Shipley’s Grant of Bozzuto carries three key features that you can easily carry out just by living in one of our gorgeous townhomes in Ellicott City!
1.)  High Quality Of Life

Given the hectic and stressful lives we live, we often seek opportunities for rest and relaxation.  Living in a new Howard County home at Shipley’s Grant offers you the luxuries of an outdoor stone fireplace, a centrally located club house to entertain guests and host  events, and close proximity to the best shops and restaurants in historic Ellicott City and Columbia, MD.

2.) Wellness

Everyone wants to live a long healthy life and with your Bozzuto home we can help you achieve that.  Enjoy running through community trails and strolling to shops with your friends and neighbors while simultaneously improving your overall health.

3.) Stress Free

When you walk through your townhome door enter into your very own oasis. The design studio at Bozzuto enables you to create your dream home in Ellicott City, MD. Room by room, item by item, you can make the selections that reflect your own lifestyle.  From Selections like large kitchen islands for cozy family chats and luxurious bathroom fixtures that turn the master suite into a retreat.

These are just a start of things we can offer. Come in and check it out yourself. You wont be disappointed.

Purchasing a townhome in Ellicott City is the perfect alternative to buying a single-family home. Townhomes have several advantages that might make it the perfect option for you.

1. Less Exterior Maintenance. Since, townhomes are attached to one or more dwelling, the amount of exterior maintenance is drastically reduced. Attend to your lovely bushes and flowers without worrying about whose grass is greener.

2. Community Amenities. Enjoy socializing in our lounge, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a walk and visiting the park. This could save you a lot of money, or give you more fitness and entertainment options than your budget would normally allow.

3. More House for the Money. If square footage is important to you, you’ll generally be able to afford more of it in a townhome than you would in a similarly located single-family, stand alone home.

The average listing price for an Ellicott City home in Howard County, the 5^th richest county in the Nation, is set at a pricey $608,707, according to Trulia.com. Fortunately, Shipley’s Grant offers you new homes in Howard County starting from the upper 300’s.

These townhomes in Ellicott City near Columbia are among the finest homes in Howard County, MD. Choose from two distinct series, each with a variety of options and special features to ensure your Howard County townhome has exactly what you need. Not only are these homes offered at an incredibly low deal on, but their closing costs save you thousands. On select models, you can get up to $15,000 in closing costs paid. However, as every good deal, this is for a limited time with preferred lenders only.

Contact Shipley’s Grant today to speak to a sales manager for further details.

Nothing says “summer” in Maryland quite like fresh steamed crabs from the Chesapeake. Shipley’s Grant is here to offer you the local resources to get your Maryland crab feast going this summer with tips on where to buy them and how to pick them!

Get your crabs right near your new Ellicott City home, with fresh bushels at:

- Sea King Seafood Market, in Ellicott City http://www.seaking.com/

– Frank’s Seafood, in Jessup, MD at Route 1 and 175 http://franksseafood.com/

Keep the mess out of your new home and at the restaurant, try:

- Ellicott City’s Crab Shanty http://www.crabshanty.com/

– Laurel’s Bottom of the Bay Seafood (http://www.bottomofthebay.com/

– Catonsville’s Sea Hut Inn http://www.seahutinn.com

Just looking for some nice lump crab meat? Try: Timbuktu in Hanover for award winning crab cakes , Laurel Meat Market in Laurel, MD or Today’s Catch at Wilde Lake Village Center in Columbia.

Whether it’s in your new backyard at Shipley’s Grant Townhomes or in the kitchen, lay out the newspaper and get cracking! Get started by:

Step 1: Picking up a hefty steamed crab. Preferably one with plenty of Old Bay seasoning.

Step 2: Rip the claws off and eat any of the meat that comes off with them.

Step 3: Use a knife, mallet, or fingers to crack open the claws. The best part!

Step 4: Locate the apron. This is the monument-shaped area on the underside of the crab. Pull the apron off and discard.

Step 5: Pull the top of the shell off, starting from the top.  Remove the insides you wouldn’t want to eat (gills (the devil’s fingers to locals), etc.).

Step 6: Break the crab in half.  Use a knife to cut the half again.

Step 7:Eat the white meat, and enjoy!

