The Metropolitan Magazine

They say that to everything there is a season. And perhaps this is true, because one of the area’s leading residential communities, Rowen’s Mill, has ramped up for spring by mobilizing Rinnier Residential’s 75-plus years of impeccable construction expertise and flexibility to make its capstone community more irresistible than ever.
When we think of spring, we immediately think green, which is especially appropriate when it comes to Rowen’s Mill because green thinking is what cutting-edge builders like Rinnier Residential are all about. That means things such as high-efficiency Andersen Windows and Rinnai tankless water heaters, which are just two of the optional features you’ll find in a Rowen’s Mill home. Be sure to get details from Sales Manager Brandon Ziska or Residential Sales Specialist Carolyn Wheaton about things like solar-panel roofs, geothermal HVAC systems or Rinnier Residential’s high-efficiency wall systems, which include advanced firewall protection that will guarantee you and your family a home on the forefront of environmental responsibility, with industry-leading insulative value.
Rowen’s Mill also stands for freedom and individuality — freedom from nuisances like lawn care, snow removal and more — all for a ridiculously low HOA of $100 a month — and the individuality to essentially design from the ground up your own custom, Rowen’s Mill dream house.
More than anything, though, being a cherished member of the first gated community on the Eastern Shore means peace of mind and contentment of the soul.
Consider 10 acres worth of wooded walking trails, a spring-fed fishing pond, a gorgeous heated in-ground pool with lighted pavilion and, last but not least, Blair Rinnier’s personal gift to his extended Rowen’s Mill family — a three-quarter-million dollar, 2,000-square-foot clubhouse, resplendent with plasma TV, fireplace, sumptuous leather sofas, cathedral ceilings and a fully functional kitchen, all of which are available for the exclusive use of residents for everything from just lounging around to formal black-tie events — and what you come away with is a shared reality that seems to conjure the best elements of a luxury spa and the ultimate paradise.
On a more intimate level, however, there is the all-new Lankford — the latest addition to Rowen’s Mill stable of incomparable properties. The three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Lankford offers a first-floor master suite, an open loft, large great room, whirlpool tub, walk-in closets and a two-car garage for an unbelievable $249,000 — an incredible value by any standard. And as with all Rowen’s Mill homes, the floor plan of the Lankford is exceptionally customizable, so the space is designed to accommodate things like an additional 200-square-foot home office as well as another 150 to 200 square feet available for a sunroom if the buyer so chooses. All in all, there is a potential $100,000 savings to be had with this incredible unit, which must be seen to be believed.
But there’s more.
Rowen’s Mill also has an amazing 3,100-square-foot villa called the Hastings, which features a first-floor master suite with up-lit tray ceiling, whirlpool, premium ceramic tile and granite double-bowl sink. There are hardwood floors throughout the first floor and a gorgeous Yorktown kitchen with Meganite counters and a wet bar. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with large walk-in closets and a large full bath. This Hastings offers lots of storage space and an attic over the garage. For an asking price of $389,000, there are at least $75,000 in free upgrades that come with this one-of-a-kind unit, including a surround-sound audio system, GE Profile steel appliances, a sunroom with skydeck and an all-brick patio.

Meanwhile, for those with more townhome tastes, there is a deal-of-the-century available on Rowen’s Mill’s Aston model home. Launched from a 1,900-square-foot platform, the Aston comes with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, nine-foot ceilings on the first floor, a two-story foyer with chandelier and a spacious great room. The expansive master suite, meanwhile, features a walk-in closet and a large open-tiled shower with corner whirlpool tub and double vanity in the master bath. There is a walk-out second-floor skydeck off the master suite, as well as covered front and rear patios, an oversized garage and even an elevator option! The price for this top-to-bottom luxury? How about $249,000!
But no matter which you ultimately adopt as your family’s personal haven, rest assured that every Rowen’s Mill home is stick-built. Each home comes with wood flooring in the foyers, and includes fireplaces, walk-in closets, recessed lighting, whirlpool tubs, stand-up showers, York HVAC systems, insulated garage doors, screw-and-glue flooring and a Guardian security system — and that’s just inside the house! Outside are things like 30-year algae-resistant shingles, elegant landscaping motifs by Legendary Landscaping, in-place irrigation systems, sod packages, choice of driveways and, best of all, a brick-and-block foundation, which not only is aesthetically superior to the typical concrete-slab approach but confers a greater insulative value and structural soundness upon the entire home.

From the home inside-out — and its surroundings — Rowen’s Mill is perfection. To become a part of this splendid community, Ziska and Wheaton are there to assist you through the entire turnkey process and answer any questions you may have. Contact them at 443-880-1273, or pay a virtual visit to Rowen’s Mill at www.RowensMill.com.

By Nick Brandi