A stone and plank exterior show off this exceptionally built transitional floor plan situated on a 10.5 acres magnificently manicured lot in one of Howard County’s most elegant subdivisions. The 9564 finished square feet on three levels provide a variety of lifestyle possibilities that all occupants will enjoy. A circular drive surrounding a pair of 200 year old trees welcomes everyone to the property. The main house features a first floor with three distinct living areas. The living and family rooms are separated by a large dual sided stone profile fireplace, one of three in the home. A fully finished sunroom adds more magnificent main level space. The first and second level flooring is complemented entirely with Brazilian cherry hardwood except for the kitchen which has an "easy on the feet" cork floor. The library features floor to ceiling wall to wall bookshelves. A large formal dining room for the special occasions backs to the open concept kitchen and breakfast area. A Viking gas (propane) range and stainless steel appliances including an Electrolux refrigerator and separate freezer are surrounded by a myriad of storage space cabinetry. A glass elevator services all three floors. The first of two primary bedroom suites adjoins the kitchen and features two large walk in closets plus an inviting balcony that overlooks the property. The second floor has four generous sized bedrooms including a second primary bedroom with its own stone fireplace. All adorned with en suite baths. A 42x32 recreation room with the third stone fireplace highlights the lower level boasting newly installed plush carpeting, which also has a large multi-purpose room with an adjacent full bath plus a separate 26x24 exercise room. An 80x67 two story wood beamed natatorium houses a 60x30 saltwater indoor pool (no chlorine smells) with extensive flagstone decking and a six person hot tub. A 200 plus year old stone barn has been refurbished into a great entertainment area and it includes a full kitchenette plus a full and half bath and usable loft area and a 15 foot drop down projection movie/tv screen. The barn has indoor parking for three cars as does the main house. This is truly a masterpiece one of a kind home!