Come home to this stunning, all brick rancher on nearly an acre backing to Patapsco State Park, and enjoy the easy lifestyle and convenience of this home and this community! From the welcoming foyer, through the handsome main rooms, to the private primary suite and 3 additional bedrooms, you'll appreciate the quality and attention to detail for one-level living, and the benefits of a custom design by Robert Kaplan, AIA, and construction by John McDonough. While the home is spacious, it never feels overwhelming. The living room features a vaulted ceiling highlighting the fireplace and a full box bay window, and is open to the formal dining room. A second fireplace is in the family room with its custom built-ins for a large-screen tv and books. These rooms all have gleaming hardwood floors. The open, spacious kitchen includes a breakfast area with views to the family room, and doors to the screened porch and patio beyond. Nearby is the laundry room, and access to the oversized double garage with a walk-in storage closet. The bedroom wing also includes extra closets, and recessed lights are throughout the house. Wood floors throughout the bedroom wing are newly refinished. The primary suite, with its view of the back yard and Patapsco Park beyond, has an en-suite compartmented bath and a walk-in closet, Three generous secondary bedrooms share a compartmented hall bath with double-sink vanity. The lower level with full-sized windows has a tremendous clubroom with plenty of space for a game table and a media center, 5th bedroom, and a full bath. The side door has a level exit to the yard. High crawl space provides additional storage with easy access. And you'll love the outdoor living that backs to Patapsco State Park! The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a stone patio and grill area, retaining walls, fencing, and paved guest parking. Sprinklers and drip irrigation help maintain the plantings and lawn. And there are all sorts of special details that make this home a delight for its new owners! Roof replaced September 2023; triple-pane windows; 6-inch walls. Howard County has announced plans to extend public sewer for access sometime later in 2024.