Stunning custom mid-century modern on 3.5-acre private lot w fencing around main yard. Designed/owned by noted architect James Grieves, FAIA, expanded by another noted local architect, David Gleason AIA, in 1980. This single level 4Br 2.5 BA was designed to blend inside and out, and takes advantage of the secluded, fenced wooded lot. The house features walls of double pane glass and most rooms have access to the outdoors. In addition to the 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the home includes a large open kitchen, separate dining room, living room, family room/den/library and sitting area as part of the master suite. The home also has a new commercial grade TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roof with a 30-year warranty. The main entrance, surrounded by a Japanese-like courtyard, steps down into the living room with walls of glass and a stunning brick-wall fireplace with a full-length hearth that extends out and around as a bench. Just off the living room is the separate dining room with custom built-in hanging credenzas. The family room/den/library room has built in bookshelves and entertainment equipment storage.The large, open, renovated kitchen features custom cherry cabinets, a large island with architectural resin countertop, two sinks, recycled paper workspace countertops and a new backsplash featuring ceramic penny round tile. Appliances are stainless steel, including a new double oven and a 5-eye cooktop. The kitchen, with new flooring, opens to the screened in porch as well as the patio that runs along the back of the house. Another patio surrounds the pond/wading pool with miniature waterfall. The spacious, private master suite is at the top of the L-shaped home. Walls of glass and a fireplace mark the secluded space, showcasing a stunning, sunken shower with wall of glass and a door that opens to a small, private courtyard. A sitting area is perfect for reading or watching television. The three remaining bedrooms run along the vertical wing of the house. The home also features insulated, bump out closets that protrude from the home, rather than taking up interior space.The home is located in beautiful Velvet Valley, minutes from 695, and surrounded by other mid-century modern and contemporary homes. The local schools are Woodholme Elementary, Pikesville Middle School, and Owings Mills High School. Shown by appointment only.