Located in Ellicott City, this attractive home is move-in ready with modern updates and high-end finishes. At more than 5,000 square feet, it offers lots of functional space for a variety of uses.

The home opens to a foyer and the main staircase. An office with built-ins is to the right, while a sitting room, also with built-ins, sits across the hall. A large gourmet kitchen, a natural gathering space, features an island, double ovens and a breakfast nook. It leads to the living room with a gas fireplace and a wall of windows and sliding doors leading to the backyard. The main level also contains a formal dining room and a large great room with a stone wood-burning fireplace. There’s also a mudroom with storage and a half bathroom.

Upstairs, the home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. An inviting primary suite features a newly updated ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. There’s also a large bonus room with vaulted ceilings, ideal for another home office, den or playroom, and a laundry room.

The finished lower level offers additional living and storage space, with room for entertaining, a home gym or a media room. It also has a full bathroom.

Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees and plantings. An attractive stone patio is perfect for dining al fresco and relaxing with friends and family. The backyard is conveniently fenced in, with a built-in sprinkler system. There’s also an attached two-car garage.

The home is located on a quiet street in Abbeyfield Estates, close to parks, shops and restaurants. Downtown Baltimore is just 20 minutes away.

The details:

• Address: 5409 Simpkins Court
• List price: $999,900
• Five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms (5,397 square feet)
• Agent: Jennifer Hurley, The Hulsman Group of Coldwell Banker Realty