Don't miss this thoughtfully upgraded townhome featuring 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths with 1 car garage in Hickory Ridge / Columbia but with no CPRA! Owner has made numerous updates to this home both inside and out! Enter the home from the front storm door or interior front facing garage. On the first level, there is a family/rec room, a half bath, a large storage room and utility closet. Sliding door off family room leads to the tastefully planned & planted rear garden with blue slate patio & walkway, vinyl privacy fencing, a beautiful river birch plus shrubbery & perennial plantings. From the 1st floor, walk up to the the main level, with an open concept floor plan allowing for many different configurations for living / dining / entertainment space. The living room space has recessed lighting and large windows overlooking the front of the home. The kitchen includes espresso wood cabinetry, white quartz counters, stainless steel appliances with gas cooking, ceramic tile backsplash, large island/breakfast bar and a pantry. Dining area adjacent to kitchen has space for a large table with gleaming engineered hardwood floors. Walk out the dining room slider to the west facing rear trex deck to catch the sunset overlooking the community forest conservation area in the rear. Upstairs, find 3 bedrooms, the laundry closet and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom has tray ceiling with crown molding, recessed lighting, walk-in closet and an attached en-suite bathroom with upgraded double shower head and double vanity sink. 2 additional bedrooms and hallway full bath with . washer and dryer located in laundry closet in the hall. 1 driveway space. Charge your EV directly in the garage with the built-in electric vehicle charger. Insulated garage doors. Tankless water heater. A UV filter has been added to HVAC system to improve air quality/flow throughout the home. The gutter systems for the front and rear of the home have been upgraded to Thompson Creek with built-in clean outs for easy maintenance/access. Main and upper levels feature 9'+ ceilings throughout. All carpeted areas have upgraded carpet and padding. The home is conveniently located off 32/29 with quick access to Routes 95, 100, 70 and JHAPL, Fort Meade / NSA. Located in Columbia, featuring Merriweather Post Pavillion, The Mall in Columbia, Whole Foods, Howard County Community College, Lake Kittamaqundi and more, this home is close to so much.