Welcome to this stately brick-front colonial home with 2 car garage in the highly desired Southern Howard County Reservoir Overlook community. Many quality features are offered in this very beautiful home. Gas heat on main and lower levels, with a second zone upstairs with a heat pump. The roof has been replaced in 2021 with a 50 yr architectural shingle. Recent painting and light fixtures have been updated. Unique features include the rear 2 story family room with vaulted ceiling and back family staircase to the 2nd level. This room has exceptional light with the soaring ceiling, extra windows and the transoms. Center focus is the gas fireplace with brick surround. Family room adjoins the kitchen with breakfast nook. A very open and airy floor plan. Entering the picturesque home, you are greeted by a naturally sunlit two-story entry foyer with palladian window over the entry door and gleaming hardwood flooring. With over 4000 total finished sq ft, this home has flexible living space. 1st floor features include another naturally sunlit library/office with glass French doors and full length palladian windows. Generous living room and a separate formal dining room both with hardwood floors that were installed 2019. There is a tray ceiling in the dining room with columns and warm neutral decor. A cooks kitchen has spacious workspace, an island with granite countertops, breakfast bar, beautiful 42-inch wood cabinetry, a walk in pantry which all combine for plenty of storage space. Bright kitchen with extra pendant and recessed lighting. The breakfast nook has a glass door and windows that look out to a custom paver patio in the tranquil, private, 1/3 acre, with a fenced backyard. The kitchen opens to the step-down great room featuring warm natural lighting from the transoms over large windows, a soaring vaulted ceiling with spot-lights that highlight a gas fireplace with mantle. The rear staircase leads to the upper level. The 2nd level showcases an inviting owner's suite with a tray ceiling, sitting area and a generous custom walk-in closet. Spacious primary bathroom has been remodeled with dual vanities with granite countertops, custom tiling in the separate shower, large corner soaking tub. Three additional generous bedrooms and a second full bathroom round out the 2nd level. The lower level is finished and includes a spacious great room with new carpeting, recent paint and a third full bathroom. Plenty of storage in the unfinished portion or room for finishing additional living space. Laundry room is on the main level in the mudroom with a big closet. The powder room is off the main entry hallway. Reservoir Overlook is a small neighborhood with low HOA fees, adjoining the Rocky Gorge Reservoir parkland. Minutes to Maple Lawn or Burtonsville. Local area amenities include the Scotts Cove where you can stroll, picnic kayak or boat(electric or row) on the reservoir. Enjoy the many excellent restaurants and shops in Maple Lawn and Burtonsville. Minutes to Columbia Mall, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and great access to major commuter routes I95, I295, Route 29 and ICC. Conveniently located to Ft. Meade / NSA, JHUAPL, Baltimore, Rockville or Washington DC. Public transportation opportunities via Laurel's MARC / Amtrak lines or the Silver Spring Metro Center and BWI airport. This beautiful home is a rare find. Call your agent for your own private tour. You can be in your new home before the end of the YEAR!