Mark Megahan
Extravagance is the best word to describe number 2 Brett Manor Court in Cockeysville, Maryland. They don’t bother to show the kitchen because only the staff cares about that. What they do show are the over the top entertaining spaces that all the babes in bikinis care about.
Extravagant entertaining spaces
Live authentically, the brochure suggests. You have all the spaces you need for big wild pool parties, intimate gatherings or hiding from the entire world. This property, the Realtor insists, is “a magnificent symphony of luxury and sophistication.” It has two hot tubs, one for summer the other for winter.
They describe it as a “sprawling European estate” which “stands as a masterpiece of architectural opulence.” If you’re looking for a “haven of grandeur and leisure that redefines elevated living,” you found one. There’s even a “multi-level koi pond.”
Guests approaching the home are greeted by a “grand motor court.” Too classy to be called a driveway, it features it’s own fountain and reflecting pool. The tasteful use of stone makes the “sense of splendor” leap out at your senses.
Nestled in lush mature landscape, the estate features “a shimmering pool, reminiscent of a private Mediterranean retreat.” That they suggest, “forms the nucleus of this outdoor paradise.” In addition to the sprawling patio and pool house are an assortment of various sized sheltered gathering spaces.
The lush gardens are emphasized by alabaster balustrades. From the motor court, a flagstone walkway forms gentle stairs to the main entrance. There “graced by meticulously landscaped gardens, unveils a world of elegance where every detail has been considered.”
Guests are assured that “your own private resort stands ready to host moments of celebration and stillness.” The home boasts “Outdoor spaces like you have never experienced. A symphony of delights for the senses.”
Interior even more impressive
Inside, the home features a custom built two-story library, providing “solitude for bibliophiles, holding the keys to numerous unexplored worlds.” When not immersing yourself in “tomes of knowledge and imagination” you’ll enjoy the “elite ultra home cinema replete with celestial ceilings that transport guests to a realm of stardust.”
It has more than surround sound, “rumble chairs beckon with the promise of cinematic enchantment, while a restaurant-style bar invites conversation and imbibing.”
The estate features a yoga room which is described as “a sanctuary of serenity,” while a “sauna promises rejuvenation” and a “state-of-the-art gym serves as your shrine to wellness.”
There’s also a “sports court” and “inspiring billiards room.” You’ll also appreciate the “expansive craft space with skylights awaiting your creative pursuits.”
While they didn’t provide any images of it, the “primary suite offers an oasis of relaxation and opulence. A private balcony providing an enchanting vista overlooking the pool and grounds.”
You won’t mind walking around in your bare feet here because the dressing areas are “adorned with exquisite leather floors sourced from Florence.” That’s to match the “handsome woodworking” For guests, there’s “a fully finished third-floor suite, adding an extra dimension of space and functionality to the property.“
