10217 Cedar Pond Drive

Welcome to Castlewood, an extraordinary French Normandy Manor positioned on nearly two private acres bordering nearly 7 acres of protected land. A true labor of historic artistry, the estate features structural steel I-beam engineering cloaked in the masterful brickwork of Archie Holleman and the legendary iron artistry of Danny Hurwitz, renowned for his restoration of the White House gates. Cross the threshold via a 200-pound artisan oak door into a breathtaking 40-foot soaring tower foyer anchored by a Gone with the Wind-inspired staircase and an authentic 1629 Lord Symington Fisk coat-of-arms. Rich hand-hewn woodwork, 250-year-old historic yellow pine floors, and grand yet inviting living spaces evoke the romance of classic English architecture, while proportions designed for modern living allow for effortless entertaining. Pass through 9-foot antique church pocket doors to discover a bespoke executive library crafted entirely from a single, select cherry tree with a walnut mantel matching the historic Georgetown Club. Elite Amenities & Luxury Living Designed for the culinary enthusiast, the expansive kitchen showcases rich marble counters, custom cherry cabinetry, and antique brick accents. Descend the spiral staircase to a truly priceless wine cellar, featuring a brick floor reclaimed directly from the historic Gettysburg sidewalk where Abraham Lincoln delivered his address. An upper-level wing hosts a sprawling master sanctuary boasting a fireplace, dual "his and her" bathrooms, and a body-massage jet shower with a heated seat. Luxury lifestyle features abound, including a billiard studio with a high-beamed ceiling, an authentic Finnish sauna custom-built from South African wood, and a multi-zone radiant heat system. Outside, a handmade brick veranda overlooks a botanical collector's dreamincluding 16 Japanese Maples and kitchen gardening bedsCommunity tennis and pickleball courts and miles of running , walking, biking and scenic trails on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. Live where history was made! Love where you Live!