Stately and tastefully updated single family, detached home in sought after Emerson community in Howard County is ready for its new owners! Bright and airy, this sun drenched home offers large windows and a traditional but open flowing floor plan. Showcasing NEW CARPET and FRESH PAINT, this gorgeous, brick-front estate offers 4 generous-sized bedrooms with an additional guest suite in the lower level. From your first impression, this newly power-washed home’s exterior is artfully landscaped with a wide array of flowers and plants. Upon entry, this home welcomes you into the elegant foyer, complete with crystal chandelier and gleaming hardwoods, which flows seamlessly into the two story formal living room with cathedral ceiling. From there, you experience the effortless flow into the sizable dining room, adorned with columns and accented with a new, modern light fixture. Cooking and entertaining will be a pleasure in the spacious and well-updated kitchen. Featuring 42” cabinets, granite countertops, brand NEW pendant lighting, high-end kitchen appliances, a granite center island, tiled backsplash, pantry - this kitchen has it all! The kitchen opens into the sunbathed morning/sun room, complete with shining hardwoods and surrounded by windows looking into the lush, green backyard with direct access onto the four-year young stone patio. The open concept layout from the kitchen and morning room opens directly to the expansive family room, with tons of space to spread out and accented by a marble gas-fireplace with detailed mantel. The main level is completed with a separate laundry room hosting Samsung washer and dryer, powder room separate from the living spaces and access to the two-car garage. Up the staircase, the upper level hosts the oversized primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and an additional three generous sized bedrooms with ample closet space and hallway full bathroom. Step into your luxurious owner's suite with dual closets, and a beautiful en-suite bathroom featuring a jetted tub or Jacuzzi, shower, dual vanities, linen closet and separate water-closet. The upper level is completed with three additional bright and airy bedrooms and a hallway full bathroom with tub-shower. The fully finished lower level with walkout stairs to the exterior rounds out the home. Downstairs you will find the entertainer’s dream - a spacious second family room with built in shelving for all your games and gaming consoles, a wet bar with an additional fridge that could be used as a second kitchen, a very spacious additional guest bedroom with an attached, updated full bath and a second room downstairs that makes for the perfect home gym/home office/playroom - the options are endless! The lower level also contains a utility room, housing the BRAND NEW heating and air conditioning unit. Set in southeastern Howard County and running from Interstate 95, Route 216 north to Gorman Road, Emerson is a beautiful, master-planned community. Amenities include a community clubhouse with private meeting room, an inviting solar-heated community pool with water park like-fountain features, infant & toddler pool, covered awnings with outdoor fans, outdoor tennis courts, children’s playgrounds, dog parks and paved walking trails. If you've ever wanted to live in Emerson, now is the time to make your move!