7 Mallard DriveWestminster, MD 21158Price: $859,000

Welcome to Mallards Landing, featuring 5 large, very private acreage homesites, varying in size from 1.95 to 10.92 acres) in a luxury custom-home community, in Westminster, MD. , presented by MD's new luxury custom home builder, OYL ( On Your Lot ) Builder. Walkout basement options are available on Lots 3-5. Lots 3-5 all back Forest Conservation Area. All wells are drilled & all lots have passed perc tests. Building a custom home should be as elevated as the life you lead. At OYL Homes, they craft residences that reflect your ambition, lifestyle, & legacy on the land you choose. With 5 Models to chose from, The Beethoven, Brahams featured here on 1.953 acre LOT 2 ( a 1 level rancher w/3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, starting at 2,013 finished sq ft., offering two elevation options w/the expandability options of adding a 2nd flr loft bedroom & bath & finishing the basement), Bernstein, & 2 larger floor plan models ( Bach & Strauss). Strauss also offers a Signature Series option w/expandable finished sq. ft. & additional optional features) Any Model can be built on any lot w/the exception of Lot 5 which the Beethoven & Brahams is not an option. A TRUE custom builder, OYL will work w/you to customize/create your vision. , some renderings show 1 -CAR garage option, however, 2 - CAR garages are standard on all lots. Click Documents Tab on the listing to view interior details, exterior features, energy features, construction highlights, kitchen & bath features, customer appreciation standards, The Selections Idea Book & Available Options & Upgrades. Mallards Landing is close to Historic Downtown Westminster. The centerpiece is Historic Main St, which sits w/in a National Historic District & is part of MD's & America's Main St programs. The district extends roughly from Maryland Avenue to Washington Rd, w/Pennsylvania Ave, Union St, & surrounding blocks also contributing to the downtown environment. For prospective homeowners, this is arguably Westminster's biggest lifestyle asset: Historic architecture & older homes, Independent shops/restaurants, Mature street trees, Wide, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, Local events throughout the yr including the MD Wine Festival, Westminster Fallfest & the Flower & Jazz Festival. A traditional "small town" downtown rather than a commercial strip & many destinations accessible w/out getting in the car. The City has also recently emphasized historic walking tours highlighting landmark homes, civic buildings & historic commercial architecture. Buyer appeal: Particularly attractive to people who value character, walkability, older architecture & a genuine town center & then can find the peacefulness, tranquility/privacy back at Mallards Landing. Notable downtown dining options: Italian -Giulianova's & Paradiso Ristorante, Thai / Asian-Ying Thai, Tim Thai, Irish / Pub - O'Lordan's Irish Pub, American / Casual -Johansson's Dining House. Other independently owned pubs, cafs & restaurants along Main Street -Coffee & breakfast -Birdie's Caf a downtown coffee stop on East Main St, Bakery / sweets -JeannieBird Baking Company a particularly recognizable local institution on W. Main St. The City notes that several sit-down eateries have patios, porches/decks for outside dining. Retail & Shopping-Downtown is particularly appealing for buyers who enjoy independent & specialty shopping rather than only conventional national retailers. Broader shopping -For everyday shopping, Westminster also has the MD 140 commercial corridor, w/considerably more conventional retail, restaurants, supermarkets, dept. stores & national chains. The City specifically notes 100's of nationally recognized stores in the MD 140 corridor & surrounding shopping centers. Carroll County Arts Council / Carroll Arts Center is one of downtown's most important cultural assets, featuring live performances, films, concerts, theatre, art exhibitions, children's events. FREE 2 CAR SIDE LOADING GARAGE WITH RATIFIED CONTRAC THRU LABOR DAY