Situated in the gently rolling hills of Western Howard County, this special 28 acre property will not disappoint the buyer that seeks a tranquil setting while having easy access to commuter routes to DC, Baltimore, Frederick and Annapolis. With Cattail Creek running through the property, wooded as well as open spaces, you will find peace and quiet at home. Eco-Conscious Buyers! Earth-Friendly Architecture Buyers! You could be the next steward of this “earth-friendly” home, an early iteration of contemporary organic architecture! Are you interested in self-sustaining homesteading? Potential to live off-the-grid if need be while still availing yourself of all the convenience benefits of Howard County? Then you MUST, simply must tour 15746 Union Chapel, which leverages an earth berm design to create a passive solar house, an attached greenhouse offering buffer space, a solar thermal system, and a stack effect heating/cooling system incorporating a "heat sink" (southern rock exposure) and a cool northern forest glen. You will see all of these eco-friendly features in 15746 Union Chapel - and more! The floor plan offers flexibility and easy ability to expand. Unfinished space over single car garage could be a great home office, playhouse +++++ There is a whole house generator. 6.8 +/- acres of the property are in Forest Conservation. There is no further subdivision potential. Adjoining 1+ acre buildable lot can be purchased as a package if interested. See MDHW2056126