Auction: 10-acre farm in Westminster

“It’s really a gorgeous setting,” said Heidi Zentz, of Alex Cooper Auctioneers. “There’s a little stream with a bridge over it. It’s great for kids — even big kids.”

The main three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is 120-years-old, but has been extensively renovated. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, and a fantastic working stone fireplace. A back staircase leads to the master suite, which has a master bedroom that includes a separate shower and soaking tub. There’s a laundry room on the first floor, and darling front porch perfect for relaxing and watching the day go by.

Outbuildings include a detached two-car garage, and a 100-year-old barn in outstanding condition.

“The house has great history,” said owner George Makoutz. “Everything was carefully remodeled. We refinished the original floors and staircase and moldings. The kitchen and the bathroom are as modern as you can get.”

The grounds are what truly make this place special. Set on 10 acres, about a third of them are grassy, with a pine grove surrounding the perimeter. Cherry blossoms line the driveway, which makes for a magnificent approach when the trees are in bloom.

“It’s really a tucked-away property,” Zentz said. “There are lots of evergreens. It’s got potential to be a horse farm or have a couple of cows. It would be easily adaptable. It has the feel of an old farmhouse but with all the modern-day conveniences.”

Located off Route 97 in Westminster, the property is an oasis in the hustle and bustle of greater Baltimore.

“It’s a great commuter spot, but it feels very private,” Zentz said. “It’s like living in a park.”

If You Go

• When: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7
• Where: 522 Hook Road, Westminster
• Deposit required: $20,000
• What makes it special? An historic farmhouse with barn on 10 acres in scenic Westminster
• Contact: Heidi Zentz, Alex Cooper Auctioneers, 410-404-4135