7190 Mink Hollow Road Highland, MD 20777

Tucked behind a long private driveway on 3+ serene acres in the heart of Highland, this stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath rustic modern retreat offers the rare combination of true privacy and everyday convenience in the coveted River Hill School District. The driveway is an experience unto itself — a canopy of towering trees arches overhead creating a shaded, enchanted tunnel of green that feels like stepping into another world entirely. A breathtaking collection of mature trees frames your approach, including magnificent dogwoods, flowering ornamental trees, a striking Oklahoma Redbud, vibrant azaleas, and cheerful forsythia that put on a seasonal show unlike anything in the neighborhood. Expansive vinca ground cover lines the entire driveway, creating a lush, manicured entrance that sets the tone for everything that follows. The southeast-facing front welcomes beautiful morning light that fills the main living areas, creating a warm and naturally bright atmosphere that greets you every single day.Inside, the rustic modern aesthetic strikes the perfect balance between warmth and sophistication. The beautifully renovated kitchen is the heart of the home — anchored by a large center island perfect for gathering, a dedicated coffee bar, a spacious walk-in pantry, and a second pantry for the family that truly lives and cooks at home. A thoughtful side entrance makes unloading groceries effortless, and the renovated baths throughout reflect the same care and attention to detail found in every corner of this home. The owner's suite is a true sanctuary — featuring his and her walk-in closets that deliver the storage and separation every couple deserves. A brand new water heater with instant hot water and expansion tank means you never wait for a hot shower — a small luxury that makes a big difference every morning. On cool evenings, gather around the wood burning stove as warmth fills the room before stepping outside to your deck.The fully expansive deck runs the entire length of the home — built for large gatherings, summer barbecues, and quiet evenings with a glass of wine as the sun sets over your private wooded acreage. Deer and wild turkeys make regular appearances just beyond the tree line, giving this property a living, breathing connection to nature that no neighborhood subdivision can replicate. The fully finished lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a complete bedroom suite — ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair suite, or a private home office. Five bedrooms, 3.5 renovated baths, a 2-car garage with carport below deck, two additional front parking spaces, and a large shed with a drive-in ramp — perfect for storing a riding lawn mower or converting into the ultimate she-shed or he-shed — make this home as functional as it is beautiful. Whether it is morning coffee on the deck watching deer graze at dawn, an afternoon stroll down your private driveway beneath that magical canopy, or simply sitting in the quiet that only 3+ acres of Highland can deliver — this is a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find at any price point.Located in the River Hill School District — consistently ranked among Howard County's finest — and just minutes from MD-32, MD-108, New Hampshire Ave, and major commuter routes to DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, this address delivers the best of both worlds. Southeast orientation, natural light, spectacular seasonal landscaping, new water heater with instant hot water, 3+ private acres, and a home thoughtfully updated throughout. Properties like this — on lots like this, in districts like this — do not come available often. Coming Soon. Your private retreat awaits.