26618 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD, 20872

**Don't forget to check out the stunning video tour of this property!** Welcome to this charming and surprisingly spacious home, offering much more than meets the eye! Upon entering the foyer, you'll find a welcoming layout with the dining room on one side and the family room on the other. The family room offers a warm and inviting ambiance, highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by stone. Take advantage of the built-in shelving to showcase your favorite books, seasonal decorations, or travel keepsakes. Adjacent to the family room is a sun-filled three-season room with built-in heater, durable tile floors and access to the outdoors—an adaptable space perfect for enjoying throughout the year. Beautiful hardwood floors extend through the main level, leading to a bedroom that doubles as a home office, complete with its own private balcony. A modern half bath on this floor offers added convenience when entertaining. The kitchen is adorned with cream-colored cabinets, sleek granite countertops in cool tones, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage space. It also includes a brand-new refrigerator and is connected to a dedicated dining room that features built-in shelving for displaying your cherished serving pieces or collectibles. Upstairs, you’ll discover four spacious bedrooms, each with hardwood flooring and generous closet space. One bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom for added privacy, while the remaining bedrooms share a recently updated hall bath. The finished lower level is both functional and private, with its own entrance or access from inside the house. Ideal for multigenerational living or those household members needing extra space, this level includes a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator, additional living and recreational areas, a laundry room with washer/dryer, an additional washer/dryer area, a bedroom, a full bath, and a naturally lit den or office. With eight ductless mini-split systems, you’ll enjoy comfort throughout the home. This home offers even more with all new light fixtures, new outlets, fresh paint, served by public water and sewer, newly updated bathrooms, all-new windows, recently renovated kitchen, a water management system connected to a sump pump, and plentiful parking with a driveway that loops around the property for added ease. The detached garage features a shed attached at the back, providing plenty of additional storage space. The backyard is a peaceful haven, ideal for pets, play, or relaxation, complete with a grassy area and a fruit-bearing apple tree. Enjoy easy access to major highways like I-270 and I-70, close to Rt. 124 and Rt. 108, nearby shopping, parks and dining. Conveniently commutable to Mount Airy, Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Olney, and Frederick.