Brittingham. That may be all you need to know. Or perhaps – Severna Park schools. Or even the daily choice between a tranquil 5-minute stroll to Kinder Park out the front of the neighborhood, or the smooth cycle to the B&A trail out the back. Or conceivably it's mostly about the home. This one has only ever known one family and has been meticulously maintained inside and out. A complete kitchen remodel occurred in 2013, followed by a new design and build in the primary and hall baths in 2016. Other noteworthy features and updates include a brand-new Hot Water Heater (April 2023), new Furnace (Dec 2022), new Dishwasher (2022), new carpet in various bedrooms (2023), the Roof was re-done in June 2018, an irrigation system with an annual maintenance contract, and a programmable thermostat to control the temperature even when you are not home. Step inside to a towering foyer showing the way to opulence. We can also say luxurious and lavish because it's true and alliteration is fun. The living room's musical vibe shows off a full-length bay window, and on the far wall you'll wonder what lies behind the double doors. A secret room perhaps – with built-in shelves and desk where you might establish a private study for you or an open homework headquarters for the kids? With 5” oak plank flooring throughout the main level and the open gallery above, the rich reddish-brown wood frames the entire living experience. The remodeled granite kitchen with eat-in splendor makes you whisper “this is it…”. Only then you'll notice the underlit multitude of soft-close Shaker cabinets. High-end stainless stands everywhere it should and in some places you'd never expect – like the unmatched microwave in a drawer next to the wine fridge you've always wanted. You might call it a chef's kitchen. We call it extraordinary. The two-story family room joins the kitchen to form the centerpiece of the home, creating flow for family and fluency for living well. Along with French doors, large windows illuminate the space from floor to ceiling, framing a spectacular brick hearth with an always-ready gas fireplace. Turn the other way, and the dining room is just right for, well, your table – surrounded by elegant crown molding and chair rail as you share meals together in the years to come. You might hide all day (and night if your guests won't leave) in the colossal primary suite with its four closets of all kinds, including walk-ins. Spend hours in your ensuite bath transformed by marble and artistic tile – with a programmable heated floor, a soaking bath reclined just so, and an opulent shower surrounded by tile, marble and frameless glass with both overhead rain and hand-held luxury. It's a retreat when you need it, or when you want it. The lower-level features high adventure getaways for the kids, a special place for guests with a full bath, and tons of storage for you. An escape in so many ways. Or maybe you're looking for that perfect outdoor space, with enough privacy and distinction to shape your open-air experience? Can you say immaculate and impeccable? An abundance of established landscape in evergreen and three-season flowering plants around a brick paver patio and gorgeous wood pergola, extends the feel of home outdoors. And you'll top it off with a yard that backs to deep woods, providing enduring tranquility and endless exploration for the kids. Welcome to great expectations. We know you're going to celebrate living in your new home, centered in the middle of everything Baltimore, DC, and Annapolis can offer.