Welcome to Highland and discover this magnificent property peacefully nestled in a beautiful rural setting minutes from the crossroads of convenient grocery, restaurants and services. Accessed by a private lane to paradise, this custom home is situated to embrace an impressive entrance and to frame a beautiful rear view of the property, barn, stable and fenced paddock. The full front porch wraps to the left porch gazebo and the main entrance welcomes you to the two-story foyer. Ten-foot ceilings on the main level are flanked by the formal dining room and office onto the grand family room with full wall-to-wall built-in cabinetry and shelving framing the stone gas fireplace. Enjoy the wall of windows and appreciate the multiple accesses to the rear deck. The gourmet kitchen joins the family room with natural cherry cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash, generous curved island and breakfast bar, impressive chef's grade double ovens, gas cooktop, French door refrigerator with freezer drawer, dishwasher, all in fashionable black stainless finish. Mud/laundry room with counter, sink and cabinetry for storage. The bedroom wing offers a secondary main level suite with ensuite bathroom; separate vanities, water closet, soaking tub, walk-in shower and massive walk-in closet-perfect for multi-generational living. Access the second level via the main or rear staircase. The upper level reveals the main primary suite with sitting area, full bath with whirlpool tub, water closet, separate vanities and walk-in shower; additional massive walk-in closet complete with cabinetry. Both ensuite bathrooms have heated floors as well as stone or granite or marble surfaces. Upper two additional bedrooms share a hall bathroom with double vanity, granite counters and tub/shower. Each bedroom is extremely generous with ample closet storage. Additionally, the upper-level great room provides opportunity for secondary office/homework station space as well as entertainment options; framed by two dormer windows and vaulted ceiling. The walk-out partial daylight lower level with rough-in awaits your needs and vision. The property boasts an outstanding garden and home is framed by specimen quality trellis flowers that bloom throughout the growing season. Enjoy your personal orchard producing apricots, apples and peaches. Expansive Trex deck allows you to enjoy views of the two-stall barn and paddock. The Amish built barn includes tack/hay equipment storage loft as well as tractor garage connected to electricity running water plus two stalls open to L-shaped paddock featuring solid wood board PVC wrapped fencing. Schooley Mill Equestrian ring park nearby along with trailer access to miles of trails in Maryland State Parks skirting Western Howard County are notable attractions too! No homeowners association; ideal space for your favorite hobby in-home business or farmette-horses sheep goats or chickens-everyone loves fresh eggs!! Hardwood floors throughout compliment Andersen windows beautifully! River Hill High School Lime Kiln Middle School Dayton Oaks Elementary School all located within proximity! Minutes away from major commuting routes centrally located between Baltimore Washington DC markets allowing easy access toward BWI airport makes it even better! Welcome Home!!