LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Classic & well-maintained extra-large home in highly sought after CHATHAM/VALLEY MEDE community of Ellicott City! This is updated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2,569 sq. ft. family home offers a lot of space and TONS OF STORAGE. The LOCATION is very convenient to award-winning schools, community pool and tennis club, grocery stores, restaurants, retail shopping, coffee shops, library, gym, and major commuting routes (I-70, Rt-40, and Rt-29). The house sits on a 0.51 acre lot set among mature shade trees and thoughtful landscaping. There is a large back yard, a three season sunporch with sliders and screens, and, not one but TWO relaxing shaded decks! Enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine from either deck or sunporch while overlooking the serene backyard perfect for BBQ's, sports, kid's playing, dogs running around. The setting of the property is unique for this neighborhood as there is a wooded area and small brook behind the property, creating a wonderful, open, private & quiet vista. Many types of animals can be seen here, including deer, fox, rabbits, cardinals, blue jays, hawks and many other types of birds. As soon as you enter the home, you will notice the beautiful and well-maintained hardwood floors and updated lighting. The well-sized living room and dining room have access to the upper deck which overlooks the peaceful backyard. The eat-in kitchen boasts beautiful black honed granite counter tops, cherry cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, and stainless steel appliances. Down the hallway, there is an updated full bathroom, 2 bedrooms with their own double closets, and a large primary bedroom with a private full bathroom, his and hers walk-in closets, another double closet, and a linen closet. Although the home is shaded by mature trees, it offers an abundance of natural light. The lower level contains multiple rooms, including a large family room with a cozy wood fireplace, new LVP flooring, and access to the sun porch, lower deck, and the backyard. Also on this level are two additional bedrooms (could be work-from-home offices), a half bathroom, a utility room/additional storage room, as well as a mudroom with washer and natural gas dryer, and direct access to the oversized 2-car garage. The home offers a TON OF STORAGE inside the house, garage, attic and interior crawl space under the stairs. The roof, natural gas furnace and A/C have all been replaced recently. What more could you want in your next home? Priced for immediate sale. Preferred closing Early to mid-July. Property Details Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Full bathrooms: 2 1/2 bathrooms: 1 Main level bedrooms: 3 Main level bathrooms: 2 Living room Dining room Kitchen Lower Level bedrooms: 2 Main level bathrooms: 0.5 Family room Furnace room Mud room Sun Porch Measurements of rooms (rounded to nearest half foot) Main: Living Room, 15 x 16 Main: Dining Room, 12 x 10 Main: Kitchen, 12 x 12 Main: Bedroom-Primary, 14 x 23 Main: Bedroom-Secondary, 11 x 13 Main: Bedroom-Third, 9 x 12 Main: Bathroom-Primary, 14 x 23 Main: Bathroom-Secondary, 7.5 x 7.5 Lower: Family Room, 13 x 22 Lower: Bedroom-Fourth, 12 x 13 Lower: Bedroom-Fifth, 13 x 13 Lower: Bathroom, 3.5 x 5.5 Lower: Utility Room, 9.5 x 13 Lower: Mudroom, 8.5 x 13 Exterior: Sun Porch, 14 x 14.5 Exterior: Lower Deck, 12 x 20 Exterior: Upper Deck, 8 x 12 Exterior: Garage, 21.5 x 26.5 Exterior: Front Porch, 5 x 8.5 Total interior livable area: 2,569 sq. ft. Finished area above ground: 1,569 sq. ft. Basement: Full, Area: 1,000 sq. ft. Total number of fireplaces: 1 Condition Property condition: Very good for age New construction: No Year built: 1969 Heating Heating features: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wi-Fi Programmable Smart Thermostat Cooling Cooling features: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Wi-Fi Programmable Smart Thermostat Utility Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Internet: Verizon Fios and Xfinity