5025 FOREST LN Port Republic, MD 20676

Nestled on a serene 4.47 wooded acres on a premium cul-de-sac lot offering ultimate privacy in a beautiful waterfront community with private water access and boat slip this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home has been beautifully designed and is graced by an abundance of light and striking design features that truly put it in a class of its own! The beauty begins outside with tailored siding exterior, oversized 2-car side loading garage, vibrant landscaping, large deck, lush grounds, and a sparkling in-ground pool overlooking majestic woodlands. Inside, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, custom decorative moldings, 4 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, gracious owners suite, finished lower level, and an abundance of windows are just some of the features that make this home so memorable. Lovingly maintained with upgrades including Anderson windows, upgraded exterior doors, a renovated kitchen, newer pool liner and sand filter, and more make this home move in ready! ***** Rich hardwood floors and wainscoting in the foyer welcomes you home and ushers you into the living room on the left where twin windows stream natural light that illuminates warm neutral paint, crisp decorative moldings, and a lovely gas fireplace. Opposite the foyer, the formal dining room echoes these details and has plenty of space for all occasions. The gourmet kitchen is sure to please the sophisticated chef with striking granite countertops and backsplashes, an abundance of custom 42 cabinets, and quality stainless steel appliances including a slide in smooth top range and built-in microwave. A center island with beverage chiller and bar seating, and a custom planning center provides additional working surfaces, as recessed and triple pendant lights add the finishing touch. Hardwood floors flow into sun filled daily dining area featuring a ceiling fan and French doors opening to a large deck overlooking majestic woodlands and steps to the wonderful private yard where youll find a fenced side yard with winter water views, garden shed, and further a shimmering in-ground pool encircled by privacy fencing, all coming together to create a private outdoor oasis! Back inside, the family room invites you to relax in front of a floor to ceiling brick woodburning fireplace, while a spacious laundry room with utility sink offers space for a home office, and a powder room complements the main level. ***** Hardwoods continue upstairs and into the gracious owners suite boasting a romantic fireplace (with gas hook-up), a walk-in closet with custom organizers, and an en suite bath featuring a large dual sink vanity topped in granite and mirrored wall, and tub/shower combo, the finest in personal pampering. Down the hall, two bright and cheerful bedrooms, each with ample closet space, share access to the well-appointed hall bath. ***** The light filled walk-out lower level recreation room with a brick wall with freestanding wood stove offers plenty of space for games, exercise, media, and simple relaxation, and an additional full bath with step in shower completes the comfort and convenience of this wonderful home. ***** All this in a tranquil setting with an owners boat slip in a private gated waterfront community with water access featuring a picnic area, and community marina/pier featuring multiple boat slips. Spend the day poolside, or on the water of Battle Creek and the Patuxent River or a day enjoying the many nearby parks including Calvert Beach-Long Beach or Calvert Cliffs State Park. If youre looking for a quality built home and your own private retreat, look no further, you have found it!