Price Improvement and Freshly Painted! Welcome to this extraordinary Georgian residence on a private wooded acre in highly sought-after Lakeview at Buckskin Ridge. With its striking paver walkway, dormers, stone-and-siding faade, oversized side-load 3-car garage, and triple covered porches, this home is designed for comfortable indoor and outdoor living. The grand two-story foyer has a sweeping curved staircase and hardwood floors flowing into spacious formal living and dining rooms, a butler's pantry, and a private home office leading to its own covered porch. A powder room and mud/laundry room with direct access to the covered side porch and garage add everyday functionality to the main level. The newly completed chef's gourmet kitchen showcases full-height KraftMaid cabinetry, quartz countertops with a built-in John Boos prep station, 30" fireclay farm sink, and premium Thermador Signature Kitchen Suite appliances. The 9'x5' island topped with a John Boos 2¼" rock maple commercial bakery butcher block, offers seating and storage. The pantry and 11' dual workstation complete the kitchen, while 8-ft French doors open to a large screened outdoor living room and composite deck overlooking the private wooded backyard. The great room features 18-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, a fieldstone gas fireplace, and surround sound with a secondary staircase leading up/down. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a tray ceiling with fan, a large walk-in closet and luxury bath, while one other bedroom provides a private guest suite and two bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bath. Oversized hall and linen closets provide additional storage. The expansive lower level features walk-out and full-bath rough-in, ready to finish how you desire. There is an active radon mitigation system, abundant storage and a workshop area with 240V subpanel service. Smart home features include CAT6 wiring, Alexa-enabled LED lighting, dual Ecobee thermostats, whole-home audio system, Culligan water softener, and whole-home water filtration. Just minutes from River Hill, Clarksville, Ellicott City and Columbia, grocery shopping, restaurants, top-rated schools and major arteries (70, 97, 32, 29, 95) - this home combines craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, and the best of western Howard County living - truly a gem! Make your appointment today!