2397 Route 97

Clear your calendar, call your agent, make your appointment to see this fine home right away. This spacious rancher offers 2686 square feet of living space plus a partially finished, walk-out basement. You will love preparing meals in the beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, induction cooktop, range hood, double wall ovens, custom tile backsplash, ceramic tile flooring, tons of cabinetry for storage, plus center island with additional cooktop-WOW! The great room is the perfect place for entertaining family & friends; replete with dining area with bay window, pellet stove with tile hearth & mantel, and living room all finished with engineered bamboo plank flooring. All bedrooms are on the main level of the home! The primary bedroom suite is a great place to start and end the day with hardwood flooring, full bath, separate shower, & deep, free standing soaking tub, closet, and laundry. Bedroom two has easy access to the hall full bath. Bedroom three has it's own private entrance, now used as a home office-many possible uses such as home schooling, home based business, etc; plus hall access to a full bath. There are 2 large family rooms both with skylights. Be sure to take time to relax with a good book in the all-season sunroom. A spiral staircase leads to the partially finished walk-up basement with recreation room, wood burning fireplace, and half bath-the unfinished portion has the utility room and offers tons of storage space! The rear deck is perfect for al-fresco dining and star-gazing. Storage shed in the backyard to house all of your toys, bikes, and gardening tools. 6+ car circular driveway. 1 acre mostly flat lot with fish pond and vegetable garden. No HOA! The home is centrally located in western Howard County making easy access to Olney, Burtonsville, Westminster, Frederick/Ft. Detrick, Mt. Airy, Ellicott City & Columbia. Your commute just became easier as I70 is just 2 miles north! The Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Howard County public library, and Western Regional Park are all directly across the street along with restaurants, shops, and services are within walking distance. All entry doors, and vinyl replacement windows in recent years, roof approximately 15 years, HVAC approximately 12 years. It's all right here, come see this fine home and make it yours today!