5307 CATALPA CT, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042

This magnificent custom-built estate, perched atop the prime elevation in Walnut Creek, offers sweeping views, breathtaking sunrises and glowing sunsets, with expansive windows flooding the space with natural light. Located in the River Hill High School district, this 7,100 sq. Ft. Camberly custom-built home with a two-story rear expansion boasts extensive high-end upgrades that blend elegance and comfort for entertaining. This 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home features soaring ceilings and expansive windows flooding the interior with light. Gleaming hardwood floors cover the first floor, staircase and upper hallway, while intricate trims, crown moldings, chair rails and box wainscoting adorn these areas. Custom painting throughout showcases five tray ceilings, enhancing the home's elegance. The two-story foyer leads to the living and dining rooms, connected to the kitchen via a butler's pantry. A private office with French doors offers privacy. A rear staircase from the great room leads to the upper level, offering convenient access to the bedrooms. The Great room, with a 14-foot ceiling and gas fireplace, has five arched transom windows framing sunrise views. Ten casement windows in the sunroom and atrium doors with transom above extend the vista. The 6' X 8' island anchors the kitchen, providing counter seating and cabinetry underneath, plus a dedicated space for meals, complemented by a breakfast bar. Premium stainless steel appliances, including a 5-burner cooktop and double wall ovens, complement the premium granite counters, tile backsplash, pendant lighting and an instant hot water dispenser. 42-inch cabinets with soft-close drawers and pull-out shelves complete the space. The breakfast bar connects the kitchen and sunroom and a 10X6 walk-in pantry offers additional storage. A mudroom with a closet offers practical access. Professional landscaping frames the property, and the recently built 24X16 TREX deck with black railings and solar-lit post caps extends from the sunroom. A bordered paver walkway links the deck to the garage, adding charm and convenience. The garage has epoxy flooring. Security includes motion-sensors and floodlights. Built-in speakers in the kitchen, breakfast area and owner's bedroom await activation. The upper floor, accessible via dual staircases, has four en-suite bedrooms, each with a bathroom featuring new premium Calacatta quartz countertops, porcelain sinks, designer faucets, and spacious closets. The owner's suite features double-door entries to the bedroom and spa bath, large sitting area, dual tray ceilings, cove lighting and crown molding. The bath offers a soaking tub, walk-in glass shower with bench, dual vanities with Calacatta quartz countertops and reverse osmosis filtration, two walk-in closets, and a linen closet. The laundry room has a sink, cabinets, a window, and a 7.5X2 shelf for ironing and folding. A large hallway walk-in closet provides additional storage. The fully finished walk-out lower level features French doors and 10 extra-wide windows across the great room, recreational area and bedroom, creating a bright space for leisure enjoyment. A large closet offers additional storage. A foyer leads to a versatile layout with a customizable wet bar and raised bar seating serving the surrounding entertainment spaces, including the home theater area, game area and sitting area. The private fifth guest suite offers large windows and a walk-in closet, with a full bath featuring a Calacatta quartz countertop next to the bedroom. A walkout atrium door provides access to a 12X16 bordered paver patio, ideal for BBQs, offering unobstructed views of the landscape and surrounding estates. Rarely does a home combine panoramic views, exquisite design, and abundant natural light that fills all three levels. Welcome to Walnut Creek's finest!