Wow! Private, wooded 1.6 acres with custom colonial in a great location close to Damascus and Gaithersburg with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.  Set back from the road and nestled in a grove of trees this charming retreat offers stained wood siding, replaced roof, huge flagstone patio, newer wall oven and hood, wide plank wood floors on most of the main level and an extra large two car garage with new silent door openers.  ***** The large entry foyer separates the living room area from the kitchen and dining area.  With wood built ins and a fireplace, the living room spans the width of the home and serves as a sunny gathering place with French doors to the back yard.  The combination dining room and kitchen have a center island and corian counters.  A bonus room off the kitchen offers another access point to the back yard and patio and a wood stove for optimal coziness - great for an office or sitting area!***** An updated powder room and mudroom with laundry is just off the dining area, with another access point for the patio.***** The huge stone patio with brick retaining wall gives you plenty of room for outdoor entertaining with a gorgeous view of the lawn and garden. Watch the sun set and enjoy the large flat back yard. ***** The step down sunroom with cathedral ceilings and wood beams has a tiled floor and French doors to the back patio giving you more space for work or play.  Access to the oversized garage with an extra refrigerator is from this room.***** Upstairs off a generously sized landing is an owner suite with full bath with tiled floor plus two other good sized bedrooms with a tile floor hall bath.***** The basement is unfinished with interior and bulkhead stairs.  The home is on well water and septic with an 80 gallon hot water heater. **** School assignments are to Laytonsville ES, Baker MS and Damascus High School.  No HOA.