You will never want to leave this beautiful home with a park-like setting that backs to the Patapsco River with your own private path leading directly to the river! Recently upgraded with new Hardi plank siding, Leaf guard gutters and a new roof, this amazing home offers many attributes for stress-free living. With approximately 4,200 sf of above-ground living area, there is an additional 1,300 sf of lower-level space! This property is a haven for wildlife and has exceptional features both indoors and out. Experience the seclusion as you drive down the lane which opens into a paved circular driveway redone in 2016. Beautiful landscaping and an expansive wrap-around porch are there to welcome you. Enter the home through the ¾ lite door with sidelights. Step through the foyer to the formal dining room and spacious formal living room (can be used as a secondary office or playroom). In the rear of the home, the family room draws your attention with its soaring two-story ceiling brick fireplace and a Regency Pro Series Wood Insert Fireplace, a wood mantle and second story windows. Two sets of French doors lead to the deck as well as to the four-season room addition. This coveted sunroom offers countless windows and breathtaking views of the woods. It is perfect for entertaining. The sunroom abuts the kitchen and provides a seamless open concept. Highlighted by new quartz countertops, the kitchen is a chef’s dream with a central island with seating, double ovens and an amazing number of cabinets and counter space. Located off the kitchen is a lovely breakfast room featuring many windows and lots of natural light. A 15-lite door lets you slip out onto the side porch to relax with your morning coffee. The main level is completed by two separate half baths, a side foyer with a 12-lite door & sidelights, and a laundry room with plenty of storage space. The large garage offers 3 doors and countless space! The upper-level hallway overlooks the family room below and is enhanced by light wood flooring artistically edged with dark wood. Two spacious bedrooms share a full bath with dual sinks remodeled in 2018. The owner’s suite is an oasis offering multiple closets, top-down bottom-up shades, and a Palladian window. Luxurious is the best word to describe the ensuite owner’s bath. Beautiful tile, a soaking tub, a vaulted ceiling, and an enclosed water closet are only a few of the amenities. Do not be fooled by the shelving - it is a Murphy door to the incredible private office beyond! Outfitted with executive built-ins, there is a solid wood walnut desk, floating shelves, cupboards, drawers, bookcases, and even a mini fridge (all convey). All with dark engineered wood floors and more vaulted ceilings. The lower level is equally impressive! There is rec room space with recessed lighting, another bedroom & full bath, water already piped for a kitchenette or bar, and so much storage in many different locations you will never run out! French doors access the side yard. Other notable features incl. replacement of all second story windows (2021) and a 50-amp whole house generator hookup. Enjoy the shaded backyard, with a fire pit & the trail to the river. A main-level deck is anchored on stately brick columns with stair access to the yard. Both enclosed storage and under-deck storage are available for your exterior needs. Invisible fencing is installed for your canine family member. This location is ideal! Surrounded by nature, hiking trails (275 acres) are 4 miles away! Downtown Sykesville is min. away with a charming Main Street offering shopping, dining, concerts & festivals. Piney Run Park (a few miles away) features a 300-acre lake with fishing & boating and over 5 miles of trails. Min. from Eldersburg & Turf Valley with restaurants, shops, grocery stores, golf & more! Easy access to commuter Rtes. 32, 97 & I-70. This location provides some of the best schools in the state. View the 360 Photo Tour!