OFFER DEADLINE 4 pm. Wednesday 4/12/23. Looking for that elusive ranch home that is move in ready? Welcome to 411 Melbourne Boulevard in the friendly community of Colonial Ridge. Close to the MD/DE line, the neighborhood boasts an elementary school, nearby shopping and restaurants and, as a bonus, this home lies within the Elkton town limits - providing perks like seasonal yard waste removal and trash service. The home itself has only had one owner and though a time capsule, it has been exceedingly gently lived in. With minimal effort and some paint, this home could easily be brought forward to a modern aesthetic, giving the new owner instant equity. Spring is the perfect time to see this home, with it's lovely flower beds and budding bushes. Sit and watch the world go buy on the expansive front porch while enjoying the soft scent of the blooms on the gorgeous camelia bush or savor the quiet solitude of the large backyard from the rear covered porch. This home is the larger of the ranch models and even has a two car garage! The owner has recently had the concrete driveway replaced and all of the landscaping  has been freshened up for the season. Entering the home into the large airy eat in kitchen, your attention is immediately drawn to the pretty bow window - the perfect place for growing kitchen herbs or pretty plants. There is plenty of counter space and even a pantry! Coming in from the garage you will pass through a small laundry room that has plenty of space to add some upper cabinetry, coat hooks and pegs, creating a small mud room. On this side of the home you will find the generously sized primary bedroom with ensuite bath, completely private from the two secondary bedrooms which are on the other side of the home and share the hall bath. Both of these bedrooms are well sized and feature neutral paint and custom curtains. The family room, with it's vaulted ceiling, is open and airy and has double doors leading out to a covered porch perfect for grilling and chilling! The yard is big enough that a large deck could be added to create even more outdoor living space. There is a full basement that could easily be finished into a family room, work out space, office or even all three - there is plenty of space to make your vision a reality.  Make your appointment today and be enjoying your new home before the trees are fully in bloom! Out of state family is finishing up some last minute cleaning.. Decision o be made on Wednesday evening but seller retains the right to accept an offer before that time.