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Tucked along the South Branch of the Patapsco River, Sykesville sits at the crossroads of history.
Before the founding of the United States, Native Americans from the Susquehannock and Lenape tribes frequented the area to hunt and grow crops.
Sykesville grew out of the 3000 acre Springfield Estate owned by William Patterson of Baltimore, one of the founders of the B&O Railroad and a wealthy shipbuilding magnate. Patterson’s daughter wed French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother. His son, George sold part of the estate (1,000 acres) to his business partner and friend, James Sykes, in 1824 that later became the town of Sykesville.
In 1831 the B&O Railroad’s Old Main Line, the oldest piece of continuously used railroad in the world, connected Sykesville (then known as “Horse Train Stop”) to Ellicott’s Mills, Baltimore and beyond. Industry came to the Patapsco River Valley and its wares were shipped from the port of Baltimore to the entire world.
Union and Confederate troops marched through town during the Civil War. Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart’s troops in 1863 occupied the town, pulled up railroad tracks, destroyed telegraph lines and burned the bridge over the Patapsco River.
in 1883 legendary B&O Railroad chief architect E. Francis Baldwin’s iconic brick railroad station in town was completed. This station is now the home of Baldwin’s Station Restaurant.
Baldwin’s Station (Courtesy of WikiCommons)
Today, boutiques, services, restaurants, cafes, shops, and parks line the historic Sykesville Main Street corridor. Festivals and functions dot the calendar throughout the year.
Main Street, Sykesville (courtesy of WikiCommons)
Recreational opportunities are found through the area. Liberty Reservoir, the largest of the three Baltimore City municipal water reservoirs with its 81+ miles of shoreline, hiking, and mountain biking trails presents countless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. The Morgan Run Natural Environmental Area, Patapsco State Park’s McKeldin section, and Carroll County’s Piney Run Park and its 300 acre lake are only a short bike ride away. Multiple smaller county and community parks are found around nearly every corner.
Liberty Dam and Reservoir (author’s picture)
All of these reasons and so many more is why in 2016, Sykesville was named “Coolest Small Town in America” by BudgetTravel.com.
7596 Willow Bottom Road…
This beautiful end of group town home is truly turn key and loaded with features and amenities across its 2000+ square feet of finished living space. The open concept main living level has upgraded wood flooring, a massive family room, an eat-in chef’s kitchen with center island, granite counters, under cabinet lighting, and stainless steel appliances with natural gas stove.
Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen
A large and spacious low maintenance deck is adjacent to the kitchen faces gorgeous sunsets.
The two car garage and attached driveway under the deck open into a laundry room attached to the finished basement with its own full bath.
Back Deck, Driveway, Garage
Vaulted ceilings in the bedroom level are complimented by upgraded carpeting and massive windows. The luxury master suite has a third level loft and spa-like bath with dual sink vanity and oversized shower with dual shower heads.
Master Suite Loft
Downtown Historic Sykesville and its shops, services, and outstanding restaurants is only a few minutes away via the pedestrian tunnel under Maryland Route 32.
Situated a few short miles north of Interstate 70 along Route 32, this home is approximately 25 minutes to Baltimore and 45 minutes to Washington, DC.
