With its vast lawns, old stone houses and rolling streets, Hampton offers residents the feel of the country only a stone's throw from the Baltimore Beltway.
Known for its parklike setting, Hampton is a neighborhood with unmatched convenience that's roomy enough to let residents stretch their legs. Annual neighborhood events like the July 4 parade and popular amenities such as the Hampton community pool make the area of 635 homes feel much smaller.
"There's a real sense of community," said Doug Ober, president of the Hampton Improvement Association. "There's a lot of open space, a lot of breathing room and yet there is a very close-knit community."
Tucked neatly between the Loch Raven Reservoir, Interstate 695, Dulaney Valley Road and Providence Road, Hampton provides a diversity of home styles, both old and new.
The neighborhood is best known as the home of the Hampton National Historic Site, a 60-acre park with a 1790s mansion that recently reopened to the public after a nearly three-year renovation.
Over the years, Hampton has retained a reputation as a comfortable location for those looking to start a family as well as empty nesters. "There's a mix of some very young families to our most senior residents who have lived here since the 1930s," said Ober.