12600 BONITA

OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Nestled in the heart of Worthington Valley, this extraordinary contemporary rancher at 12600 Bonita Avenue offers over 8,000 square feet of interior living space on more than 16 private acres. Surrounded by forest conservation land and abundant wildlife, the property provides exceptional privacy while showcasing beautifully landscaped grounds with specimen trees, garden beds, a fruit-bearing fig tree, and wild raspberries. A circular drive welcomes you with a stone water fountain and stone entry porch. Double doors with exquisite, seeded glass and clerestory windows welcome family and friends. Inside, a dramatic two-story foyer and lighted niches are sided by a music room overlooking a sculpture garden, while the extended foyer and stone wall offers a sightline into the dramatic light-filled great room. Designed for both grand entertaining and everyday living, the home features soaring two-story vaulted and beamed ceilings, expansive picture windows, skylights, and integrated whole-house speaker wiring. The impressive great room includes a fireplace with a striking copper over-mantle, recessed projector and screen, and access to a central blue stone patio. Adjacent entertaining spaces include a formal banquette sized formal dining room with patio access, window walls, stone accent wall, vaulted beams, and clerestory windows. An impressive butlers’ service area is attached, outfitted with three cabinetry stations and a coordinating stone wall. The fully renovated gourmet kitchen (2014) is a timeless chef’s dream, offering two islands with leathered granite countertops, Italian wood cabinetry, designer backsplash, expansive cabinetry, prep sink, warming drawer, two dishwashers, dual GE wall ovens, Monogram range with hood, a 48" Profile refrigerator, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Five skylights and designer pendants provide spectacular natural light. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room with hardwood flooring, stacked stone feature wall, skylights, and patio access, as well as a unique breakfast room highlighted by a copper fountain wall with rusticated stone base. Additional entertaining areas include a custom wet bar with granite top, copper sink, barrel-vaulted ceiling, and lockable liquor cabinet, a fully equipped theater room with projector and tiered seating for ten, and a spacious recreation and billiards room with multiple sliders to outdoor living areas. A screened porch with wet bar, refrigerator, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fans, and cabana-style shades opens directly to the pool area. Outdoor living is truly exceptional with multiple stone patios, stone garden walls, a wrap-around and tiered rear deck with built-in seating and planters, a rock sculpture garden, a heated infinity pool, hot tub and sauna. The property also features a gutter chain system, 500-gallon propane tank, and generator. The home offers five bedrooms, including four en-suite bedrooms on the main level and a private au-pair or guest suite above the garage. The flexible fourth en-suite bedroom can also function as a card room or guest retreat with dual-entry bath and walls of windows. Additional features include a sizable mudroom with cabinetry and walk-in janitor closet, a laundry room with built-in ironing station, a floor safe, and a two-car front-loading garage. Come home to a one-of-a-kind estate combining contemporary architectural character, one level living with luxurious amenities, and the serenity of 16 private acres, a pond, and the beauty of nature all around.

Listing courtesy of Northrop Realty



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