A beautifully expanded and renovated brick colonial backing to the Sligo Creek trail, this home boasts three levels with over 3100 sqft of finished living area, complete with five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. Brimming with natural light, the main level showcases an open floor plan with a living room, a dining area, an expansive great room, and an eat-in kitchen with granite counters, Italian ceramic floors, Thomasville cabinetry with spice cabinet, rollout tray cabinet, upright cabinets for baking pans, double ovens, breakfast bar, a huge pantry, a wide center island and a spectacular view of the deep, fully fenced backyard with a beautiful vista year around. A bedroom & a full bath, with a large sitting area, perfectly suited for a guest suite or stay/study/work at home, complete the main level. Brazilian cherry wood floors and rich original wood floors cover the main and upper levels. Upstairs features a sizable master suite with ample closets, double upright shower, a full-sized soaking tub, double vanity and large designer tiles. There are two additional well-sized bedrooms and a hallway bath. The fully finished, walkout lower level has a bedroom, a kitchenette, another bonus room and plenty of storage. Walk to one of the largest backyards on the block, you will find good storage/shed areas and multiple gardening areas, with mature plants and fences providing privacy from the neighboring properties. Further enhancements to this inviting home include a charming front porch, fresh paint, and a driveway with off-street parking. Forest Estates is a great neighborhood to call home, with a strong sense of community, a seasonal farmer's market, and an active community listserv. Conveniently located near Forest Glen Metro, multiple parks and trails, shopping and restaurants, downtown Silver Spring/Kensington/Bethesda, Westfield Wheaton Shopping center, Holy Cross Hospital, and with easy access to major routes such as 495, Georgia and Connecticut Avenue, this home perfectly blends relaxed living and convenient urban life.