14396 Old Frederick Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

A RARE and EXCEPTIONAL offering! Truly magnificent, stately, charming beyond compare- warm & inviting historic 1917 built home on gorgeous, sprawling 3.79 acre lot! Grand "Neo Classical Revivalist" Style, 3-levels, 5 bedrooms total which include a private 3rd floor bedroom suite, 2.5 baths - 5269 total interior sf - formerly known as the "Arthur Forsyth House. " Elegantly sited on 3.79 fenced acres, the main house is stunningly beautiful, flooded with natural light, and full of original features and classic characteristics, such as high ceilings, original hardwood floors, artistic doorways & mantels, wide center halls, reproduction tin ceilings, and much more. The residence exudes sophisticated charm and promotes open style living with scenic views of trees and greenery. Two driveways (private, front and rear) lead to the main house, with its wide and open wrap-around porch and classic "Porte Cochere" (covered carport). The grand front entrance brings you to a cozy living room with an original brick fireplace, which also adjoins to a welcoming sitting room. Large pocket doors then lead into an open formal dining room resplendent with classic details, which in turn, connects to a picturesque sun room with walls of windows on 2-sides. A fabulous open kitchen, with expansive center island and table space, also boasts custom-built pantry and shelving throughout. Wide original stairs with bannister take you to the second level, featuring 4 large bedrooms total, renovated full bath, and a study/library room! Each room is unique with their own original period characteristics. The third floor boasts an expansive additional bedroom suite with adjoining en-suite/full bath w/ clawfoot tub and vintage fixtures! Loads of attic storage space as well! Partially finished lower level houses utilities, laundry, work shop area and plentiful storage areas. A rear sitting porch, a main level screen porch, and a second level Victorian sleeping porch complete the picture! The outside grounds are truly spectacular, featuring a classic well house, large flagstone patio, a recently constructed Victorian style 2-car, 2-story garage complete with attached potting barn/farmer's shed, a charming stand-alone cottage with electricity, a custom-built covered bridge (also w/ electricity) over a dry creek bed, and lovely gardens flanked by green pastures. Two separate garden areas; an established and charming rose (multiple varieties of roses) garden and an expansive flower/vegetable garden are ready to enjoy! Grand mature trees, including tall pines, gorgeous beech trees, and stunning sycamores, dot the grounds. The property provides perfect spaces for peaceful everyday living and entertaining. A PICTURESQUE LOCATION - CLOSE TO OUTDOOR WALKING PATHS, WATERFRONT PARKS, AND RESTAURANTS! HISTORIC SYKESVILLE, OLNEY, BROOKEVILLE, ELLICOTT CITY, FREDERICK, AND BALTIMORE NEARBY!