Make a Grand Entrance: Dream Home Ellicott City

Make a grand entrance every time you come home to this Ellicott City house.

Would you like to make a statement every time you come home? If so, this $1.05 million Ellicott City home might be the one for you. The two-story foyer with dual staircases says "I have arrived" and a whirlpool tub adds a nice touch of luxury. The home, at 11511 Fox River Drive, has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and sits on 1.14 acres of land in the Patuxent Chase subdivision. It has plenty of room for guests, too, with a private guest suite on the first floor. Once your guests arrive, they'll want to be entertained; no problem. The home has a spacious game-room with a built-in theater and plenty of room for a billiards table, card table and whatever other games suit your fancy. The house is listed by Coldwell Banker. For more information…

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Howard County Dream Home: Bring The Outdoors In

This house has plenty of space to entertain all your friends, and then some.

Have you ever wanted a tree inside your house? Maybe not, but this 7,000 square-foot, $1.5 million house in Dayton has one, as well as a well-appointed pool house, a large patio, and nine acres of land. This four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath house located at 14147 Triadelphia Mill Road features a two-story wall of windows looking out on a landscaped yard. The in-ground pool out back is encircled by a brick patio and also features a built-in hot tub. And if you're looking to entertain it would be hard to find a better house: This one comes with a wet bar on the first floor, as well as another inside the pool house. The pool house has its own bathroom, dining area and vaulted ceiling. The house features a rec room, high ceilings, and a …

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Dream Home Ellicott City: Own a Bit of History

In the market for an 18th century manor? Take a look at this Ellicott City home.

Live Like James Rouse: Howard County Dream Home

The master planner's Columbia home offers lakefront views and remnants of the past.

There's a piece of history on the market in Columbia, one that offers some of the best views of any lake in the city—James and Patricia Rouse's Wilde Lake home. James Rouse was the founder of the Rouse Company and a noted developer who led the design of the city of Columbia, Fanueil Hall in Boston and indoor malls across the country, according to a biography in the Columbia Archives. Patricia Rouse married James in 1974 and later went on to co-found the Enterprise Foundation with him in 1982, noted her obituary. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house located at 10450 Waterfowl Terrace still has many of the design features the Rouse's added after they bought the home, such as a breakfast nook, clay tiles on the kitchen counters and around …

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Dream Home Ellicott City: Room to Relax

This $1.55 million estate has room for you and the in-laws. And your golfing buddies.

Looking for a house with room for the in-laws? Plenty of room? Take a look at this Ellicott City home - estate, rather - at 4245 Heritage Hill Lane. With a two-bedroom in-law apartment and more than 11,000 square feet, there's enough room to ensure no one steps on anyone else's toes. For those who like to entertain, or just relax, the $1.55 million property also boasts a swimming pool and a 9-hole golf course. This property was last sold in 1995 for $1.925 million, according to tax records. It's been on the market since September of last year, listed by the The Creig Northrop Team Of Long & Foster.

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Dream Home Howard County: Manor on Manorstone Lane

This custom brick home in Columbia is equipped with an intercom system.

For $1.2 million it could be you driving up the extended driveway of a new 7,000-square-foot house in Columbia's Harper's Choice village. The luxurious custom brick home located at 11520 Manorstone Lane in Columbia backs up to woods and is just minutes away from Hobbit's Glen Golf Club. The house boasts six bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a three car garage. Amenities include an intercom system, central vacuum and a wet bar. The house was built in 2003 and has been on the market since Aug. 24, 2012, according to Long and Foster Realty, the listing agency. The house is certainly nice, but how does it compare to the $1.5 million modern Ellicott City manse complete with an indoor pool, open floor plan and private pond in the backyard? Related: - …

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Dream Home Ellicott City: Modern Design on St. Charles Place

Have a look at what money can buy you in Ellicott City.