If that sounds a bit complicated, watch this demo from the premier crab seasoning Old Bay, and enjoy those crabs!

As the days get warmer and the nights get longer, there’s more and more to do in Howard County. From the Howard County townhomes at Shipley’s Grant, a large number of parks and recreational activities are just moments away. Take full advantage of May and try out some of the activities and events we’ve listed here.

Enjoy a Day in The Park: Community parks are all around Shipley’s Grant, from Long Reach Park to Blandair Park to Rockburn Branch Park. Make a day of it by picnicking or hiking or playing Frisbee golf or just watching your kids enjoy the playgrounds. It’s one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to spend time outdoors. www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HoCoParks.htm

Play a Round of Golf: Howard County doesn’t lack for golf courses. Within minutes of Shipley’s Grant, you’ll find Fairway Hills Golf Course fairwayhillsgolfclub.com, Timbers at Troy Golf Course timbersgolf.com and Rolling Road Golf Course www.rollingroadgc.org. It’s a great way to enjoy the May weather.

Have Fun in Historic Ellicott City: The beauty that is Ellicott City’s historic area is getting more attractive. Stop by May 6th for the First Friday festivities and special offers from stores and restaurants. Then, on the 6th and 7th or the 27th and 28th, go on a two-part ghost tour of the city’s most haunted sites. If a less spooky event is more to your liking, try the historic walk on May 14th. www.visithowardcounty.com

Take in the Howard County Cup Race: What better way to spend a beautiful day than by watching horse racing? Attend the 68th annual Howard County Cup Races on May 7th, beginning at 2pm. www.hcibhounds.com and be a part of a long-standing tradition.

Enjoy Concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion: As one of the region’s premier concert venues, Merriweather Post Pavilion is a great place to catch shows. Connect with your inner rocker at the M3 Rock Festival May 13th and 14th. Or see one of country music’s most popular bands when Sugarland comes to town on May 21st. www.merriweathermusic.com

May is the perfect time for going out and enjoying yourself. With Shipley’s Grant, you’ll have a new townhome in Howard County, MD that lets you access everything this wonderful area has to offer. When you own a Howard County home, the best of Maryland is right at hand.

Why are so many people making Shipley’s Grant their Howard County home? Well, you can’t beat the fantastic townhome living or the exceptional community amenities. But we hear time and time again that one of the things that makes living here so great is the on-site retail.

When it comes to brand new homes in Howard County, few communities offer residents the ability to walk to such a great collection of shops and restaurants. When you live here, you can enjoy a morning coffee (or latte or cappuccino or tea) at StarbucksϪ. You can take part in a wine tasting or find that perfect Bordeaux or last-minute Chardonnay at The Wine Seller. You can begin an evening with friends or family by indulging in gourmet brick oven pizza (not to mention pastas, salads and sides) at Coal Fire. And you can wrap up the evening with the delectable ice cream and frozen treats at Cold Stone Creamery.

And you can do all of this without even getting in your car.

With a dry cleaners on the way and restaurants such as Eggspectations, Donna’s, Dunkin’ Donuts and Victoria’s Gastro Pub just a walk down the street, the shopping and dining that surrounds Shipley’s Grant keeps getting better. It’s one of the big reasons why this community is so popular among those seeking homes in Howard County.

Welcome to the new Shipley’s Grant blog where we’ll be posting regularly about a variety of topics of interest to our community residents and to those considering buying a home here. And we wanted to kick things off with some exciting news.

As you know, Shipley’s Grant already has some of the best homes in Howard County. Now we’re proud to say things have gotten even better.

We’re giving our incredible Howard County homes what they so richly deserve: a spectacular space for community residents to hangout and relax with family and neighbors.

We hope you’ll have a moment to come by and check out the gorgeous pool and sundeck that are sure to be hits come warm weather. But don’t think you have to wait to use the outdoor spaces. We’ve also included an outdoor fireplace perfect for gathering together on a chilly night.

We also hope you have an opportunity to take a look at our all new Carriage Townhomes, an exceptional series of homes expanding the offerings of our community. When it comes to new homes in Howard County, few communities have as much going on as Shipley’s Grant. It’s always enjoyable to be here.