8816 Cardinal Forest Circle, Laurel, Maryland 20723 (MLS# MDHW2022698)

Reduced $25,000! Great price and quick occupancy offered on this Colonial in Southern Howard County! One of the best lots in the community. Sunny front yard, currently gardens, fully treed backyard. On over 1/3 acre lot which adjoins the wooded common area back and side, owned by the county. Sit out on a huge 2 tiered deck and enjoy the natural wooded beauty with birds, nature, flowering trees and bushes. Inside and out the home has had years of major renovations to maintain the condition. Besides the 2 tiered wooden deck with built in benches, the previous owner had the home resided with vinyl siding and installed a basketball court in the rear yard. Would be a great spot for an outdoor firepit or play area. Current owner had Roof replacement 2018, Thompson Creek thermal windows 2018, HVAC replaced 2018 and gutters with gutter guards installed 2019. From the covered front porch to the tiled foyer you then will see the sunny living and dining rooms off to the right. The kitchen is center rear with slider off the breakfast nook to the deck. Remodeled kitchen with Quartz counters, pantry, tiled backsplash & upgraded appliances. Light fixtures have been replaced with modern black metal designs. Family room with hardwood floors and stone front wood burning fireplace. Recessed lights and fans are installed throughout the home. Convenient powder room on the main level was remodeled with upgraded cabinetry, tiled floor and modern fixtures. Upstairs are 4 generous bedrooms, the primary has a walk in closet in addition to the double closet with mirrored doors. Custom designed bath/dressing area was remodeled to include a double vanity and upgraded tiled shower. Hall bath was remodeled and has the tub/shower combo, upgraded double vanity and tiled floor. Bedroom 2 is oversized with 2 double closets, generous size in bedroom 3 with double closet, bedroom 4 has hardwood flooring. All carpeted areas on the main and upper levels were installed 11/2022. Finished walk out basement features a true 5th bedroom w/full egress window, double closets & 3rd full bath. Unique design to get maximum finished usable space. Laundry is in the basement along with storage closet. Walk out through the slider to the lower deck. Upper deck is off the breakfast area. Both thermal sliders and the front glass paned thermal door were replaced with the windows. 2 car garage and off street parking. NO HOA fees. Great location near the Rocky Gorge Park where with proper permit you can fish, kayak and non power boat out on the reservoir. Minutes to I95, JHUAPL, NSA, Ft Meade, MARC trains, ICC, or short drive to downtown SS for metro. Quick settlement and occupancy possible. Calling all gardeners! You won't find many homes with an edible garden in the front yard. During the quarantine, this very creative owner designed a front yard garden with a variety of vegetables and fruits. Surrounded by a 6 foot deer fence, this garden was previously inspected and approved by the county. NOTE.....Not a gardener? No worries as the fencing is vinyl mesh with metal poles. Can be removed and returned to the normal yard in no time. You can easily remove unwanted vegetation and have grass planted in the spring! Most of the beds are shallow or raised and easily removed. Most of the ground mulch are wood chips to keep down the weeds.