Expansive 5 bedroom/3.5 bath home on over 3 acres and in-ground pool! This Colonial style home has been updated and well-maintained including newly refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted throughout. Enter through the foyer with high ceilings and beautiful stairwell. Off the foyer is the formal living room with a cozy fireplace and large picture window. The refreshed and spacious kitchen is filled with sunlight from two skylights, wall of windows and French doors! The kitchen boasts new granite countertops, all stainless steel appliances and a breakfast island. Kitchen also hosts a built-in desk and storage makes for the perfect home office. Off the kitchen is the formal dining room with great views of the property. Family room offers additional living space and has sliding patio doors leading to the pool/patio area. Conveniently located on the main floor, the laundry room and powder room round out the main floor. Head upstairs for the large primary suite and bedrooms! Primary suite boasts a walk-in closet, double sink vanity and deck overlooking the backyard and pool. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths with double sink vanities complete the upper level. Lower level hosts the 5th bedroom, rec room and storage room. So much amazing outdoor space to enjoy! Gorgeous in-ground pool and hot tub with a tranquil rock waterfall and patio makes for the ideal place for gatherings and entertaining. The inground freeform pool ranges from 3' to 10' deep and has Paramount in-floor cleaning system. Pool and hot tub were both replastered in 2021. Mature landscaping surrounds the home and there is plenty of space to garden. Attached, side entry two-car garage. New home hot water heater - replaced in 2022. New roof in 2019. Nestled in Howard County with easy access to Rt 32 and I-70. This home has it all and makes for the perfect place to call home.