Don't miss this stunning light-filled home backing to a woodland preserve in the highly desirable Village of River Hill. The private level lot offers the perfect oasis for entertaining, recreation, or simply enjoying nature. Sip your coffee on the sunny patio or host a barbecue on the expansive deck overlooking magnificent parkland, all while your luscious lawn and gardens remain green with the built-in irrigation system. This gorgeous 4956 sq ft home has been meticulously maintained and features gleaming hardwoods, soaring ceilings, atrium windows, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, a whole-house generator, and updates galore. The 2-story foyer provides a grand entrance with a sight line all the way to the back of the home and its lovely, wooded view. To the left of the entrance is a formal living room with hardwoods and crown molding, and to the right of the entrance is a formal dining room with hardwoods, crown molding and chair rail. As you proceed down the center hall, you enter a spacious family room with soaring ceilings, a wall of windows, surround sound and wired speakers, and a cozy gas fireplace. To the left of the family room are French doors to a private office with hardwoods and a sweeping view of the backyard. To the right of the family is an open gourmet kitchen with center island, 42" white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, Wi-Fi enabled double oven with convection, microwave, dishwasher, French-door refrigerator, pantry, dining space, and built-in desk. A sliding door from the kitchen provides access to the low maintenance deck with cocktail rail and built-in spigot. In between the kitchen and dining room is a butler’s pantry with wet bar, perfect for entertaining and serving. Beyond the kitchen is a renovated powder room, main level laundry, and access to the 2-car garage with Wi-Fi enabled openers. The upper level offers 4 spacious bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, ceiling fans, and generous closets. The expansive primary suite features a sitting area, gas fireplace, renovated walk-in closet, and a renovated en-suite with upgraded flooring, light fixtures, floating double vanity, water closet, glass enclosed shower, heated towel rack, and large jetted tub. An additional hall bathroom on the upper level offers a double vanity and bathtub with shower. The lower level of the home contains a fully permitted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a walkway to a separate entrance, living/dining room, full gourmet kitchen with stylish gray cabinets, stainless appliances, and granite counters, second laundry, full bathroom with large walk-in shower, and the fifth bedroom. This space can be used as an ADU to generate income, as an in-law suite, nanny suite, or guest space, or simply as a fabulous entertainment space to host your super bowl party, game night, or birthday celebration -- the possibilities are endless. Enjoy all the perks of River Hill living including nearby stores and restaurants, an excellent school system, bike trails, walking paths, tot lots and playgrounds, community center, optional pool membership, and all the amenities and memberships available in the Columbia Association.