Beautifully set among the trees in a sought after location, you'll find this lovely 1 owner custom 2 story home w/walk out basement to the rear. Just outside the Town of La Plata (no town tax, HOA fees), this home offers wooded privacy on a mostly level 1.56 acre lot and is zoned for some of the most popular schools in the county. The sun-filled 2 story foyer welcomes you home! From here, step into the spacious living room and beyond to the formal dining room which overlooks the backyard. There's also a nice sized first floor home office which is perfect for paying bills or today's work-from-home lifestyle. Gourmet meals will be a breeze in this well appointed eat-in kitchen with newer granite countertops that extend around for buffet dinners and additional seating. You'll also find a built-in granite top desk for compiling your grocery lists, a generous sized pantry, and access to the private deck with staircase which leads to the backyard. The laundry room w/closet leads to the attached 2 car garage with electric openers and additional storage space. You'll absolutely love the step down gathering room with 2 story ceilings and attached semi-circular sunroom that provides a perfect place to watch the wildlife frolic and play and comfortable seating for conversation and watching TV. The pellet stove provides fantastic heat for cool autumn evenings. A half bath and access to the unfinished basement w/rough in for full bath can be found on the main level as well. Heading upstairs, you'll find 3 guest bedrooms each with nice sized closets, a hall bath with a granite topped vanity and tub shower combination. Besides having a very large bedroom, the owner's suite boasts another room which is perfect for a nursery, TV room, or gym. Two customized closets lead you into the bath with granite countered double sinks, a private shower/toilet room, and huge soaking tub. Location makes it easy for commuters via Leonardtown Rd. or Route 301.