ESSENCE Live authentically. Sapphira Farm - Phoenix. Take the road less traveled. A nestled 14 acre perch surrounded by woodland, teaming with wildlife. Distinctive blue standing-seam roofs catch the light. Cheerful pop yellow doors greet you, inviting you in. The doors electrify against the Icelandic aesthetic black barns. Two amazing Amish-built barns punctuate the landscape. Stained in a traditional linseed oil and pine tar finish offering a plethora of possibilities: the ultimate collector space, art studio, horse stalls, a climate-controlled office/lounge awaiting your vision. Propane, well, and septic systems are separately run to support the upper barn's independent use. The grounds invite exploration... a fenced dog pasture bordered by woods, a nine-hole disc golf course with regulation baskets. Embrace the farm to table lifestyle. The sellers are beekeepers with vibrant herb and veg raised beds. Whole house lovingly renovated. Vaulted ceilings crown the sun-washed living spaces, where a dual-sided fireplace connects the sitting room and sunroom. Walls of windows frame your compound and scenic vistas in the distance. A second wood-burning fireplace anchors the gathering space. Newly planted hillside of 150 native Maryland trees (redbud, loblolly pine, black locust, bald cypress) planted in partnership with the MD Forestry Service, ensuring the landscape only grows richer with time. A rare offering. Feel worlds away while being proximate to conveniences. Generator transfer switch. Upper barn 50'x70', 11' high doors, L barn 40'x28' and 54'x28', 12' high doors. Xfinity internet. See sellers amenity list for details. Cultivate your existence. The art of uniting human and home. LOCAL FLAVOR AND PROVISIONS John Brown Store and Wegmans. Favorite local dining at The Milton Inn, Peerce's, The Oregon Grill, The Butler Cabin, and The Filling Station. An exit north offers Graul's Market along with Casa Mia's, Manor Tavern, Woodfire Kitchen and The Creamery Connection. Tap into local breweries, such as Inverness Brewing, Farmacy Brewing and Big Truck Farm Brewery. OUTINGS AND LEISURES Explore the NCR Trail. A 21-mile flat, crushed-stone trail open to hikers, bikers, and horses, it runs along the scenic Gunpowder Falls river. Go tubing on the Gunpowder River. Hike and fish at Loch Raven Reservoir. Enjoy Ladew Topiary Gardens... these gardens are 22 acres of spectacular, award-winning gardens, more than 100 remarkable topiaries, a mile-long Nature Walk, and native Butterfly House. Explore The Manor Mill, a pre-revolutionary grist mill that now houses a wide variety of art and entertainment events. Tee off at Hunt Valley Country Club Golf Course, Hillendale Country Club, Eagles Nest Country Club or Pine Ridge Golf Course. Or visit The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum which honors the history and legends in the sport. PROXIMITY Zippy access to the I-83 on ramp, about 19 minutes to Hunt Valley, and about 15 minutes to Towson. 40 minutes to BWI and 29 minutes to Penn Station. REGION Established in the 1700s, the village was once an old mill town. It notably served as a filming location for scenes in John Waters' 1972 film Pink Flamingos.
