Location is ideal here in southern Howard County community of Hammond Village. This charming all brick rancher sits on a gorgeous half an acre lot. Front and back landscaping and mature trees create a parklike setting. There is 100 ft across the front and over 200 ft deep, lot extends to the other side of the creek! Imagine sitting out on the peaceful deck or screened porch and enjoy the views. Wrap around deck off the screened porch. Carport with side door entrance into the home. Paved front walk to the front entrance into the main living room. Notice the refinished/restored hardwoods throughout the main level living areas. Anderson windows have been recently added as well as a roof installed less than 10 years ago. Other upgrading you will notice, as you move from the dining room into the kitchen, are the beautiful cherry cabinets in the remodeled kitchen. There are a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths down the wide hallway. Primary bedroom en suite with remodeled/updated full bath. Spacious 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with a remodeled hall bathroom. In the lower level the owners had set up an in law suite with living quarters including a bedroom with closet and full bath. All the rooms are open to provide natural light throughout from the rear slider and window. There is another exit to the rear yard from the utility laundry room and plenty of storage space. The hot water baseboard oil furnace has a heat pump back up and the heat pump provides central air conditioning. The home has a 1 year Cinch Warranty that will convey to the new owners. The surprise storage room/root cellar under the carport is perfect for storage. Note, there is no heat or ac in that one room. Sliding glass door to provide a walk out to the rear yard. Brand new exterior sewer lines have been installed June 2023. The straw is covering the new seed. Minutes to JHUAPL, NSA/Ft Meade and Maple Lawn. Located between Rt 32/Rt 216, Rt 29/I95. Ideal for commuters. Recreational facilities surrounding the community. Walking distance to Hammond Park, Pool and Elem/ Middle School. No HOA. Plenty of parking space on the paved driveway. Call your agent today or stop by the open house Sunday 2-4pm