Second chance! Buyer's financing fell through due to loss of employment. Serenity, luxury and convenience intersect at this beautiful brick-front colonial located in Governors Run, a wonderful community backing up to Patapsco State Park. Beautifully sited on a .45 acre lot, this exquisitely detailed property boasts an open floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a 2-car garage, more than 4,400 square feet of living space, high ceilings throughout, abundant natural light and numerous up-to-the minute finishes. The grand 2-story entryway introduces a stunning living area, which consists of a newly-renovated kitchen and sunroom, a family room with vaulted ceilings & a wood-burning fireplace, an elegant dining room, a spacious formal living room, as well as the first-floor office and laundry room. Upstairs finds the palatial primary bedroom--punctuated by a sitting room, gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closets and a beautiful master bath--as well as 3 additional bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The fully finished lower level includes a spacious recreation room, a bedroom and a bath. Outdoor living mirrors the inviting interior. The private patio is perfect for entertaining, and the neighborhood park with a playground is right across the street.The property's superior location-with access to the award winning Howard County Public Schools--further augments its appeal. Major transportation routes are nearby, and historic Ellicott City shopping and restaurants and BWI airport are just minutes away.