House of the Week – 3/15/24

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿก Welcome to 215 Marley St in New Market, MD 21774! Priced at $500k, this end-unit townhome is a gem ๐Ÿ’Ž in the heart of the community.

Featuring:
– ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 4 spacious bedrooms
– ๐Ÿ› 3 full baths & 1 half bath
– ๐Ÿ  Three beautifully finished levels
– ๐Ÿšถ Moments from the charm of historic downtown’s shops and eateries
– ๐Ÿš— Easy I-70 access for commuters

Inside, you’ll find:
– ๐ŸŒˆ An open floor plan with plenty of natural light
– ๐Ÿ”ฅ A cozy corner gas fireplace
– ๐Ÿณ A kitchen boasting a center island, gas range, and stainless steel appliances
– ๐Ÿ›Œ The primary suite offers vaulted ceilings and a private bath
– ๐Ÿงบ Convenient bedroom-level laundry
– ๐ŸŒค๏ธ A rear deck with a retractable awning
– ๐Ÿš˜ An attached 2-car rear-loading garage
– Plus, a main level bedroom and full bath!

Brinkley Manor Amenities:
– ๐Ÿด Picnic area
– ๐Ÿ€ Basketball courts
– ๐ŸŒณ Lush common areas
– ๐Ÿงธ Tot lots for the little ones

๐ŸŽˆ OPEN HOUSE ALERT ๐ŸŽˆ
– Saturday, 3/16/24 from 12pm to 2pm
– Sunday, 3/17/24 from 1pm to 3pm

Don’t miss out on the chance to make this stunning townhome yours! Come see all it has to offer during our open house weekend. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ 

House of the Week – 3/8/24

๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿก Welcome to your dream home at 12215 Old Frederick Rd, Thurmont! Priced at $750,000, this stunning property is nestled on 9.8 acres of lush land, offering breathtaking mountain views and unforgettable sunsets.

Here’s what you’ll love:
– ๐Ÿ›Œ 4 cozy bedrooms
– ๐Ÿ› 2.5 baths for your convenience
– ๐Ÿ  A spacious 2,669 sq ft living area above grade, plus a partially finished basement
– ๐ŸŒŸ Primary suite with vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace for those chilly nights
– ๐Ÿ›€ Luxurious primary bath with heated flooring, a soaking tub, and a spacious shower
– ๐Ÿ”ฅ 2 pellet stoves to keep you warm and cozy
– ๐Ÿพ An animal lover’s paradise with two pole barns and split rail fencing
– ๐ŸŒ… Enjoy the serene mountain views and stunning sunsets from your new home

Don’t miss the chance to make this your own slice of heaven in Thurmont! ๐ŸŒณโœจ

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How Did The Term “Box Office” Originate?

On the heels of this year’s Oscars ceremony, where so many “box office blockbusters” were honored, have you ever wondered where the term “box office” originated? You couldn’t be blamed for thinking it sprouted from the box-like nature of many old-fashioned box offices, which were enclosed, detached booths situated just outside theaters…but you’d still be wrong.

The actual “box office” beginnings most likely involved a different type of box: the balcony compartments along the edges of a theater, where rich patrons were able enjoy performances from a privileged vantage point without having to mingle too much with the commoners. When the phrase “box office” started appearing in newspapers during the mid-1700s, it specifically referred to the place where people could purchase box seats.

It didnโ€™t take long for theaters to start offering regular tickets at box offices, too. Before that, you usually had to purchase them from some designated person or business in town or at the theaterโ€™s stage door. And that practice didnโ€™t die out as soon as box offices began to catch on.

There are other theories behind how the phrase โ€œbox officeโ€ originated. The word โ€œboxโ€ has been used to describe a money box or collection box since the 14th century, and, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the term โ€œbox officeโ€ could have originally referred to that kind of box. Itโ€™s also been suggested that โ€œbox officeโ€ dates back to the Elizabethan era, when balcony seating was starkly separate from the โ€œpit,โ€ the general admission section where low-paying theatergoers watched the show. But without any written evidence of the term โ€œbox officeโ€ from before the Georgian era, it seems most plausible that it was coined in reference to those box seats. From there, it was only a short leap to using the phrase as a metonym for overall ticket sales, a practice that first gained popularity in the early 1900s.

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