2539 Old Kays Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048

Property Description

ESSENCE Live authentically. An artistic oasis. A palpable sense of immersing in nature. Live in a landscape painting. The farm to table lifestyle can be yours. Exceptional privacy. A glistening pond anchors your life in all seasons. Serene in summer, skate-ready in winter, and ideal for fishing or keeping waterfowl. The aesthetic of the Highline Trail right out your back door. Curated native plantings thread through the surrounding forest, while the grounds beyond unfold into a series of distinctive garden "rooms", anchored by a classic English garden at the home's edge. A small orchard yields European and Asian pears, Arkansas black apples, jujube, purple plums, and a magnificent, prolific chestnut. Elsewhere, the landscape boasts pawpaws, serviceberries and blueberries along with numerous dogwoods, redbuds, sugar maples, sourwoods, spicebush, and sweetbay magnolias. Step inside and experience the calming nature of white walls and glass. Expansive windows draw the lush forest indoors. Wide-plank floors, sundrenched loft style flex spaces, and an architectural curved stair. A rare offering for those seeking natural splendor and refined country living. Whole house renovation in 2007. Cultivate your existence. The art of uniting human and home. LOCAL FLAVOR AND PROVISIONS John Brown Store, Santoni’s Marketplace, Wegmans, and Graul's. Favorite local dining at Fiamata, The Milton Inn, The Oregon Grill, The Valley Inn, The Butler Cabin, and The Filling Station. Tap into local breweries, such as Farmacy Brewing, 1623 Brewing Company, and Pipe The Side Brewing Company. OUTINGS AND LEISURES If you love the outdoors, Sandymount Park is a local park featuring sports fields, walking paths, and open green space right in Finksburg. Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, located nearby in Owings Mills, features rare pine barrens and miles of scenic hiking trails. Piney Run Park is located a short drive away in Sykesville, offering a large lake, boating, fishing, and hiking. For animal lovers, Black Barn Alpacas is a charming farm experience to see and learn about alpacas. Experience a piece of history at The Union Mills Homestead. This highly interactive landmark features a fully functional, water-powered grist mill, antiques, and a vital Civil War history trail. Visit the Carroll County Farm Museum which was originally built in 1852–1853 as the Carroll County Almshouse. This sprawling 140-acre living history museum features a majestic 1798 barn and over a dozen period outbuildings. They also host historical demonstrations and seasonal events. PROXIMITY Zippy access to the I-795 on ramp, about 13 minutes to Westminster, 19 minutes to Sykesville, 10 minutes to Reisterstown, and 27 minutes to Hunt Valley. Approximately 36 minutes to BWI and 32 minutes to Penn Station. REGION Finksburg, Maryland is closest to the city of Westminster and it is about one mile northwest of the Liberty Reservoir. Finksburg was named after the early 1800’s owner of local tavern and toll road, Adam Fink.