This 3-4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom rancher sits on a hillside corner lot in the popular water-privileged Kensington/Benfield Manor. A welcoming front porch, brick and paver patio/fire pit area in the side yard, and a level partially-fenced back yard provide plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors. Inside...a large, eat-in kitchen greets you by the front entry hallway with a convenient built-in drop zone to elegantly corral belongings by the front door. The 1-car garage with access from the kitchen also makes life easy for grocery hauls providing additional refrigerator and overflow storage space. Large windows and skylights bring lots of light into the main living area adjacent to the kitchen. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths (one an en suite in the primary bedroom) off the upstairs bedroom hallway make one-level living a breeze. If you want to spread out a bit more...the spacious finished lower level with separate walk-out offers a large open living area with wood-burning fireplace, laundry room, another full bathroom and bonus room that could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom by replacing the existing window with an operable egress window. Or invite the in-laws to stay awhile and add a kitchenette to turn the lower level into a gracious place to host long-term guests or relatives! Enjoy access to the Severn River via the neighborhoods private gateway to the water with boat ramp. Community playground; grocery; shopping; and restaurants all within walking distance. Proximity to Rt. 97 and Rt. 2 for easy commuting to Baltimore, Annapolis, Ft. Meade and Washington. Located in the blue ribbon Severna Park school district. Many upgrades/updates in the past 5 years! (See list of property features in documents) in an active neighborhood with playground, holiday events, community BBQs, food trucks, and fire pit nights on the weekends make this home one that you wont want to miss!