11224 Chaucers Ridge Court N

Welcome to this stately brick-front 2-car-garage colonial home in the highly desired Southern Howard County Reservoir Overlook community. This picturesque home provides a wonderful, naturally sunlit two-story entry foyer with palladian window over the entry door and gleaming hardwood flooring. 1st floor features include a naturally sunlit library/office with glass French doors and full length palladian windows. Generous separate living room and formal dining room offer hardwood floors and a tray ceiling. A cooks kitchen has spacious workspace and an island with granite countertops breakfast bar, a walk in pantry, beautiful 42-inch wood cabinetry both combine for plenty of storage space and pendant and recessed lighting. The breakfast nook has a glass door and windows that looks out to a custom paver patio in the tranquil, private, 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. An added feature is the rear staircase leading 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 bathroom with a corner soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities, custom tiling in the remodeled shower. 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 is on the main level in the mudroom with a big closet. The powder room is off the main entry hallway. Community amenities include the Scotts Cove Recreation area on the Rocky Gorge Reservoir, the many excellent restaurants and shops in Maple Lawn, 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.