17509 Skyline Dr, Ashton, MD 20861

Welcome to this rambler surrounded by mature landscaping including pretty tulip poplars in the expansive front yard. Extensive stacked-stone walls & a path meandering to the covered front porch also lend beauty & charm to this property! THIS HOME'S BASEMENT IS PERFECT AS IN-LAW LIVING GIVEN THE DRIVEWAY HAS A LEVEL PATH LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE REAR OF HOME! Owners have taken meticulous care & made updates over the years giving the home modern amenities & fixtures while keeping the old-charm features such as the stacked-stone accent wall in the family rm/kitchen area & the large brick-surround wood stove fireplace in the basement. The gem offers 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths on 2 levels, totaling over 3,240 of finished square feet. MAIN LEVEL: From the flagstone porch w/railing, the paned-glass front door w/sidelights opens into a welcoming foyer lined w/hardwood floors that extend throughout the main level. To the right, the family/breakfast rm features a ceiling fan, recessed & track lighting, & many built-ins including a corner shelving unit, a desk & a dining banquette under large bay window looking out to the treed front yard. The stacked-stone accent wall adds a nice touch to the space, which flows right into the island kitchen. Gleaming granite lines the countertops, while a pair of pendant lights hang above the center island. Cabinets are maple, & the appliances are stainless steel including a Samsung refrigerator & Kenmore Pro cooktop & double wall oven. Glass tiled backsplash finishes up the modern kitchen that has lots of natural light thanks to front & side windows. Off the kitchen, the dining rm features crown & chair rail molding, two-tone paint & a chandelier, as well as sliding glass doors accessing the deck overlooking a stunning backdrop of trees & a patio below. The spacious living rm also has crown molding, as well as a brick-surround, wood-burning fireplace & a huge window offers a serene view of the beautiful scene in the back. All windows throughou