Welcome home to this beautifully updated split-foyer offering nearly 2,900 sq ft of finished living space in the Mount Carmel Woods community in La Plata. With five bedrooms and three full baths, this home sits on a peaceful .69-acre lot backing to wooded privacy at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street. The thoughtfully updated kitchen features vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, skylight, custom quartz countertops, a center peninsula breakfast bar with a prep sink and cooktop, double wall ovens, built-in microwave, side-by-side refrigerator, and even a trash compactor. The sunroom style table-space area overlooks the rear yard and provides access to the expansive 14’ x 34’ deck, features a large built-in buffet with wine storage and cozy corner coffee nook. Formal living and dining rooms with wood flooring provide ideal spaces for gathering. The main level also offers two additional bedrooms, an updated hall bath with custom tile surround, and a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and private deck access. The primary bath includes a custom tile walk-in shower and separate vanity area. Downstairs, a generous sized family room features a wood-burning fireplace with stove insert and mantle creates a comfortable retreat. Two more bedrooms, a flexible finished home office or hobby room, laundry room, and a full bath with custom walk-in shower complete the lower level. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with the rear deck and a large covered patio overlooking the large rear yard backing to mature wooded provacy. The two-car garage features 12 ft high ceilings and an above-ground 8,000-lb auto lift, with additional parking on the paved driveway. Dual HVAC systems (heat pumps with oil backup on the lower level, stand alone heat pump on upper level), public water and septic, and no HOA add to the home’s attractive practicality. Convenient to shopping, dining, and commuter routes serving La Plata, White Plains and Waldorf, this home offers comfort, space, and privacy in a wonderful established neighborhood setting.