Located in the sought-after Whetstone community of Montgomery Village, this oversized (nearly 4500sqft) 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, newly-updated and freshly-painted contemporary combines an open floor plan with maintenance-free outdoor vistas to promote a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Drenched in natural light, the sizable living room with its vaulted ceiling and the generous dining room both have sliding glass doors opening to the outdoors. The recently updated, eat-in kitchen surrounded by numerous windows boasts abundant cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, a range hood and breakfast bar. Ready for morning coffee on these gorgeous spring mornings? Both the kitchen and the inviting family room--with its brick fireplace wall--exit to the patio and private courtyard. The first-floor office provides a private retreat for those work-at-home days. Generously sized, this room could also be converted to a main-level bedroom or a first-first-floor gym. An updated powder room completes this floor. Upstairs finds the stunning primary bedroom suite which includes an expansive bedroom, dressing area, huge walk-in closet, modernized full bath and cozy loft overlooking the living room. Four oversized bedrooms--one with its own private balcony-- a redone hall bath and a spacious and convenient laundry room with a new washer and dryer are also located on this floor. The recreation room in the lower level is perfect for informal entertaining, and the massive storage space could be remade into a workshop. Hardwood floors, a 2-car garage, lushly-landscaped patios and private courtyards that envelop the property all add to this property's appeal. Schools, major amenities including the stores and restaurants at Montgomery Village Center, swimming and tennis at Whetstone Community Center, and boating and fishing at Lake Whetstone are close by. The nearest Metrobus stop is just steps away. Easy access to I-270, the Shady Grove Metro station, and the Gaithersburg MARC station makes commuting a breeze.