12811 Ponderosa Lane,
Glen Arm,
MD
21057
Welcome to an impressive, one-of-a-kind contemporary nestled in the bucolic hills of Ravenhurst in Glen Arm. This custom built home was designed to offer the best views while maximizing space and energy efficiency. The placement of the home on the homesite captures the power of passive solar - it is situated according to the movement of the sun, the balcony overhangs allow sunlight into the main level in the winter yet protect against the summer sun. You will love year round sunsets here! For the entertaining lifestyle, this home offers expansive. multi-level spaces with 10 ft high ceilings to host to large crowds or quaint space for smaller gatherings. The main level features a double sided fireplace that divides the breakfast room and living room, both rooms offer passage through the oversized sliding doors to the main level patio. From the kitchen you'll find outdoor access to the hot tub and rear yard. Climb the mahogany staircase to the 2nd level featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Two bedrooms have front balcony access while a 3rd bedroom offers a private Juliet balcony. Up one more level to the 5th bedroom/suite offering a full bath and walk-in closet. For those who appreciate the engineering and technical details, the concrete foundation is a 6 FT deep slab; the 2nd floor is made of pre-cast concrete offering exceptional fire and sound proofing. Some of the materials used to design this home include mahogany rails and stair, quartz tile imported from Italy along with Italian made custom dining room light fixtures. Above the garage you'll find expansive storage. Dual zoned AC. The home also features a water neutralizing system and two working wells. Updates in 2021 include: faucets, fresh paint, commercial entry door; 2020 updates include 2nd level flooring, well pump, and central vacuum; updates in 2019 include water heater and disposal; updates in 2017 include complete new kitchen including cabinetry, file floor, backsplash, appliances, lights, gutter guards; 2015 - well water neutralizer. As for the location, this home is 15 minutes from the beltway, 3 minutes from the local ice cream shop, 5 minutes from Boordy Vineyard, 7 minutes from Loch Raven Reservoir Fishing Center, and 9 minutes from groceries and the necessities. There is so much to this home that we can't capture it all here. Schedule a tour today to experience all that 12811 Ponderosa has to offer.