Welcome home to this picture-perfect 4 LEVEL contemporary nestled in the heart of **Hickory Ridge**, one of Columbia's most desirable villages. Surrounded by beautiful open space with scenic pasture views, this home offers the ideal balance of privacy, nature, and convenience with easy access to miles of walking and biking trails. The main living level welcomes you with a bright, open family room featuring vaulted ceilings, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a sliding glass door that opens to a private paver patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The upper level showcases an updated galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances and new LVP flooring, a spacious dining area with access to a brand-new composite deck, two generously sized bedrooms, and updated full and half baths. The lower level provides a warm and inviting retreat with a wood-burning fireplace, additional bedroom, updated full bath, and convenient laundry/utility room-ideal for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. The unfinished lower level offers endless possibilities for customization, whether you envision a fitness room, play space, home office, or additional storage. Enjoy all that **Columbia Parks & Recreation (CPRA)** has to offer, including access to community pools, fitness centers, playgrounds, tennis courts, lakes, and year-round recreational programs and events-part of the renowned Columbia Association lifestyle. Recent updates include a full HVAC system (2022), new flooring (2024), Trex composite deck (2024), appliances (2024/2025), and newer siding. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, commuter routes, and top-rated Howard County schools-this home truly offers comfort, community, and lifestyle in one exceptional package.