Welcome to 42161 Patuxent Drive, a stunning waterview home that blends comfort, character, and thoughtful upgrades in a truly unique split-level layout. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence offers beautiful water views of the Patuxent River, spacious living areas, and exceptional functionality, both inside and out! The main level features an open-concept kitchen flowing into the dining area, perfect for entertaining, along with a generous living room or bonus space near the front entry. You’ll also find a convenient laundry room and half bath on this level, ideal for your guests. Just a half flight up is the private primary suite with its own attached bathroom. Continue up another half level to the top floor, where you’ll discover two additional bedrooms, a large living/entertainment area, a wet bar, and a screened-in deck with breathtaking water views - an ideal spot to relax or host friends year-round. The partially finished basement offers a cool, expansive retreat with ultra-cushioned carpet that feels incredibly comfortable underfoot - just perfect for a media room or additional lounge space, while still allowing convenient access to the unfinished space for storage and the home's utilities. Outside, you'll enjoy a spacious backyard, a back deck with a remote-controlled awning, an oversized 1-car garage, and a driveway with plenty of parking. The home is loaded with valuable upgrades, including a whole-house generator powered by owned propane tanks (two 80-gallon tanks), a well-maintained water filtration, chlorination and softener system, 50-year Malarkey shingles on the roof, an 80-gallon water heater, and a two-zone HVAC system with one unit updated in 2021. Recognizing that this is a truly unique property, it has been professionally appraised and is being offered for below appraised value - a truly exceptional opportunity for the next owner. Located in an amazing spot in Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Beach is a community with easy access to restaurants, shopping, and parks. Well-maintained and thoughtfully designed, this waterview gem offers space, views, and peace of mind all in one beautiful package. Make sure to check out the 3D tour of the property in addition to the photos!