Here it is! Welcome home to 8205 Swamp Rose Place. Have you been searching for a home that is truly MOVE-IN READY and LOADED WITH RECENT UPDATES? Look no further-this beautifully maintained colonial offers the space, upgrades, and setting that you are looking for. Nestled deep within the community on a quiet cul-de-sac of just a few homes, with no through street and mature tree-lined surroundings, this GENTLY LIVED-IN and GREATLY CARED-FOR home is sure to check every box on your wish list. Known as the Benjamin Banneker model, this home was constructed by Patriot Homes in 1997 and offers approximately 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. The home features five bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths, a fully finished basement, and a two-car garage with automatic opener, plus driveway parking. Numerous updates provide peace of mind and modern appeal, including new washer and dryer (2017), roof and vinyl siding (2013), air conditioning unit (2013), modern lighting and plumbing fixtures among many others that will be evident when you visit. The well-appointed main level is finished with gleaming hardwood floors and accented by custom crown molding. This level includes a welcoming foyer and center hall, half bath, formal living room with bay window, formal dining room, kitchen, and family room. The MODERN KITCHEN is a standout, featuring ELEGANT QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, new cabinetry installed in 2015, a center island, and a breakfast area-all perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A door opens to the spacious rear deck, ideal for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, al fresco dining, and evening stargazing. The adjoining family room is warm and inviting, highlighted by a COZY GAS FIREPLACE with mantel. Upstairs, the private owner’s suite serves as a peaceful retreat with 2 walk-in closets, ceiling fan, cathedral ceiling, and crown molding. The primary full bath includes French doors, a newer walk-in shower, separate bathtub, dual sinks, and ceramic tile flooring. Bedrooms two, three, and four share the hall full bath. For added convenience, the laundry closet is located on the bedroom level, eliminating the need to carry laundry up and down stairs! The FINISHED BASEMENT offers exceptional flexibility with a bedroom, half bath, recreation area, and a den or home office. EVERYONE LOVES A BONUS, right? The bonus room provides even more possibilities; use it as a home gym, learning space, hobby room, or potential sixth bedroom.-let your imagination guide you! The REWARDS OF OWNING this home extend well beyond the front door, thanks to a very active homeowners’ association offering an impressive array of amenities. Residents enjoy multiple swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, bike, jog, and walking paths, volleyball and basketball courts, picnic areas, tot lots, and more. The highly regarded and tremendously desirable Russett community is strategically located between Baltimore and Washington, DC, providing exceptional convenience for work, travel, and everyday living. Just minutes from Fort Meade, NSA, and APL, as well as major commuter routes, the Laurel MARC–Camden Line train station, shopping centers, restaurants, historic Laurel, and BWI Airport, this location truly has it all. Everything you need is right here waiting for you-come see it for yourself and make this wonderful home your own. Some photos virtually staged. All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed.