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During the process of inspections on a their (hopefully) new home in Ellicott City, my Buyers required a Termite Inspection. Our trusted friend at Superior Pest Management, Ken Kovak came out to meet us.
Ken is a person that The McIntire Team have worked with for quite some time, he is always reliable and efficient and knows his job well. This particular day was probably not on his favorites list. The home in question had 2 crawl spaces. Ken, not a youngster and not looking like he missed any meals lately, rolled up his sleeves and got down (well across) to business.
It
has been quite a few years since I spent evenings and weekends viewing
all of the homes in Ellicott
City with this great family. All they wanted was a Rancher
in a great Ellicott City school district
with a terrific yard for their two little boys. The oldest son was 4
and knew the name of every dinosaur that ever walked and the youngest
son was 3 with the name of every "Thomas the Tank Engine" train
tipping off of his tongue. (Little did I know that was a rite of
passage that I would watch just a few years later)
When we first visited 3053
HICKORYMEDE COURT in Ellicott City
back in 2003, It was love at first sight for this family. It had all
the warts and cosmetic issues of a home that had been very much lived
in and not updated since it was built. Wall paper as far as the eye
could see only substituted for dark wood paneling in some rooms; shag
carpet in every dull color. Thick in some areas, but seriously bald in
high traffic areas. 2 dated bathrooms in blue and green; A huge
unfinished basement. It was PERFECT.
Fast forward 8 years, an additional child added to to the family and a COMPLETELY NEW HOME
awaits its new homeowners.
It still sits on a lovely quiet cul-de-sac in Valley Mede, It still has
awesome Ellicott City Schools and it still
has a terrific spacious lot next to the wood preserve. Just around the corner is Cypressmede Park
with an abundance of great activities. But that is all. Updates,
additions, renovations and tons of hours of love have been put into
this home. It is unrecognizable and READY
FOR YOUR FAMILY TO MOVE IN.
Here is a letter from the home-owners about their lovely home.
Dear
potential Buyer, thank you for your interest in our
home.This has been
a wonderful house for our family.
We
love sitting on the
front porch in the evening and listening to the spring peepers in the
woods.It’s also
quite beautiful to
watch the sunsets and even thunderstorms as they come through.We sat on the porch as our
sons learned to
ride their bikes in the safety of our quiet cul de sac.After the birth of our third son, the single
level living was very convenient and comfortable. After we relocated the laundry to the main level it was
a breeze to keep up with my growing family.
We
purchased this home eight years ago
and have made many MANY changes.We
removed
all the wallpaper, which was pretty much everywhere in this house.We also removed the wood
paneling in the
family room.We
updated the two
bathrooms that the home was built with and added two more. We also
updated the
kitchen and added the crown moldings and wainscotings.The floor plan of this home is perfect.We are able to watch TV in the Family Room
while not disturbing those sleeping in the bedrooms.The home has also been great for
entertaining.We
have hosted many Fourth
of July parties as well as birthday parties and the occasional
Oktoberfest.Guests
have multiple rooms to enjoy the party
not to mention the large finished basement and the great front porch.
The
schools are incredible.Our
children are very happy with their education.The PTA involvement is huge and
St Johns Lane Elementary School has one of the best May Day festivals
in Howard
County.Our kids
also love Cypressmede
park.It’s a short
walk or bike ride to
enjoy the tennis courts, basketball courts, playgym, walking trails and
baseball field.Every
Thanksgiving
morning we go to the park to join in the neighborhood flag football
game to get
the day off to a good start.
We
hope that you enjoy this home
and all that it has to offer as much as we have.
Ellie McIntire | The McIntire Team of Keller Williams Greater Howard County | elliemcintire@mris.com | (443) 418-7668
3053 Hickorymede Ct, Ellicott City, MD
Updated Rancher,Granite countertops, hardwood floors, garden bath, finished basement, Great Schools and location!
4BR/3+1BA Single Family House
offered at $500,000
Year Built
1971
Sq Footage
3,322
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3 full, 1 partial
Floors
2
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
20,037 sqft
HOA/Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
3053 Hickorymede Court is truly THE PERFECT HOME IN THE PERFECT ELLICOTT CITY LOCATION!
The desirable neighborhood of Valley Mede in Ellicott City is vibrant yet idyllically quiet too; Hickorymede Ct is a peaceful cul de sac with a wooded conservation area.
This delightful Rancher Residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 Bathrooms and has been beautifully updated throughout. Situated at the end of the court, the appealing exterior is just the start of your new romance with this home.
Welcome Home: Step inside and enjoy the spacious Living Room attractively trimmed with crown molding. The Dining Room also boasts elegant picture frame wainscoting with chair-rail and hardwood floors. The large eat-in Kitchen with its new energy star GE side by side refrigerator, energy star dishwasher, updated cabinets, backsplash and GRANITE countertops serves as a hub for this home. Off of the Kitchen is the Family Room with a brick wood-burning fireplace and sliding doors leading to the deck with the views of the backyard and the woods. The large climber playset in the backyard visible from the deck has one large slide and a large tube slide, 4 swings and a rock climbing wall.
The main level contains three bedrooms with hardwood flooring including master bedroom with attached full bath. Both full baths on this floor have been thoughtfully remodeled. A half bath was added conveniently located near the Family Room and entertainment areas of the home.
On the lower level is the haven in the fully finished basement. An office off of the main living area in the basement provides for a quiet place to get your work done. Two large storage closets provide ample space for your storage needs. Also on this level, a fourth bedroom complete with walk-in closet and an elegant garden bath sanctuary with two person soaking jetted tub and separate shower. This bath also has a dedicated hot water heater to ensure nice long hot showers in this relaxation zone.
Other features to this house include an attached two car garage and a first floor laundry closet with new energy star front loading vibration reduction technology washing machine. Don’t forget the large front porch and rear composite floor deck with vinyl railing that complete this Perfect Picture.
Howard County offers one of the best school systems in the Nation. This Ellicott City home is districted for St. Johns Lane Elementary, Patapsco Middle School & Mt. Hebron High School.
So why do you want to live in Ellicott City : Rated by Money magazine in 2010 as #2 for the best places to live in America. Howard County has much to offer. Centrally located between Baltimore, Washington DC, and Fort Meade, Howard County had the lowest unemployment rate in the State according to the Howard County website. Historic Main Street Ellicott City with its quaint collection of shops & restaurants is just a short drive, the convenience to routes 40, 29 & 70 provides easy access to the modern amenities of malls & hospitals & dining, Cypressmede Park & its outdoor spaces is just a short stroll away. There is even an outdoor concert venue, Merriweather Post Pavilion that hosts concerts from May to October and then hosts the Dazzle Dash which is an outdoor Holiday Light display that can either be a walking tour or driven through, proceeds benefitting the Howard County General Hospital (part of the world famous Johns Hopkins Medical System).
But no amount of words or pictures can accurately and effectively portray this Amazing Home. It truly must be seen in person. For more information or a personal tour, call Ellie McIntire @ 443-418-7668 or e-mail Ellie @ ellemcintire@mris.com.
see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES
- Central A/C
- Central heat
- Fireplace
- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor
- Family room
- Living room
- Bonus/Rec room
- Office/Den
- Dining room
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven
- Microwave
- Granite countertop
- Attic
- Basement
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
COMMUNITY FEATURES
- Tennis court(s)
- Playground
OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
- Front porch
- Fully Finished Basement
- Quiet Cul de Sac
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Front of home
Deck, back of home
Front porch
Kitchen, Granite
Formal living room
Formal dining room
Wood burning fireplace
Family room
Half bath by family room
Full bath
Master bedroom
Master bath
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #3
Finished basement
Garden bath
Bedroom #4
Office
Contact info:
Ellie McIntire
The McIntire Team of Keller Williams Greater Howard County
If you are planning to move to the Central
Marylandarea and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the
area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the
area included in the service)
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