Nature lovers' oasis! Generous lushly wooded 1/2 acre property in Severna Forest; one of Severna Park's most coveted water-privileged communities. This home boasts well-appointed spaces, a classic design, and hardwood flooring throughout. Main level features three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room with wood-burning fireplace and large bay window, separate dining room, spacious kitchen, mud room/workshop area off kitchen. On the upper level, you'll find a fourth bedroom, a gracious fitness room or make it a fifth(!) bedroom, and a third full bathroom. Basement is the full size of the house, and includes plenty of storage space, and a large partially finished area (renovation of the finished area recently begun. Framing completed. Walls remain ready for you to finish to your taste). This lot offers peace and tranquility, a beautiful pond with waterfall that can be enjoyed from the large screened in porch, as well as an active blue-bird box. Property boasts a unique large 9x9x10' aviary (with electricity) for a falconer or bring your parrot/large bird (can be easily converted into a shed, workshop, chicken coop, incredible fort for the kids; or seller can remove). There is also a huge maintenance free Lifetime shed! Generator hookup provided (or could be converted to EV charger), as well as extensive structured wiring throughout the home for network, smart home, etc. Updates include: large (470 sq. Ft.) Screened porch (built 2020) with three new ceiling fans for three+ season enjoyment; chimney renovated in 2021; large mudroom/workshop added 2020; master bath shower and fixtures replaced 2021; ceiling fans in all bedrooms; electric panel upgraded 2021, featuring CAFCI/GFCI breakers; roof replaced 2005 with 50 year architectural shingles; ornamental pond with waterfall built 2012; oversized gutters and downspouts with guards installed 2020; double wall oven/microwave installed 2021; basement windows replaced 2020); windows under contract to be replaced September 2021; Lifetime shed built 2019. Severna Forest offers exclusive amenities that include a pier on Forked Creek, right off the Severn River, and Community members can enjoy a waterfront picnic area, kayak storage and boat slip rentals, when available, as well as extensive social and community activities. Close to Blue Ribbon elementary, middle and high schools. Convenient to B & A Trail, Restaurants & Shops. Centrally located near Annapolis, Baltimore, and DC. Please note there are 2 cats in the home. Home Warranty provided.