Exceptional Dufief Mill colonial with all the bells and whistles. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, a finished basement, deck, fenced yard and gorgeous kitchen and upgraded and updated finishes and systems throughout. Backs large quiet, common use field, conservation area with wildlife including deer, foxes, woodpeckers, and barred owls. **** So many updates/upgrades: designer high quality kitchen, newer HVAC unit outside plus newer condenser on indoor unit; new double hung windows; upgraded electrical service; updated baths; a premium wood shed; repainted deck; poured concrete foundation in basement; two sump pumps; radon mitigation system and a 35-year fence made from hemlock and black locust. *** Well cared for hardwood floors run through the main and upper level. Lower level has berber carpeting. *** The beautifully remodeled gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, large center island/breakfast bar, Miele high performance induction cooktop with hood, solid wood cabinetry plus beautiful granite countertops and backsplash. You will enjoy the expansive view of the back yard! *** The chef's kitchen opens to the family room with a brick fireplace and built-ins as the focal point. FSliding glass door take you to the deck with steps to the almost 1/3 acre fenced in yard backing to peaceful open space. *** The first floor library provides a convenient place for work or study. The separate dining room gives you a wonderful entertainment experience, along with the large living room. *** The main level also offers a mud room and a separate laundry room. *** Upstairs the primary bedroom offers an updated luxury tiled bath ensuite with separate vanity area and cedar closet. The three other large bedrooms share an updated hall bath with a new manufactured stone counter and vanity. *** The finished lower level recreation room offers plenty of recessed and track lighting with plenty of room for activities and entertainment. There are also separate bonus rooms and a built-in workshop area. There is a large clean finished crawl space. *** The fenced backyard offers trees and a wooden deck backing to open space; plus a fenced raised garden bed and a basketball court/concrete patio area. *** School assignments are to Stone Mill ES, Cabin John MS and Wootton HS. *** Convenient location off of Dufief Mill Road, with bus stop at corner serving Shady Grove Metro and Traville Transit Center. Minutes to Kentlands, Shady Grove Hospital, Universities at Shady Grove, shopping, restaurants and parks.