**Sellers have established an offer deadline of 5 pm on Monday, 2/24.**. Lovely villa-style home in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Hickory Crest. This former model home has a charming front porch that will steal your heart the moment you arrive and with its end-of-group location next to wooded open space, you'll enjoy just sitting outside to relax and unwind. The vaulted entrance foyer is bright & open, with a den/office space with built-ins directly on your right and a spacious powder room on your left. Gleaming laminate floors lead you through to the dining area with recessed lighting as well as the living room space with its double-sided, remote-controlled gas fireplace; On the other side of the fireplace, there's a fabulous sunroom with loads of windows to look out to the rear & side yards and wooded open space; Large, open kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, recessed lighting and new LVT flooring; A breakfast area with chair railing is just off the kitchen where there is a sliding glass door that takes you out to a cozy concrete patio with fencing - perfect for a small pet; A laundry room with full-size washer & dryer and storage cabinets is located between the kitchen and the 1 car garage. In this garage, you will find ample parking for 1 car PLUS a large attic storage space that you can easily access with a ladder and a CUSTOM BUILT, remote-controlled electric hoist that assists in raising and lowering items from the attic storage space -- That's a one-of-a-kind amenity you'd never know was there! The primary bedroom suite is located on the main level and has a walk-in closet as well as 2 additional closets that flank the window seat; The primary bathroom has an easy walk-in shower, updated light fixtures, and double sinks; The upper level offers extra space with a 2nd bedroom, large walk-in closet and a full bath; 2 solar tubes have been added to flood the inside of this home with natural sunlight; Impeccably maintained by original owners: New Roof 2024; Gas furnace 2018; Water heater 2015; Venetian blinds on all windows on the main level; Residents of Hickory Crest can say goodbye to shoveling snow and mowing the lawn and instead enjoy community activities and events hosted at the clubhouse. There are scenic nature paths that wind throughout the community; A short walk or drive to the Hickory Ridge shopping center which has a top-rated Giant Grocery store, a dry cleaner, wine shop, & several dining options; Not to mention the Johns Hopkin's Howard County Medical Center is only 3 minutes away (1.5 mi)! A low condo fee of only $239/month and NO CPRA makes this home and this community one of the very best options for over 55 living in the area. You won't want to miss this one!