Welcome to this simply BREATHTAKING brick front Colonial located in the beautiful community of Lyndwood Manor.  You'll love the bluestone walkway as you approach the front door and be even more pleased with the large covered front porch and stacked stone landscape beds that add that feel of luxury! The welcoming two-story foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring and the open floorplan allows for a sense of elegance, yet complete practicality with today's busy lifestyles. The more formal separate living room to the right has wonderful light through large floor-to-ceiling windows, and the dining room is large enough for holiday meals or family dinners, alike.  Your gourmet kitchen is complete with an oversized island, stainless appliances, a 5 burner gas stove, granite counters and 42-inch cabinets and also features a delightful breakfast/sunroom with access to the rear patio.  The family room is wonderfully spacious at 21x16 and features a gas fireplace plus two large Palladian windows on either side, in addition to a ceiling fan, all adding to the appeal of this space. The main level office/den/5th bedroom is conveniently located and affords easy access to the powder room and mud/laundry room with beautiful new flooring that has been recently updated. On the upper level, the enviable primary bedroom has a tray ceiling and ceiling fan, an exceptional walk-in closet and an attached full bath that has just been beautifully remodeled and features a free-standing tub, an oversized shower, a dual vanity and private water closet. All additional bedrooms have ceiling fans and great closets. There is a unique room that could serve as an upper level laundry (would need to be plumbed) or a fantastic "closet" for oversized linens and great storage. There is a fully renovated hall full bath on the upper level, as well, providing ample space for family and guests, alike. The simply HUGE finished lower level lends itself to a variety of uses from a perfect retreat for a guest bedroom, with a full bath and separate kitchen, to a super spacious rec room with recessed lighting and a ceiling fan, a workout or game room plus great storage and workshop areas. There is also a walkout from this level to the rear yard.  The fenced rear yard of this home features a stone patio with a custom sitting wall creating a great outdoor area for entertaining or simply relaxing and you'll love the ease of yard maintenance with the UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM! **  Situated on a . 23 acre premium lot, this home offers close proximity to shopping, restaurants, The Timbers at Troy golf course and public and private schools. Easy access to major commuter routes including Route 100, I-95, 295, 895, 695 and Route 1.  Minutes to Ft Meade, NSA, Baltimore, the heart of Columbia, Ellicott City, Annapolis, DC and so much more!  **  UPDATES in 2018: New architectural shingle roof and gutter guards *  2021: New windows and sliding glass door from Thompson Creek, New tankless water heater * 2022: Full renovation & remodel of primary bath & upper level hall bath plus fresh paint and carpet!