Situated in the middle of a quiet cul-de-sac in the growing Bond Mill subdivision of West Laurel, this one-year-old brick-front home is perfect for a bustling family.

Past the front door, which is surrounded by six-paned sidelights and an elliptical window, fluted columns line the Y-shaped two-story foyer and a brushed nickel and glass chandelier hangs above. A second brushed nickel and glass chandelier hangs over the carpeted cascading staircase with oak handrails with wooden pickets.

A rear staircase off the family room also offers access to the second level.

The highlight of this cheery home is its windows. Palladian, casement and transom windows are everywhere including each of the four full bathrooms and powder room.

Oak floors run throughout the first level of the house, and the home is also equipped with three-zone Energy Star-rated heating and air and an intercom system.

Both the formal living room and dining room are rimmed with three-piece crown molding; the dining room has hexagonal tray ceilings, chair rail and brass chandelier. The adjacent Butler's pantry has oak cabinets with granite countertop.

Just off this space, the laundry room, coat closet and entrance to the front-loading two-car garage are enclosed in the ceramic tile mud room.

The large octagonal island in the kitchen is as well suited for a cocktail party spread as it is for homework. The kitchen features a granite countertop and oak cabinets with brushed nickel pulls on the large octagonal for plenty of storage space. The kitchen also boasts raised panel- and glass-front oak cabinets, a corner sink, black Kitchen Aid appliances and walk-in pantry.

Square columns line the breakfast nook just off the kitchen. The space boasts a cathedral ceiling with fan, a large Palladian window and French doors that open to the backyard.

To the left, the spacious family room features a gas fireplace with wood carved surround and a media alcove. Adjacent, double French doors with a six-paned transom above open to the office, which features crown molding.

On the second level, the master suite features a hexagonal tray ceiling with recessed lighting, crown molding and ceiling fan. A fluted column entrance leads to the step-down master bathroom with ceramic tile floor; soaking tub and separate shower, both with white ceramic tile surround; his and hers vanities with gray granite countertops and oak cabinets. A spacious walk-in closet and large linen closet complete the space.

Next door, the step-up princess suite has a walk-in closet and private bath. Across the catwalk hall, a second suite offers a double-door walk-in closet and private bath. Two smaller bedrooms share a hall bathroom with double sink, ceramic tile floor and tub/shower surround and white hardwood cabinets.

A second set of carpeted cascading stairs offers access to the partially finished basement. The space features an outdoor walk-up entrance, recessed lighting, several large storage rooms and a rough-in for an additional bathroom.

Specialties of the house

Address: 16312 Education Court, Laurel

Style: Colonial

Price: $849,900

Year built: 2008

Square feet: 4,500

Lot size: 0.43 acres

Estimated taxes: $8,947

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4.5

Contact: Angela DeMattia for Prudential Carruthers Realtors, 410-647-8000 or 240-687-6677

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