Nestled on 1.74 picturesque total acres in Phoenix, Maryland - this charming 5-bedroom brick Cape Cod offers the peaceful rural lifestyle you've been dreaming of without sacrificing the perks of being close to town. A classic brick sidewalk leads you home to a light-filled interior where gleaming hardwoods flow throughout both levels. The inviting Living Room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the Dining Room provides lovely views of the backyard landscape. The eat-in Kitchen includes a convenient pass-through to the Living Room, creating a semi-open feel perfect for entertaining. With two nice Bedrooms and a full Bathroom on the main level, this home offers incredible flexibility for a primary suite, guest quarters, or a quiet home office. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious Primary Bedroom with hardwood floors and views of the front and back yards. Down the hall, past the updated full 2nd bathroom, you find two more generously sized bedrooms. Looking for more space? The unfinished walk-out basement offers excellent storage or it could be finished into the ultimate recreation room or home gym. Outside, the sprawling, mostly cleared lot is a blank canvas for gardening, creating, entertaining or for building a detached garage, a pool or fire-pit. You can really let your imagination run wild here! Plus, there is already ample driveway parking for up to six vehicles. Last but not least is the excellent and convenient location, which offers several shops, restaurants, grocery stores and entertainment options in nearby Jacksonville, Towson and Hunt Valley. Plus, you also have many outdoor recreation options, such as exploring the trails at the Sweet Air Park area of Gunpowder State Park or kayaking and fishing at Loch Raven Reservoir or catching an outdoor summer concert at Ladew Gardens.