Address: 12667 Golden Oak Drive, Ellicott City
List Price: $1,800,000
Year built: 2002
Real estate agent: Creig Northrop, Northrop Realty
Last sold price/date: $473,000 (land alone) / May 9, 2000
Property size: 4.05 acres
Unique features: With multiple turrets and an Old World charm, this custom-built mansion has the look of a Bavarian castle. The sprawling brick-and-cedar home sits on four woodsy acres, at the end of a quiet road near Ellicott City. With nearly 7,300 square feet of living space, there’s enough room to celebrate Oktoberfest, or any other gala, in grand style.
There’s an open, flowing feel to the house, with its two-story ceilings and oversized windows. The grand foyer has a marble floor and a circular skylight. There are four fireplaces, five staircases, six bedrooms and seven stylish baths. The kitchen features 42-inch cabinets, a center island with a handy prep sink and a breakfast nook with lofty windows peering into the leafy landscape.
This one-off home boasts a unique second-floor sitting room at the top of the main staircase, with handsome bookshelves and a tray ceiling. A separate guest suite offers bedroom, bath, mini-fridge and wet bar. plus a private entrance from one of two garages.
The property is marked by a circular driveway, stone patios and brick archways. Japanese maples and brilliant azaleas dot the premises, while a stone path leads to a wooden gazebo set deep in the woods. It’s a fairy-tale setting that would delight the likes of the Brothers Grimm.
Have a news tip? Contact Mike Klingaman at jklingaman@baltsun.com and 410-332-6456.
