Fronted by rustling oaks and the friendliest rocking chair porch, and backed by a newer resort-style swimming pool and a patio built for star-gazing, this Belle Mead Colonial keeps the beauty of tradition alive and well, but with a wonderfully modern take. At the heart of things is an expansive chef s kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances that include a new Miele fridge, and yards of cabinetry with shelves for cookbook favorites. French doors lead from the breakfast room and cathedral Great Room to a large patio with a covered portion to keep an eye on happy swimmers. Formal living and dining rooms with hardwood floors frame the wide, tiled foyer, with a nearby powder room for guests. A finished basement has media and play space, plus a gym/office. Ceiling fans provide breezy comfort to all 4 bedrooms, including a very spacious owner s suite; each of the 2 full baths sport a double vanity. The fenced, free-form pool is stunning, wrapped in easy-care gardens, a large shed, and a neatly planted acre just down the road from the Montgomery Arboretum.