Top Pick: Six bedrooms, three acres, $2.2 million in Clarksville

Clarksville, Md. (Map, News) - Built in 1991, this six-bedroom, five-bath brick, stone and wood home at 5919 Clifton Oaks Drive, Clarksville, sits on three private acres.

Its spacious backyard, with an in-ground pool, waterfall and hot tub, pool house, new deck and patio is “like Paradise … a true playground,” said listing agent Creig Northrop, Long & Foster Real Estate. The dual driveway entrance, lined with cherry trees, gives the home “the look and feel of an estate,” he adds.

This home, with nearly 6,300 square feet on the first two floors and 3,130 square feet on the lower level, is on the market for $2.2 million.

A sweeping wooden staircase rises from the two-story marble-floored foyer. Crown moldings, pillars, wainscoting and recessed lighting abound in the hallways, dining and living rooms, all with hardwood floors. The kitchen is all new, with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, granite countertops plus an eating island with separate sink and wine frig.

A two-story stone fireplace rises in the family room, which also has gleaming hardwood floors. The first floor also includes a separate den and a library with built-in bookshelves. In all, the home has three other fireplaces.

Current owner George Braswell added a cedar sunroom with a cathedral ceiling and airy breakfast room off the kitchen.

He also renovated the home’s five bathrooms, including adding a marble whirlpool tub, on a platform and surrounded by pillars, in the master bathroom.

Braswell came by his interest in homes naturally; he is the son of a builder and used to work for his father. “With its open floor plan, the space this house offers is incredible,” he said.

On the finished lower level, besides a 24-foot by 17-foot recreation room, is a climate-controlled wine cellar and outside entrance. The separate two-car garage has a guest, au pair or in-law suite atop it, with a back staircase leading to pool and patio.

Much like this property, other homes in the area have substantial and private acreage surrounding them, Northrop pointed out.

AT A GLANCE

Property:  5919 Clifton Oaks Drive, Clarksville (Howard County)

Description:  This six-bedroom, five-bath brick estate home on three acres has an in-ground pool, pool house, guest quarters and tree-lined dual entrance. Kitchen, sunroom and breakfast room are all-new.

Price:  $2.2 million

Contact:  Creig Northrop, Long & Foster Real Estate. Phone: (410) 531-0321. E-mail: cnorthrop@northropteam.com. Web site: northropteam.com