5213 Kalmia Dr , Dayton, MD 21036(Howard County)

Stunning, spacious modern home on three lushly landscaped acres with heated pool and extensive decks and hardscape - ideal for entertaining friends and family as well as enjoying peace and quiet in a country setting. This solid brick and cedar home features a unique floor plan with four finished levels and two primary suites. Walls of windows, sliders to back decks, and skylights provide natural light throughout. The organic, modern design brings the outside in using glass, interior brick, exposed wood ceilings, hardwood floors, open metal railings, and space for greenery in the attached greenhouse and large entryway planter. The multi-level layout creates privacy and works well for multi-generational living. A top floor office is ideal for working at home yet could be used as a fifth bedroom or playroom. The second-floor larger primary suite includes an attached sitting room, walk-in closet, and recently renovated bath with soaking tub, dual vanity, and heated floors. A second primary suite also features a full bath with heated floors and large walk-in closet. It connects to an enormous conditioned storage area over the garage, which could be finished to add additional living space. The main floor features long views out over the pool, gardens and woods, and opens to IPE and composite decks. The kitchen features stone floors, a Subzero refrigerator, dual Dacor convection ovens, Bosch electric cooktop, GE dishwasher, and blue pearl granite countertops. A large family room off the kitchen includes a cozy Regency Hampton propane stove; the dining room is open to the adjacent living room and opens out to a large deck with pool views. An expansive lower level has two outside entrances and large brick patio with a brick wood burning fireplace. It includes a home gym with rubberized floor, family / playroom with gas fireplace, full bath, bedroom, and plenty of storage space. These lower-level rooms comprise more than 1600 finished square feet and could be reconfigured as additional home offices and / or a large in-law suite. Outside, the extensive landscaping includes many native species as well as vegetables and flowers in enclosed raised beds. The oversized four car attached garage is accessed through the mud / laundry room; the long driveway provides additional room for parking. The ground-mount Tesla solar system lease was fully paid off early and transfers to the new owner with 14 years of maintenance. Monthly energy bills averaged $117 over the last year. The home comes with a full house generator installed in 2020, fueled by a dedicated underground propane tank. Come enjoy all that this country estate has to offer and get settled in time to spend summer by the pool!