Privacy, tranquility, and exceptional entertaining space—your own private oasis awaits! Nestled on 3.25 beautifully wooded acres, this custom-built, original-owner home offers a rare combination of peaceful seclusion and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this home was built with comfort and entertaining in mind. The main level offers a private office/library, formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious open-concept kitchen, morning room, and family room with a gas fireplace. Designed for hosting, the kitchen features double ovens, an expansive rangetop, abundant cabinetry and drawers, a generous walk-in pantry, and under-cabinet and in-cabinet lighting. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a private sitting area, dedicated laundry, dual vanities, and a jetted soaking tub. The finished lower level offers a large recreation room with a custom-built bar, plus an expansive workshop and storage area. The outdoor setting is truly something special! Relax on the oversized screened porch with skylights, overlooking your private backyard paradise featuring a heated in-ground swimming pool, pool cabana, and detached heated garage. Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, this exceptional property offers the privacy, serenity, and space to entertain that are increasingly hard to find. A peaceful retreat, an entertainer's dream, and a place to truly call home.
Welcome to 7105 Biter Lane, an exquisite residence nestled within Highland's prestigious Paternal Gift Eco-Development community. Surrounded by picturesque pastures, mature landscaping, and beautiful countryside views, this exceptional property offers timeless elegance, luxurious comfort, and peaceful country living. Featuring four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths, this beautifully appointed home showcases exceptional craftsmanship and architectural details throughout. Two turned staircases, random-width oak flooring, extensive decorative moldings, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, and built-in speakers create an atmosphere of understated sophistication. The main level offers elegant spaces for entertaining and everyday living, including a formal dining room, sunroom, and stunning conservatory featuring a tray ceiling and transom windows that invite natural light. A private office with cleverly concealed cabinetry provides an ideal work-from-home setting. The spacious family room, kitchen, breakfast room, mudroom, laundry room, and oversized three-car garage complete this thoughtfully designed level. Upstairs, the magnificent primary suite serves as a luxurious private retreat. Soaring cathedral ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and a private balcony overlooking the surrounding horse pastures create an atmosphere of tranquility. An expansive custom walk-in closet features French doors and a built-in beverage refrigerator. The spa-inspired primary bath offers beautiful travertine tile, a freestanding soaking tub, quartz-topped double vanity, and an oversized glass-enclosed shower with dual showerheads. Additional bedrooms feature generous walk-in closets, while an adjoining room with its own private balcony offers flexibility as a second office, nursery, sitting room, or creative retreat. The finished lower level provides additional space for entertaining and relaxation, featuring custom built-in storage, a dedicated exercise room with mirrored walls and a ballet barre, and an additional bedroom with a spacious closet and full bath. This versatile level offers endless possibilities for guests, hobbies, and recreation. The enchanting outdoor spaces are equally impressive. Beautiful stone patios and walkways, a charming fountain, covered front entry, and an exceptional variety of specimen plantings enhance the property's natural beauty. Peaceful pasture views provide a picturesque backdrop for outdoor entertaining or quiet mornings enjoying the countryside. Additional conveniences include a backup generator, central vacuum, irrigation system, Andersen windows with custom treatments, and four-zone HVAC. Beyond the property, Paternal Gift offers an extraordinary lifestyle surrounded by nature. A scenic 2.3-mile pathway encircles the neighborhood, winding past picturesque ponds, rolling pastures, and charming equestrian stables. Adjacent Schooley Mill Park provides exceptional recreational amenities, including tennis courts, a tot lot, scenic trails, baseball fields, and an equestrian riding ring. Combining the tranquility of Highland's countryside with convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and commuter routes, this remarkable residence offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Experience gracious living, exceptional craftsmanship, and breathtaking natural surroundings at 7105 Biter Lane, a truly extraordinary place to call home.
Welcome home to an extraordinary, multi-generational 1-acre estate boasting over 4,700 total square feet of meticulously crafted living space. From the moment you step onto the stamped concrete front patio and enter the sun-drenched 9x17 glass foyer, you are greeted by an abundance of natural light and high-end architectural finishes. The main level offers gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, and a magnificent family room centered around a stone-faced brick gas fireplace with a wood mantel. The chef’s kitchen, fully renovated in 2017, is a showstopper, featuring rich dura ceramic engineered tile flooring, granite countertops, an expansive granite island with breakfast bar seating and pendant lighting, and sleek dark stainless steel appliances. Designed with ultimate flexibility in mind, this home features two primary suites on the main level. The main primary bedroom offers cozy updated carpeting, a ceiling fan, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath complete with custom wide-louver shutters, crown molding, a tub/shower, and a granite double vanity. A second main-level junior primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and private full bath, accompanied by two additional spacious bedrooms, custom window treatments, and an updated full hall bath. Practical luxury continues in the main-level laundry room, equipped with a granite vanity sink, built-in cabinetry, custom shutters, and stone exterior accents. The expansive walk-out lower level is built for entertainment and comfortable living. Host unforgettable game days in the massive recreation room, featuring a gas fireplace with a granite surround and a custom full bar complete with granite countertops, rich cabinetry, and ceramic tile flooring. This level also includes a comfortable sitting area, a private 5th bedroom with an ensuite bath and glass-enclosed shower, and generous storage spaces. The large addition, added in 2020, includes an oversized two-car garage—which features 10’2” soaring ceilings, built-in storage, and an attractive stone facade. Above the garage, you’ll discover a private 16x28 finished office or bonus space boasting a granite wet bar with a fridge and French doors framing serene front-yard views. Outdoor enjoyment is effortless on the peaceful 1-acre grounds, equipped with an in-ground basketball hoop and a 12x24 electric-powered shed. The Septic system and all drain fields were replaced in 2019 AND THERE IS NO HOA! Nestled in the heart of prestigious Howard County, this property combines quiet rural tranquility with convenient suburban access. Positioned just minutes from the crossroads of MD-108, MD-216, and Route 29, commuting to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Ft. Meade, or the NSA is effortless. Enjoy immediate proximity to Howard County public schools (currently assigned to the River Hill High School cluster), local equestrian farms, and the charming boutiques and dining of nearby Clarksville and Olney. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to the Triadelphia and Rocky Gorge Reservoirs for hiking, fishing, and kayaking, while the expansive shopping, entertainment, and dining hubs of downtown Columbia are only a short drive away.
