Courtesy of Richard Watson, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. caitlin.mckenna@longandfoster.com
Property Description
Hickory Ridge – one of the region’s premier historic estates, offering classic period details & exemplary materials and craftsmanship on 19.47 acres in Highland, MD. The estate comprises the exceptional Manor House, a charming 1749 cottage/guest house, Carriage House/office, an English greenhouse, and first-class equestrian facilities. The Manor House boasts high ceilings and spacious rooms, including a stunning reception hall, formal living room, gracious dining room, a large, modern kitchen, original 1789 kitchen now used for family dining, paneled library, sunroom, and a mud room. Large bedrooms and modern baths occupy on the upper two levels, and the lower level features the incredible Jockey Club Pub (see photos) and an adjoining rec room. Working fireplaces grace the formal rooms, bedrooms, and the original kitchen. A large, covered side porch overlooks a lovely, recessed garden, and brick walkways lead to an underground wine cellar and a 50×25 heated pool. The bucolic setting is meticulously landscaped & graced by specimen trees, historic boxwoods, stacked-stone walls, & English-style gardens. Equestrian facilities include a 9-stall barn, a separate tack room & gym, double-fenced paddocks, and run-in sheds. Completing the grounds are a 3-car garage & a large equipment shed. Approached by two tree-lined lanes, this historic estate offers luxury and comfort for family living, elegant space for grand entertaining, first-class equestrian facilities, and a rare close-in sanctuary for those seeking privacy with easy access to area amenities.
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Built-In Microwave
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Dryer – Front Loading
- Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
- Oven – Double
- Oven – Wall
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Washer – Front Loading
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Bathrooms
- 5 total bathrooms
- 1 bathroom on all lower levels
- 3 bathrooms on all upper levels
- 3 full bathrooms
- 2 half bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom on main level
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Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms on upper levels
- 5 bedrooms
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Building
- 8,533 sqft living area
- 7,433 sqft above grade (finished)
- 1,100 sqft below grade (finished)
- 276 sqft below grade (unfinished)
- Built in 1789
- Structure Type: Detached
- Wall & Ceiling Types: 9’+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Paneled Walls
- 4 levels
- Federal
- Brick
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Cooling
- Electric
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Exterior Features
- Extensive Hardscape
- Exterior Lighting
- Outbuilding(s)
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Fees
- Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually
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Fence
- Fully
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Fireplaces
- 8 fireplaces
- Mantel(s)
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Floors
- Hardwood
- Tile/Brick
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Foundation
- Stone
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Garage
- 3 garage spaces
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Heating
- Propane – Owned
- Radiator
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Interior Features
- Additional Stairway
- Bar
- Breakfast Area
- Built-Ins
- Chair Railings
- Crown Moldings
- Exposed Beams
- Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen – Gourmet
- Kitchen – Island
- Primary Bath(s)
- Wet/Dry Bar
- Wine Storage
- Wood Floors
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Listing
- 27 days on market
- $437 per sqft
- Property SubType: Single Family Residential
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Location
- County: Howard
- Subdivision: None Available
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Lot
- 848,331 sqft
- 19.48 acres
- Landscaping
- Trees/Wooded
- No Thru Street
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Parking
- Circular Driveway
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Pool
- Heated
- In Ground
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Property
- Historic
- Horse
- Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed,Paddock,Stable(s)
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s),Porch(es)
- View: Pasture,Scenic Vista,Garden/Lawn
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Schools
- School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Middle School: LIME KILN
- High School: RIVER HILL
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Sewer
- On Site Septic
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Taxes
- County Tax: $19,236
- County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- Tax Annual Amount: $23,316
- Tax Year: 2025
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Utilities
- Hot Water: Propane
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This content last updated on December 14, 2025 1:03PM.