Welcome to:

8981 Dr. Perry Road

Dickerson,Maryland

$1,499,000

Welcome to the charm of New England in Frederick County. Bach & Associates, Inc. is proud to present a home that has been lovingly and meticulously designed by the current owners. The owners worked closely with an architect and local builder, and you will begin to appreciate all the attention lavished on this home as soon as you drive up and step onto the front porch. The home has been sited to face exactly south on the rear so that the window frames in the family room actually work as a sundial - the window frames are perpendicular to the hardwood flooring right at noon! And the view of Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the best you will find! Again, the siting of the home allows for the maximum enjoyment of the view of Sugarloaf with magnificent views from the front, side and rear porches as well as even from the shower in the master bathroom! Energy efficiency is optimized by the southern exposure as well as the deep side porch on the west side. The screened porch, family room and the large first-floor office on the west side of the home all enjoy the view - in fact, it is impossible not to have a delicious view from every single room in this home!

As you come up the steps to the front porch, you will immediately notice that the porch actually expands the living space so that you can enjoy the peace and quiet and the beautiful views alone with nature or with a wonderful crowd of friends.

The front entry is inviting with its glass door and the wide hallway beckoning you to the favorite part of this home - the kitchen and family room. Warm red oak flooring and rich pine trim create the warmth and mood of New England yet the wide open spaces and functional floorplan complement the site and surrounding open farmland.

The kitchen is truly the heart of this home with its natural maple cabinetry, soapstone countertops, and incredible amount of storage space. Top quality appliances include stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator, stainless steel double ovens (one is a convection oven), smooth cooktop with 5 burners, and dishwasher and garbage disposal. The high-rise faucet and extra deep sink are favorites for the cook! And the spacious snack bar on the family room side is a great place to watch the cook at work and not be in the way! The door to the screened porch makes it convenient to dine outdoors.

The kitchen and family room combine to make this area the family’s favorite. The cathedral ceiling has beams fashioned from one large oak tree and add a rustic yet contemporary charm to the room. And the higher ceiling height allows for transoms over the beautiful Andersen windows. All the windows in this home are designed for maximum energy efficiency and all 60 windows and doors were meticulously wrapped to prevent any air infiltration. The windows are all low E glass, argon filled, and tilt in for easy cleaning

The formal dining room has beautiful views from the large windows and yet is partially open to the kitchen and family room, adding a contemporary flair to your most elegant dinners. The white painted trim reinforces the New England look and feel as well as adding to the more formal impression of a dining room.

The main level offers two home offices - so everyone can comfortably work from home! One office is on the east side and is great for the early riser who enjoys the morning sun, and the other office is on the west side with a great view of Sugarloaf Mountain - it could be a little difficult to concentrate with such a beautiful view! The full bath off the foyer has a whirlpool tub and thus makes it possible for one of the offices to be a first-floor bedroom. The living room or sitting room just off the front foyer has a lovely bay with a quiet view of guests arriving in the parking area. 9 foot ceilings open the space on the main level, and the second floor ceilings are 8' 4". Ten ceiling fans keep all this space comfortable all year ‘round.

The second floor offers a spacious master suite with a large south-facing window, and another window that faces east, so waking up is always a sunny experience! Two large walk-in closets provide his and her spaces, and the master bath has lovely custom blue ceramic tile flooring (with resistance heating in the floor!) and matching countertops for the double sinks as well as the shower. Hot water is on a special recirculating system for the master bath so there is no wait for a hot shower! An additional door opens from the master bath to the upstairs hallway for convenience. The hall bath has an additional room with sink and is ready to take care of a washer and dryer on the bedroom level if so desired.

The pine floors on the upper level remind you of a New England farmhouse, and the bedrooms all have large custom windows to take in the views and bring in abundant light. The bedrooms are reminiscent of a B&B somewhere in Maine and make you want to stay here! And do not miss the upper deck with its magnificent view of Sugarloaf Mountain! The pavers have a thick rubber barrier under them and are designed for the ease of maintaining!

Now step up to the attic for a delightful surprise of the "tower room" reminding you of the widows walk of the New England coast. Actually, it is a wonderful retreat - a delightful, quiet, private spot to curl up with your favorite novel and just enjoy your surroundings. This room also provides easy access to the attic for storage.

The basement is partially completed, with all the walls finished with drywall. The ceilings and floors can easily be finished, and there are lots of windows and a full walkout so that it really doesn’t feel like a basement! The laundry room also has an additional half-bath. Some of the exceptional energy features of this home are evident in the basement - the geothermal heat pumps and the three electrical panels - which includes one that is generator ready and the propane was set for a propane fired generator in case of power outage. The propane tank is buried on the east side of the house so it is out of sight of the decks and porches.

In addition to the geothermal heat pumps with four zones, this home has 6" exterior walls insulated with Icynene foam insulation for incredible energy efficiency and comfort. In addition to energy conservation, the owners also considered water conservation and installed a 2200 gallon concrete cistern that holds all the water from the gutters and roof. This water is used for flushing the toilets and outside watering and has its own totally separate plumbing.

Additional features you will appreciate are a security system with motion, entry and fire sensors that are currently monitored. The home has also been pre-wired for speakers in four of the main level rooms, the master bedroom, tower room, basement, and screened porch with cat-5 wiring to remotely control the stereo system in the office, living room, bedroom and tower room. There is also a central control for cable TV and data lines so that incoming signals can be routed to any room. The satellite dishes will convey and provide for TV and broadband internet access.

Enjoy the setting on 39.5 acres with Little Bennett Creek crossing one corner - approximately 28 acres of open fields that are currently worked by a local farmer that plants - and almost 12 acres of woods that are great for exploring and hiking and a place for deer, fox and nature’s other creatures to peer at you as you enjoy pristine beauty just a few miles from Washington D.C. with convenient access to either I-270 or the Barnesville MARC train station. Truly a paradise found!