985 Saint Stephens Church Rd, Gambrills, MD, 21054

A home for resort-style living and entertaining! This approximately 6,000 sqft home on nearly 10 private acres, surrounded by horse pastures and woods, is ideally situated on prestigious St Stephens Church Road located just minutes from Waugh Chapel, Route 3, and I-97. The quiet location exhibits stunning curb appeal due to recent large-scale architectural landscape renovations to include a new custom entry gate and landscape lighting from street to house for an awe-inspiring approach to your home. Immediately upon entry the high-end updates with form and function abound. A few steps beyond the double door entry opens to a foyer and lodge room that reveals the stunning view of the infinity pool, lazy river, large entertaining area with two outdoor kitchens and bar areas, including a swim up bar. The home is designed to enhance the breathtaking year-round views with oversized Marvin solid cherry custom architectural windows, complemented by interior solid cherry doors and sill candle lights, and large composite deck adjacent to the large screened-in porch. The lodge room features a wood- burning fireplace and stone hearth, complemented by the open floor plan and custom hardwood flooring that extends throughout the entire level. The south-facing chef-style kitchen is highlighted by Wolf and Monogram appliances, a 4-burner gas stove with griddle, induction cooktop, 5ft galley sink, a large island, Italian designer custom wide tiles, full size SubZero fridge and freezer, dual drawer dishwasher, ice machine, drink fridge, and cabinetry. The closely located dining room features a counter and display shelving, including dual wine fridges. A stairway allows upper-level access to an upstairs private apartment/in-law suite with its own balcony and full kitchen. The massive first floor primary wing consists of a bedroom, two walk in closets, bathroom, and office. The bedroom is completed with a sitting area, an electric fireplace, and direct deck access. An exhaustive primary bath and dressing area includes a custom-designed closet and dressing room with hand-laid tiling. The bathroom features a frameless glass dual shower with adjustable jets and Kohler DTV system. The main floor also includes two additional bedrooms with an ensuite, a half-bath, a mud room, and a laundry room. The spacious lower-level includes a movie room, bonus room, bedroom with ensuite, workshop, utility room, and rec room with a wet bar. Slider doors open the lower level to a huge entertainment area and kitchen, featuring drawer freezers, 6ft galley sink, grill, large gas burner for pots, ice machine, and a fridge. The grand entertainment area includes two hot tubs, firebar with a waterfall, dual pools featuring an infinity edge flowing into a lazy river. Walk over the bridge from the main area to the island inside the lazy river, featuring a fire pit and water cannons. The pools feature a total of 2 waterfalls, a slide, swim up bar with fridges, bubblers, and the infinity edge. The entire area enjoys surround sound music and light travertine to limit heat on the pavers in the summer. Following the tunnel through the hill, you’ll find 4 tiers of garden planters and a pool equipment room protecting all pool equipment and providing covered storage for deck furniture. Atop the structure on the hill is a large patio to overlook the entertainment area and property along with the entrance to the slide into the water. Exterior and mechanical updates include exterior soffit and permanent Oelo holiday lighting, rolling door entrance to the basement workshop, redwood Nichiha cement board and stone lend to the rustic mountain architecture, geothermal heating and cooling, full home generator, dual electric car chargers in the garage, a temperature-controlled garage, and a 1000 gallon propane tank. The estate includes a two story 40’x80’ concrete and steel barn, featuring radiant flooring, dedicated backup propane