**Offers due by 12pm on Mon 3/16 ** Nestled on a serene 0.20 acre lot backing to Matthew Henson State Park, this delightful 5-bed, 3-bath single family home captures timeless charm with its classic white picket fence and expansive front and rear yards. Fresh paint (2026) and hardwood floors throughout the light filled main level create an open layout ideal for entertaining friends and family. The spacious kitchen features updated white shaker cabinets, gas cooking, a sunny breakfast nook with a butler's pantry, and a large bay window overlooking the front lawn. The bright and airy living and dining areas offer a sliding glass door that provides easy access to the rear deck, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, dining al fresco, or simply relaxing while taking in the peaceful wooded view. Single level living is made easy with the owner's suite just down the hall, featuring two closets and an en-suite bath with an updated vanity and tiled walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms on this level offer ceiling fans and ample closet space, and share a well appointed hallway bath with a tiled tub/shower combo. The finished lower level, featuring a separate exterior entrance, expands the living space with a large rec room centered around a cozy wood burning stove set against a brick accent wall, creating the ideal spot for a movie night in. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, bonus workshop area, and a laundry room with extra storage complete this level. Enjoy the outdoors in the fully fenced rear yard which features an elevated deck, expansive patio, and storage shed - perfect for summer gatherings, gardening, and plenty of space for kids and pets to play. Additional highlights include a water softener system, newer roof (2024), water heater (2021), and convenient off-street parking for up to two cars. Unbeatable location and just minutes from the Matthew Henson Trail, Stoneybrook Local Park, Wheaton Metro Station (red line), Westfield Wheaton Mall, AMC Theatres, and the public library. Plus, easy access to all the dining and shopping that downtown Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Kensington provide. Don't miss this!