425 dawn court

Some evenings start on the deck under the gazebo, watching the sun drop behind trees that have had decades to grow into themselves. Other evenings end down at the firepit, the circular patio glowing orange, one more round of s'mores before everyone heads in. This backyard was clearly built for a slower kind of living — the kind where you actually use the space instead of just mowing it. Follow the yard back and there's a second spot to land: a raised wooden platform tucked among mature trees, just a step up from the grass — a hammock spot, a reading chair, a quiet coffee away from the main action. A Japanese maple anchors the corner, turning brilliant red each fall and giving the whole space a privacy that only comes with time. Inside, the layout does a lot of the thinking for you. Three bedrooms and a full bath up, two more bedrooms and another full bath down, plus a rec room — flexibility that lets life change without forcing a move. A home office one season, a studio or workout space the next. Room to spread out, host guests, or carve out a hobby space of your own. Upstairs, the kitchen's stainless appliances and custom cabinets set the stage for dinners that spill out through the newly replaced sliding door onto the deck, where the gazebo and built-in lighting keep the evening going well past sunset. Close to APG and other major area employers, with Aberdeen's dog park and a growing lineup of local restaurants and shops just minutes away, and the bay not far for weekends that call for open water instead of open yard. This is a home that rewards how you actually want to live — indoors and out, upstairs and down, today and years from now. Don't let it pass you by. Pro photos coming soon!