14330 POPLAR HILL RD Darnestown, MD 20874

Elegant gated estate, surrounded by woodlands, offers exceptional living and a spectacular setting. Nestled on two acres of lush grounds and surrounded by over forty acres of conservation land, this distinctive home offers custom amenities and upgrades throughout three light filled levels, plus exceptional outdoor living. Once through the electronic gate, a circular driveway with three-car side load garage awaits you. Built by Charleston Homes, this brick front Colonial features an elegant portico, brick front, numerous windows with transoms and an elegant flagstone entry and front stoop. Stepping inside to the two-story sun drenched foyer, you'll note the light filled open design, freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwoods and elegant curved staircase. Immediately to the right, is a private study with hardwood flooring. The living room opens to the dining room, with both rooms featuring hardwood flooring, crown molding and numerous windows. The sunroom offers substantial sunlight, scenic vistas and a vaulted ceiling with skylights. Ideal for gathering and entertaining, this special home offers a center-island kitchen and breakfast room, which open to the family room. The kitchen offers updated stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinet doors and drawers, a long breakfast bar and spacious breakfast room with skylights, multiple windows and French Doors leading to the elevated deck. An updated powder room and laundry room with washer, dryer and utility sink complete the main level. A second staircase leads to the five bedrooms and four full bathrooms on the upper level. The hardwood flooring continues in the hallway and master bedroom. The master suite features a gas fireplace in the charming sitting area, a tranquil location for bird watching and relaxing. The master bath has been beautifully updated with new tile flooring and shower tile surround. Four additional bedrooms offer spacious pretty views, spacious closets and plush carpet, plus three full bathrooms. The exceptional living space continues with the walk-out lower level with a stunning light-filled great room with gleaming hardwoods and wood accents, an in-law/au pair suite, which boasts the 6th bedroom, full bathroom with shower/tub and living room with French door walk-out to the patio. An additional club room offers a gas fireplace, newly updated wet bar with granite counter top, hardwood flooring and a sizable storage closet. The lower level also includes an exercise room and a storage/utility room. A multi-zone geothermal system with gas furnace backup provides superb energy efficiency and comfort. A generator provides additional comfort and convenience. This truly distinctive home offers superb outdoor living with an expansive elevated deck, screened gazebo with overhead light/fan, updated hot tub spa, lower level screened porch and patio, flagstone walking paths and stone accents. The lush grounds include a variety of perennials and evergreens for four seasons of beauty and a gorgeous rear yard, surrounded by conservation land. Plus, this Spring Meadows/Harlow private estate is only moments away from key points of interest and commuter routes. First Open House: Sunday: March 8th 1:00-4:00