10855 HARMEL DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Step into this charming colonial-style home, ideal for anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming space in a quiet neighborhood. The home offers great curb appeal with its classic stone gable front and entry porch on a corner lot.  Upon stepping inside, the high 9-foot ceiling foyer greets you with natural light coming through decorative Palladian glass window, and elegant hardwood floors welcome you. The layout flows easily to the dining room and study, offering flexible living options.  The formal dining room features plush new carpet, crown molding, and chair rail details, and access to the adjacent butler's pantry and kitchen, offering versatility for both casual and formal dining occasions. Fifteen light French doors open into a gracious study, providing a generous space for work at home bathed in natural light from the French doors and additional two windows.  A cozy family room located next to the kitchen offers a perfect spot to relax, featuring a gas fireplace, hard wood floors, and plenty of natural light streaming in from large windows framing views of the green backyard. The open plan design makes it a great space for everyday living or hosting gatherings where guests can meander. The adjacent kitchen features a bright, white cabinetry, an island that works well for meal prep, breakfast bar, and breakfast nook with a slider door for easy access to the dining deck.  The main level is completed by the mud room with a pantry closet, laundry center, and access to the attached 2-car garage.  Upstairs, four bedrooms include the primary bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling and an attached luxury bath offering a soaking tub, expansive double vanity, and a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub providing a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home. Three secondary bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the upper level. Downstairs, a spacious lower level offers endless lifestyle options and possibilities for and customization. The neutral-toned carpet is a comfortable and unifying element that transitions from the media area to the exercise area. There is also a generously sized unfinished storage area plumbed for a full bath.   This charming home presides over a half-acre corner lot with a charming picket fence in front, and a rear deck inviting outdoor living and dining.  Outdoor living is enhanced with an 8-zone undergound irrigation system for a lush green lawn.  Nestled in the heart of Howard County, this desirable community blends serene woodland trails with access to major highways such as MD-100 and I-95. These convenient routes bring you closer to destinations like the scenic Hobbit's Glen Golf Course, Howard County General Hospital, and Columbia Mall. Whether you're seeking higher education at Howard Community College or indulging in the diverse dining, entertainment, and shopping experiences of downtown Columbia, this location offers the perfect balance of tranquility and connectivity.