Come see this western Howard County gem on one acre boasting over 3,000 sq ft with top schools for under $600,000! Graced by a front porch, enter the front door into the foyer and notice the hardwood floors throughout the main level. A double-sized foyer closet guarantees ample space for coats and storage. The formal living and dining spaces are spacious, sunny and bright. The front living room offers a fireplace, a brand-new ceiling fan, brand new carpet and fresh paint. Hardwood floors and a new light fixture are found in the dining room. Toward the back of the home is the main highlight: the family room with a soaring vaulted ceiling with skylights and a slider opening to new stairs leading to the spacious backyard. The fireplace, fronted with stone and a wood mantle, promises cozy gatherings on those chilly nights. An eat-in area is located between the kitchen and family room and an open design provides continuity between these spaces. A side entrance with another closet as well as a half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom that was recently refreshed with new flooring and light fixtures. This large room offers two closets and an adjacent bonus room that can be used as a nursery, office or exercise area. This bonus room measures 70 sq ft and if desired, a wall can be added to make it a legal 4th bedroom! The second and third bedrooms are sun filled and complemented with brand new carpet and fresh paint. The hall bathroom was also updated with a new vanity, flooring and light fixtures. The sizable basement (over 1,000 sq ft) offers a rough-in bathroom and is awaiting your personal touches! A full window in the basement is ready for a bedroom addition if desired. Finish it to your liking knowing that there is plenty of space for your design to include a recreation room or home gym, an office, storage or other options. The walkout basement leads to the large side yard, which is flat and perfect for your furry family members or for playing soccer games, throwing a football, or a firepit. Not to mention the roof and HVAC are 1 year old!! Furthermore, this is an ideal location! Surrounded by nature, hiking trails in the Hugg Thomas Wildlife Management Area (275 acres) are less than 1 mile away! Downtown Sykesville is also only 2 minutes away with a historic preservation district. The town has a charming Main Street offering shopping, restaurants, concerts & festivals. Piney Run Park is just a few miles away and features a 300-acre lake with fishing & boating and over 5 miles of trails. Driving north on route 32, this home is located minutes from Eldersburg/Route 26 with grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, shops, and more! Driving minutes to the southeast finds you at Waverly Woods and Turf Valley commercial areas with a golf course and even more restaurants and stores. View the 360 Photo Tour!