Welcome to this stately NV Monticello residence in the sought-after Schooley Mill Farm community of Highland. Set on 1.14 acres along a private drive, this exceptional six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath transitional residence makes an impressive first impression with its brick-front façade, soaring columns framing the covered porch, professional landscaping, and extensive hardscaping. Exterior amenities include landscape lighting, rear paver patios, a circular stone seating wall, and a serene koi pond with a charming bridge. A composite deck with vinyl railings overlooks peaceful, tree-lined views, while the three-car side-load garage features an EV charging station. Inside, a dramatic two-story foyer welcomes you with fluted columns, a tray ceiling, crown molding, and dual chandeliers. The formal living and dining rooms provide elegant spaces for entertaining, complemented by a conservatory and private study with French doors. The spectacular two-story family room features a coffered ceiling, Palladian window, and gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress with a commanding center island, two breakfast bars, professional-grade stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry, and a breakfast room in the round with direct deck access. A mudroom with built-in arrival bench and a spacious laundry room with custom cabinetry add everyday convenience. Upstairs, four ensuite bedrooms offer private baths and walk-in closets, while the luxurious primary suite provides a tranquil retreat with double French doors, tray ceiling, sitting room in the round, and spa-inspired bath with dual vanities. Three walk-in closets, including an oversized bonus closet above the garage, provide exceptional storage. A charming Juliette balcony overlooks the foyer and connects the secondary bedroom spaces. The daylight walk-out lower level is perfectly designed for entertaining, recreation, and relaxation. Highlights include a full wet bar with back bar, recreation and card rooms, dedicated billiards space, media room, exercise room, two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath, and abundant storage. This extraordinary residence seamlessly blends timeless elegance, thoughtful design, and resort-inspired amenities, creating a lifestyle of luxury and flexibility. Ideally located near top-rated schools, commuter routes, shopping, dining, and the many attractions of Howard County, this very special home offers an exceptional opportunity to experience refined living in Schooley Mill Farm.
Expansive Custom Estate with Carriage House, Pond Views & Exceptional Quality in Paternal Gift Farm A remarkable opportunity within Paternal Gift Farm, one of Howard County’s most distinctive luxury communities. Set against picturesque views of the community pond and surrounding pastures, 13536 Paternal Gift Drive offers more than 8,000 square feet of beautifully crafted living space, 8 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 4 garage spaces, circular driveway, a detached carriage house, and an exceptionally versatile floor plan designed to accommodate the way today’s luxury buyers live, work, entertain, and gather. Custom built in 2001, the residence combines timeless architecture and substantial craftsmanship with a scale and flexibility that are increasingly difficult to find. Whether envisioned for multigenerational living, an expansive home office environment, extended family and guests, a car collection, or simply the desire for exceptional space, the property provides opportunities rarely available within the River Hill High School district. A circular driveway, professionally maintained landscaping, and a classic brick-and-stone exterior create an impressive arrival. Inside, a grand entry and staircase introduce expansive formal and casual living spaces, while solid cherry hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry, authentic stone finishes, quality millwork, and generously proportioned rooms reflect the quality of the home's original construction. At the heart of the residence, the well-appointed kitchen opens to an inviting great room centered around a dramatic stone hearth, with views extending toward the backyard, pond, and surrounding countryside. Covered porches and a flagstone patio provide additional spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting. One of the home's most compelling features is its exceptional living flexibility. Primary suites are located on both the first and second levels, including a spacious main-level suite with a private sitting area, walk-in closet, and luxurious en-suite bath. The generously finished lower level features high ceilings and substantial additional space for recreation, entertaining, fitness, hobbies, or future customization. Beyond the attached two-car garage, a detached carriage house provides two additional garage bays and a finished upper-level suite; an outstanding complement to the main residence and an ideal setting for guests, a private office, studio, hobby space, or extended living. Together, the four garage spaces, carriage house, multiple bedroom suites, and expansive finished areas give this property a degree of versatility seldom found in a traditional estate home. The setting is equally exceptional. Paternal Gift Farm is an award-winning 123-acre community of just 29 luxury residences surrounded by rolling countryside. Residents enjoy seven professionally managed pastures with barn and field boarding opportunities, a private fishing pond, picnic area, and scenic 1.7-mile walking trail encompassing the neighborhood. This property occupies one of the community’s particularly attractive settings, with views across the pond toward pastures three, four, and five. Directly adjacent to Schooley Mill Park, the community also offers convenient access to extensive recreational amenities, including equestrian facilities and riding trails, athletic fields, renovated sports courts, playgrounds, and an eventing course. Few properties offer this combination of more than 8,000 square feet, eight bedrooms, dual primary suites, a detached carriage house, four garage spaces, pastoral water views, and one of Howard County’s most unique community settings. A comprehensive list of features and finishes is available upon request. The residence will be thoughtfully transferred to its next owner with a detailed orientation of the home's systems and operations.
Highland is located in Maryland. Highland, Maryland has a population of 1,017. Highland is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 44.04% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 39.13%.
The median household income in Highland, Maryland is $193,929. The median household income for the surrounding county is $129,549 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Highland is 48.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 43.7 inches per year, with 15.8 inches of snow per year.
