"Labyrinth" - circa 1825 a Frederick County Historic Landmarks Foundation property located in Comus on a quiet country road near Sugar Loaf Mountain. The lot is a park like setting with nearly 19 acres and includes a pond. 1515 Linthicum Rd, Dickerson , Maryland blends yesteryear charm with the updated conveniences of today. The house has had many recent updates and is very well maintained. Constructed with field stone and 12 X 12 beams in the main portion of the house the walls are nearly two feet thick with deep window sills. The recently remodeled kitchen has an exposed brick wall, beams on the ceiling , a fireplace and updated with granite counters.
There is an enclosed porch off the kitchen which has a view of the rear yard, smoke house and pond. The living room includes a fireplace with a gas log insert and built in book shelves. The upper level includes 3 bedrooms with a large owners suite , a walk in closet and remodeled bathroom in the hallway. The garage area accessed through the basement has been finished into additional living space for a den, rec room , fourth bedroom or ideal set up for future in-law apartment.
The front exterior features two covered porches with square posts, scroll-sawn brackets and a decorative balustrade on the second level. The east side gable is covered with a diamond patterned slate siding, which is a rarely seen architectural pattern associated with the Queen Anne style of the late 19th century.
Ideal for the gentleman farmer, out buildings include a smoke house, small barn / stable and ample pasture ground perfect for horses or a pony.
This peaceful retreat is less than a thirty minute drive to the Capital beltway via I-270 or about 45 minutes to the Baltimore beltway using I-70. The Sugar Loaf Mountain community surrounding this property has neighbors that include PB-Dye Golf course , hiking and horse trails on the mountain, the Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, The Comus Inn and is located in southern Frederick County, Maryland in the sought after Urbana School district.
To schedule an appointment to see this property call / text Buzz Mackintosh at 301-748-3696 or email buzzmack@gmail.com
