17720 Country Hills Rd, Ashton, MD 20861

Who doesn't want to live on Country Hills Road & walk path right to Sherwood High School! If relaxing in comfort, beauty, outdoor entertaining & gardening on your private oasis surrounded by open green spaces make you happy, this quality custom-built 5 bedroom home on 2.25 lush acres in the Spring Lawn Farm community of Ashton is for you! Set on a cul-de-sac, the sprawling home is as charming as it is elegant and inviting from the wraparound Brazilian teak front porch & spacious, well-appointed spaces on the main level, to the generous upper-level bedrooms & expansive walkout basement w/recreation & home office space & even a conference room. The endless spaces are especially beneficial during this time when much of work & schooling take place in the home! The facade exudes a cool, country vibe that's oh so charming! Inside, the 2-story Foyer w/an impressive chandelier, beautiful wooden staircase & newly-refinished hardwood floors make a great statement. The formal dining Room to the left features crown molding, a built-in China cabinet, gorgeous chandelier & lots of natural light via front & side windows & a side atrium door access the wrap-around porch. A Gathering Room to the foyer's right is exquisite w/crown molding, recessed lights & windows galore! There's a pair of front windows, a side window, plus a double side window that looks out to the courtyard of a second front entry. This entry offers convenient direct access to a large true laundry/mudroom with COREtec flooring, an abundance of storage cabinets & country space w/a convenient sink. There's a large walk-in pantry & a rear door that opens onto a large brick patio w/a stone fireplace. Access to the attached, oversized 2-car garage is also off the mudroom; the garage has a work bench, 4 windows & a side French door. The Kitchen WOWS w/light maple cabinetry, gleaming new granite countertops & GE stainless-steel appliances including a 5-burner gas stove. A large square-shaped center island has a prep sink while an over-the-sink window is dressed up w/a transom & offers a gorgeous view of the expansive Trex decking w/custom railing. Crown molding, recessed lights, 2 storage closets & built-in wine storage are also featured in the gourmet Kitchen that's any chef's dream! A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace highlights the adjacent Family Room, which features new carpet & a rear wall lined w/windows & atrium doors to the deck. The multi-tiered deck has steps down to the spacious yard that includes terraced areas, a framed garden to the side, a shed & plenty of leveled space for a future pool. The main level is rounded out w/a Powder Room featuring a pedestal sink off of the foyer. A carpet runner lines the oak stairs to the Upper Level - home to 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths. All bedrooms have new carpet. The Owner's Suite sits at the top of the stairs & features 2 closets including a walk-in, a built-in chest of drawers, cathedral ceilings w recessed lights & windows on 3 walls including a large picture window overlooking the backyard. The Owner's Bath has ceramic flooring & surround w/detailed work, an oversized double vanity, soaking tub, separate shower & 2 front windows plus a side window. Bedrooms 2 & 3 both have rear windows & share a Buddy Bath that has a double vanity & tub/shower combo. Bedroom 3 has a walk-in closet. Bedroom 4 also has a walk-in closet, as well as a pair of front windows & a side window. Bedroom 5 sits at the end of the hall & is spacious with vaulted ceilings, rear & front windows & a wall nook. The 3rd Full Bath has a single vanity, tub/shower combo & built-in linen closet with a wall nook. Another linen closet & window nook in the hallway complete this level. This amazing full-size walk-out basement is finished w/Berber carpet & recessed lights & offers additional living spaces including a large rec room, an abundance of rear windows w/a decorative ledge below, French Doors to the yard & French doors leading to a Home Office.