Howard County Hilltop Views from this Comfortably Updated Colonial. *** Follow the tree-lined drive as it opens to the clearing where the house is perched, and enjoy the tranquil views from the breezy covered front porch. *** Step inside the recently remodeled main level with hardwood floors and an inviting, accommodating layout. *** The updated kitchen offers crisp, white cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash, and newer stainless appliances, with ample table space and a floor-to-ceiling bay window in the breakfast room that gives panoramic views of the rear yard. *** Host gatherings large and small on the main level, with a traditional center-hall layout and formal dining room. *** Or relax in comfort in the flexible family and living rooms, which have been opened up to a singular great room, allowing sunlight and traffic to flow. *** The cozy brick fireplace anchors the space, and the wide sliding glass doors lead to the rear deck. *** The Primary Bedroom is an owner's retreat, featuring a large and tastefully updated Primary Bath complete with dual vanities and glass enclosed shower. *** A hall with dual walk-in closets leads to the charming and roomy office, with plenty of space for two to work or study from home. *** The upper level offers three additional bedrooms, a beautifully updated hall bath, an oversized storage closet, and is newly carpeted in a soothing neutral tone. *** The remodeled lower level features recent carpet, a spacious rec room, a third full updated bathroom, and a separate finished room that would make an ideal second office, study space, exercise room, play area or hobby space. *** The lower level includes a separate storage area, laundry area, and a walkout to the side yard with a recent French drain. *** The beautiful, partially wooded yard offers a large shed, plenty of open space with included play equipment, as well as 3+ wooded acres to explore. *** Well maintained inside and out, the updates that bring peace of mind include a newer roof, trim, and gutters with guards, a repaved driveway, a new well pump and water conditioning system, one newer HVAC unit, as well as a replacement chimney lining. *** This home provides ample vehicle parking space, with an attached, side-load two car garage, and expansive paved parking area that can accommodate six cars or more. *** With easy access to the best local dining and shopping that Mount Airy has to offer, this home provides picturesque, wooded serenity blended with modern convenience.