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7462 MINK HOLLOW ROAD
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.” ”
- Gertrude Jekyll
7462 MINK HOLLOW RD THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
The Holly and the Ivy is one of Maryland’s most exceptional properties. A soulful architectural tribute to the romantic era of the 18th century on 17.62 acres of epic vistas, meandering stone pathways, lush woodlands, all wrapped by the Patuxent River. Old world craftsmanship and authentic historical details evoke the essence of Colonial American life. Ambiance abounds. Black and white checkerboard painted wood floors greet you as you enter. Rugged, rough-hewn beams enliven the rustic Keeping Room “tavern” while custom millwork, brass sconces and chandeliers create an elegant sense of old historic gravitas in the formal living room. The fireplaces in both are massive – one is 5’ x 6’. Custom built by a builder/owner in the late 1960s using authentic Williamsburg designs and centuries-old techniques and materials. Only two owners. Cedar clapboard sides and cedar shake roofs (new roofs on fronts of house and barn). The original main house features 4 spacious high- ceilinged rooms: Living Room, Keeping Room and 2 Bedrooms above. The Dining Room addition
includes a second story with a small BR/Home office and grand spa bath above it The kitchen addition is one level. They were constructed in the 1990’s and the 2000’s in the same period style. All rooms use post and beam construction and have wide plank cherry floors. The extensive woodwork is painted in early American colors. There are 3 separate homes on the property. The main house has 3 BRs. The Carriage House/Barn (3 levels) has a 2 BR Apartment on 2 floors. The Guest Cottage is a 1 BR apartment retreat in the woods with full kitchen and bath. All have washer/dryers. The 2-car open front garage (with historic cupola) and the main floor of the barn both have tool storage/working areas. Rest your eyes on the wide long views of scenic panoramas out every window. Stare out over the cliffs at the kitchen sink. Outside the kitchen is a fenced backyard for dogs to run in and out. A formerly active koi pond is ready to be revived. The white colonial outdoor bridge connects the kitchen addition to the large formal dining room addition for breezes and quick access for serving at events.
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Sit on the 8’ deep front porch that runs the entire 60’ width of the house for summer entertaining fun. This is also the perfect winter holiday celebrations house for feasts The twinkling candle lights in the windows with lanterns around the circular driveway bring the sparkle. Gardens Galore Designed gardens appear below and above the barn/carriage house and also in the front circle and the back and side of the house. Gardens showcased on the covers of 2 Time-Life books and in national magazines. White Colonial style fences define the lush garden rooms with perennials, roses, vines,. daylilies, peonies. 2,000 new Tulips appear next Spring. Late summer purple phlox is adorned with butterflies. Extensive stonework pathways and low stonewalls define the curved paths in each garden. For 4 decades, the owner cultivated the blooms. She named her gardens Magnolia, Chelsea (gazebo), Fairy, Sunset, Oriental and Sundial. The most unusual varieties and the brightest colors of bloom were chosen. Whimsical structures pop up like the Fairy Cottage, Gazebo, Sunset Arch, Bird Houses, Well House. Surprising Storage Top floor has 8 closets and 4 floor-to-ceiling built- in shelved cabinets. Window seats with drawers are in 2 spacious Bedrooms plus narrow shelving inside cabinets in eaves. Built-in floor to ceiling
cabinets in dining room. Entire kitchen has built-in cabinets “tavern” style that hide all large and small appliances. The basement offers seasonal storage area, laundry and work zone. The Land Drive up the long winding gravel driveway surrounded by pastures in maintained woods on the left and rugged natural woods to the right. Sheep and llamas grazed in the 2 pastures and lived around the lower part of the barn. Wild lowlands below the cliffs at the back of the built property curve into the Patuxent River banks on two sides. This is rustic, rural and rugged terrain – yet it is on the border with Montgomery County (across the river) and 24 minutes from 2 exits of 495 beltway. Topography All 4 Buildings are up on the cliffs of the highlands. The lowlands of pastures and wild woods are part of the Patuxent river plains. Owner received reduced taxes on the 14 acres of lowlands. The River Patuxent River wraps the left side and back of the property. You can even choose whether you want Howard County to stock your river with trout! Know when Spring has arrived when you hear the frog peepers.
Carriage House//Barn – 1 BR 2-story Apartment Charming site with magical views out the windows of designed gardens, river and the house LR/DR/Kitchen and ½ bath downstairs and 2 BR upstairs with shower bathroom Guest Cottage – 1 BR and 1-story A mini house with big eat-in kitchen and generous sized bathroom Super private hideaway down a stone path into the woods Ideas for accessory dwellings Spacious family compound Separate home office in guest cottage or writers retreat In-law suite in the barn apartment Retreats – Corporate Training or Nature/Adventure - fishing, kayaking, bird watching Bed and Breakfast Amenities nearby Olney Maryland is nearby with many interesting restaurants in modern small shopping centers Excellent Howard County public schools top ranked elementary and high school 9/10 and 10/10 Culture includes Olney Theater for plays and musicals and local museums Only about 20 minutes to Columbia or Gaithersburg both high-rated larger towns
History In 1979, the owner bought the property directly from the builder/owner. She began collecting her 18th century primitive farm style antiques to fill it (Potomack Auctions in Alexandria VA will hold the sale of the furnishings.) The property needs a heartfelt renovation of the older and original mechanical systems to rejuvenate it for the next 60 years with eco upgrades to sustain it. There are no comparables for this property. Don’t miss out on all the magical patina inside and the uplifting beauty of nature all around you.
“ We owe much to the fruitful meditation of our sages, but a sane view of life is, after all, elaborated mainly in the kitchen.” - Joseph Conrad
“ Man is a genius - Akira Kurosawa
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“ We should attempt to human beings toge - Ludwig Mi
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Heidi Krauss C: 410.935.6881 O:410.329.9898
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3 shawan road • hunt valley, md 21030
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