16011 Germantown Rd

Darnestown, MD 20874

So hard to find! This beautiful 5+ acre equestrian property comes with fully-fenced fields, a well-equipped barn AND a great house. Yes - you can have your own "farmette" that can be easily self-managed and features such a lovely setting with incredible views of rolling pastures and park woodlands! This location gives you the opportunity to pursue the leisure, recreation, and quality of life activities of a rural environment while retaining the convenience and amenities of urban living, including nearby shopping and access to the MARC train just 4 miles away. Home base for all your activities is a wonderfully updated and generously sized colonial, with 5,000 sq ft of finished area that is full of natural light from its numerous windows and skylights, with hardwood floors throughout. The recently updated eat-in kitchen has porcelain tile floors, granite counters, a triple sink with hot water tap, new appliances and a large center island. The spacious main level also has a gracious living room with fireplace, a den/office, separate dining area, renovated full guest bathroom, and a family room with a cozy wood stove-fitted fireplace and access onto a large screened porch and deck looking over the fields to the stable. And don t miss the laundry and mud room combination with a tiled pet washing sink, providing direct access to the oversized two-car garage with a built-in workbench and elevated shelving for storage. On the upper level, the expansive owner s suite features a renovated bath with a double rainfall shower with skylight, travertine and granite finishes, and separated dual vanities. This beautiful bedroom also has a large walk-in closet with built-in storage, and multiple windows that provide gorgeous views to fields and woods what a great way to start your day gazing out on the peaceful scenery! The upper level also has three more generously-sized bedrooms and a renovated guest bath with travertine tub enclosure. The huge, fully finished lower level of 1700+ sq ft has all hardwood floors, a built-in wall of bookshelves, storage closets, and natural light. This is a great space for a hobby enthusiast of any kind to really spread out - woodworking, quilting, large fitness area, etc just use your imagination!No overlooked projects are to be found at this well-maintained home both the interior and exterior of the house have been recently repainted, the fireplaces have been serviced and are fully functional, the outdoor front and rear porches and decks were just re-stained, and the spring landscaping has been completed to enhance the beautiful perennial flower gardens and mature trees. This property is ready for you to move in and enjoy!The equestrian features include a large barn with 4 or 5 stalls, grooming area, power, and multiple water points. There are more than 4 acres of established pastures with 3-board wood fencing, plus a separate area with tall chainlink fencing and a run-in shed that can be used for farm animals and/or as protected garden space. From your own property, you have direct riding access to the adjacent Seneca Creek Park, which is a 6,300 acre public recreation and nature preserve that offers boating and fishing as well as more than 60 miles of trails for hiking, cycling, skiing, and horseback riding.Please request the property features sheet for more details about the house and stable as well as nearby equestrian facilities and trails, recreation centers like the Maryland SoccerPlex, Bretton Woods, and Potomac Hunt Club. This is a special property that has everything you need to provide the human AND animal residents with comfortable and scenic surroundings where you can either relax or fill your days with outdoor activities!