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Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, MD - a giant back-yard

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Real Estate Agent with Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 MD594797


It seems like Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, MD has mostly been making the local news because of the dredging issues. That is a shame really because it is such a beautiful area boasting its very own Arboretum and a fitness walk around the lake.

The dredging - which is finally scheduled to continue - is, of course, necessary to preserve said beauty but there's nothing wrong with showing it off occasionally either!

Lake Elkhorn is like a giant back-yard for the nearby residents of the Village of Owen Brown who just need to take a few steps to enjoy its beauty and wildlife year round and to take advantage of the trail and fitness stations.
Some very fortunate home owners on Swan Point Way get to take it all in from their very own decks ...

Being a resident near Lake Elkhorn does come with an extra responsibility, however, to control run-off by installing rain gardens for example. If you need some ideas for a rain garden, head to the Robinson Nature Center at 6692 Cedar Lane - they have a demonstration of a townhome-sized back yard complete with rain barrel and compost bin.


Impressions of Lake Elkhorn - Columbia, MD - during a recent Sunday afternoon walk:
 
Lake Elkhorn Columbia, MD

 

Would you like to have Lake Elkhorn as your 'back yard'? Please give me a call - I can help you make it happen!

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Comments(8)

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

I want that in my back yard.  I love the pictures.  I would really enjoy having that kind of view outside my window.  Good stuff, Andrea.

Jul 26, 2012 12:30 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Alrighty then Mike, lets go house-hunting :-) I would love that view as well .. not surprisingly, the homes that have it are rarely available.

Jul 26, 2012 12:53 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Andrea, such a lovely collection of photos.  I'd want to spend time there also.  Are there beaches and boating?

Jul 26, 2012 01:08 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Andrea, That is a fabulous backyard. The photos are woonderful and thank you for sharing these with the group.
Jul 26, 2012 02:00 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Mona, thank you! It's a wonderful lake/park but no boating or beaches unfortunately. But the fitness run is a novel idea .. along the trail are stations for pull ups and sit ups etc.

Hi William, thank you! To the residents the area does feel like an extension of their back yard especially when you get to enjoy the view every morning while sipping your coffee on the balcony!

Jul 26, 2012 03:08 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Gorgeous pictures Andrea!  It is wonderful when folks can enjoy those kinds of scenes near to their homes.  I hope the dredgeing issues are quickly resolved!

Jul 27, 2012 03:10 AM
Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA
Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

I would LOVE Lake Elkhorn in my back yard!

Jul 27, 2012 06:32 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Myrl, thank you! There's hope that the dredging will soon be a thing of the past. They had to stop work a year ago b/c of contractor trouble but it is resuming now!

Hi Louise, we just might be able to arrange that :-)

Jul 27, 2012 10:47 AM