The best the North County has to offer at an affordable price! Spacious and amenity-rich colonial offering 5,000 s.f. of living space set on 5.4 acres that adjoin open space with a stream. Stylish and neutral decor and newly finished hardwood flooring throughout. Impressive first-floor master suite, four bedrooms and two baths upstairs, plus additional bedrooms and bath in the fully finished lower level. Two-story foyer, formal dining and parlor/music room, powder room, and spacious laundry round out the main level. Light-filled foodie kitchen includes updated stainless appliances, granite counters, oversized island with seating, and walk-in pantry. Perfect for entertaining a few or a crowd. Kitchen opens to an event-sized deck and impressive cathedral-style family room with stone fireplace, service bar with wine fridge, and abundant windows overlooking the pool and private grounds. The house offers enough space and flexibility for multi-generational living, accommodating an au-pair or home business, and for welcoming short- or long-term guests. A central elevator services all floors. Attached two-car garage plus a large detached garage with walk-up unfinished second floor will accomodate all your toys, hobbies, vehicles, and storage needs. Professionally landscaped grounds include specimen trees, perennials, hardscaping, and fish pond with waterfall feature. There s a fully fenced rear yard for safekeeping of kids and pets, expansive deck and patio areas, and the almost new inground salt-water heated pool. And the property adjoins 17-plus acres of community open space bordering The Little Falls. Just grab your fishing pole or lawn chair and walk across the field to enjoy the stream. Convenient location near the NCR trail and easy access to I-83 for commuting south or north. Award-winning Hereford School District, too. Make a lifetime of wonderful memories in this fantastic North County estate home! TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHpnoJokL8Q