office wrapped in expansive windows, offering panoramic tree-lined views, extensive built-ins, and direct access to the primary suite. Rounding out the second level are three impressively spacious bedrooms connected by a convenient Jack and-Jill bathroom, plus an additional hall bath. The home’s uncompromising elegance extends to the private third-floor suite, a sprawling retreat featuring traditional dormer window seats, a pristine new en suite bath, and an exceptionally large cedar closet. Descending to the lower level, a sprawling, versatile recreation and media room provides boundless potential for a state-of-the-art home theater or personal fitness center. From the upstairs, a two-story gallery serves as the gateway to your private outdoor sanctuary. At the epicenter of this 6.8-acre oasis lies a spectacular solar heated in-ground pool and hot tub surrounded by a stamped concrete patio and upper sun deck that flawlessly completes the grandeur of this unparalleled estate. A three-car garage with additional storage space, large attic space ready to be finished into still more square footage if desired, and a purpose-built storage outbuilding complete the picturesque grounds, which are graced by formal gardens, sweeping flat lawns, and a commanding canopy of mature trees. A truly rare offering, this legacy, heirloom-quality property promises a lifestyle of elegance surrounded by beauty.
Listing Agent: Bryan K Bartlett. Compass 443-878-9919 bryan.bartlett@compass.com
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Property Features
Location Information
County:
Subdivision: WOODMARK
Interior Features
Appliances:
Interior: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Laundry Chute, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Water: Well
Interior: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Laundry Chute, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Water: Well
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Fireplaces: 4
Windows:
Utilities:
Sewer: Private Septic Tank
Heating: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Fireplaces: 4
Windows:
Utilities:
Sewer: Private Septic Tank
Rooms
Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
Level: Upper 2
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Storage Room
Level: Upper 2
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Upper 1
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Upper 1
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Upper 1
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Upper 1
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Office
Level: Upper 1
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Solarium
Level: Main
Level: Main
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower 1
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Utility Room
Level: Lower 1
Level: Lower 1
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1984
Subdivision Name: Woodmark
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Hot Tub
Garage Spaces: 3.0
Subdivision Name: Woodmark
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Hot Tub
Garage Spaces: 3.0
Schools
Elementary School: Triadelphia Ridge
Junior High School: Folly Quarter
Junior High School: Folly Quarter
High School: Glenelg
Listing Courtesy of Bryan K Bartlett. Compass 443-878-9919 bryan.bartlett@compass.com
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