Custom designed and built contemporary home tucked away in the peace and serenity of 5 acres of woodland. This home offers unprecedented privacy, yet is set up for entertaining large groups with its open concept living and large multilevel deck! Imagine escaping the daily stress of the world by going down the long paved driveway and arriving at a house that seamlessly ties the inside comfort of home with the outside healing powers of nature. This quiet retreat will make you feel like you are on vacation, but is in fact minutes from shopping and dining in Clarksville or Olney, and within commuting distance of Washington DC and Baltimore. The 4330 sf home includes the following features: a large kitchen that opens to a light filled breakfast room and a large multilevel deck backing to the woods; a formal dining room with built in corner cabinet and a floating hutch; large sunken family room with wood burning fire place; main level bedroom suite with full bath and separate entry; heated solarium connected to family room to grow vegetables and fruits year round; upstairs master suite with private balcony, double sinks, soaking tub and updated shower stall; upstairs family den with fireplace; 2 large additional upstairs bedrooms and a full bath; 2 car garage connected to house by a covered breezeway; 5 acres of undisturbed outdoor space; private driveway and landscaping with low maintenance deer resistant perennials.Located in sought after Highland in Howard county, this home is within commuting distance to Washington DC and Baltimore and less than a mile from the Montgomery county border. Close to commuter bus lots and 12 mile commute to Glenmont Metro Station. River Hill HS, Lime Kiln MS, Dayton Oaks ES. No HOA.