8248 SANDY STREAM RD Laurel, MD 20723

Spacious colonial with over 5000 sq ft inside! Located in Patuxent Springs, Laurel Howard County, this home is set back in the lovely community, on a dead end, tree lined street. Stately brick front colonial with 2 car garage, has almost every option offered at the time of construction and the 1st floor library/guest suite with additional 4th full bath, that was not a standard feature offered in this community. Entering the 2 story foyer, the grand chandelier was an additional upgrade added by the sellers. 1st floor guest suite/office off the foyer with new carpeting and private entrance into the full bath. The rest of the main level has hardwood floors and plenty of windows in every room. Formal living room, opens to the large dining room. Off the living room is the french doors that is the entrance to the sunken sunroom with 2 walls of full length windows and the rear french doors. Vaulted ceiling, fan and it's own hvac zone. So much sunlight and scenic views, you will love the flexibility this large living space will offer. Door out to the full length wooden deck, built with county permit by an engineer/owner who expected to live here for a long time, so it was built to last! Two sets of stairs lead down to the backyard. 2nd entrance to the deck is found in the family room. This family room has a large bay window and a brick fireplace, with raised hearth and mantle, that has never been used. Laundry room with cabinets and utility sink lays between the family room and 2 car garage. Centered between the FR and Dining room is a very large kitchen and breakfast room with box bay window. Silestone countertops, including the center island breakfast bar. Upgraded appliances include the 5 burner downdraft cooktop, double oven/convection oven, refrigerator with icemaker. You will find 2 sinks in the kitchen is so convenient. Large built in pantry and charging station are set out of the way of the cooking center! Full wall windows over the sink with tranquil view of the backyard. Upstairs the primary ensuite is spacious with double walk ins with lights, full bath with soaking tub, sep shower, double vanities and linen closet. Skylight adds natural light to the tiled bath. Full hall bath services the 3 other bedrooms. All the bedrooms and the primary bath have fresh paint. All of the 2nd floor and stairs has new carpeting. Zoned hvac has a total of 3 systems; the upper level, main/lower and sunroom has it's own. The lower level is full of usable space. Huge rec room with walk out to the rear yard. Sunken workshop with shelving. Alcove for game room, back area for exercise room, utility room, walk in storage closet and storage room. 6th bedroom with window and closet and the 4th full bath, finish the level. Extra freezer, wood flooring extras and treadmill convey. So much home! Patuxent Springs is a wonderful community with great access to major routes, employment centers at JHUAPL, NSA/Ft Meade. MARC trains are minutes away, and a short drive to SS Metro, ICC. We are halfway between Baltimore and Washington yet you will feel you are in far from the city as you surround yourself with parks and recreational options. Shopping in Columbia, Maple Lawn, Laurel. All the best found here in southern Howard County. Call your agent today. WE can get you in as quick as you can settle!