New roof as of 9/18/2020! Huge rancher on over 1/3 acre with NO CPRA taxes although you are in the heart of Columbia. Brick and siding accent the sprawling rancher with a full finished, walk out, daylight basement with the perfect arrangement for an in law suite or private apartment. Side entry from a deck into the basement starts with the 2nd kitchen, complete with a commercial stove/oven, dishwasher, ref, plenty of cabinetry granite countertop and an island. Full wall of storage closets in the living area, fireplace and windows. You don't feel that you are in a basement with the 4 doors off the living space with so many windows providing natural light. New plush carpeting in the entire finished areas of the basement. Sliders to the back patio with views of the treed backyard and more decking/landscaping. The finished rooms continue to the laundry room w/upgraded machines and more cabinets and closets. Storage under the stairs and more closets as we continue to the European spa bathroom with steam sauna, oversized tiled shower and modern vanity. And this was ONLY the lower level.... Upstairs the floor plan combines traditional bedroom suites but with an open great room living area. Entering from the front porch you can see in 3 directions, plenty of windows providing warm natural sunlight. In the great room under the cathedral ceiling, there are 2 skylights accenting the front area. Perfect for plants, painters or sun-worshipers. The brick fireplace has a woodstove insert that can provide heat. The long island has built ins on the family room side and a long counter bar ready for stools! .On the main kitchen side, plenty of counterspace and the downdraft Jenn Aire stove/range with exchangable parts to grill or add burners. There is plenty of cabinet space. A built in pantry with pull out panels for storage, lazy susan and pull out shelves in the lower cabinets. SS sink, newer refrigerator and dishwasher. Formal dining area with bay window. Side door off the kitchen leads to patio with retractable awning, pergola over patio and stairs to the rear yard. The "door to nowhere" in the back yard conveys! In the front yard located under the majestic mature trees, there are swings, firepits and a deck set up like a stage. Creative minds can use this space in a variety of ways as it is a perfect setting to just sit back and enjoy the views of the trees and nature. The north side deck and barn/shed storage building have seen better days and will convey as is. They could use some TLC or remove and start fresh. Last but not least on the main level of the home are all of the 4 bedrooms and an additional 2 full baths. All the bedrooms have hardwood floors and wood doors. The owners suite has a big corner whirlpool/soaking tub, L shaped vanity with shower and tiled floors. The walk in closet is spacious and well planned. The hall bath has a deep Kohler tub/shower combo, tiled walls, new vanity and a linen closet inside the bathroom. Located in the Hickory Ridge area of Columbia, minutes to the downtown/Lake area, minutes to Rt 29 and 32. Convenient to JHUAPL, NSA/Ft Meade and both Baltimore and Washington! Very country feeling you will have living in this rancher. It is perfectly set in amongst the stunning trees and mature landscaping at the end of a very wonderful street full of beautiful homes. Peaceful place to come home to.