10260 BRISTOL CHANNEL Extraordinary colonial nestled on a picturesque cul de sac in the highly sought after BURLEIGH MANOR community! Home is in an elevated position with beautifully landscaped, large front and backyard. Step into the house, you will be greeted by an equally impressive inside, ready for you to enjoy. The main level boasts separate living room and dining room overlooking colorful gardens/trees, a totally remodeled kitchen adorned with a center island, upgraded cabinetry, soft close drawers and doors, floor to ceiling cabinets for extra storage space, granite countertops, and updated appliances including a hood vent over gas range that exhausts to the outside. Family room off the kitchen is centered with a brick gas fireplace and a glass slider to the deck surrounded by flowers and trees in a park-like setting. Exquisite lighting fixtures and recessed lights throughout the main level. The upper level features 4 bedrooms with modern ceiling fan/lighting, elegant window treatments, and 2 updated full bathrooms. Spacious primary bedroom showcases 2 big walk-in closets, and multiple windows for breathtaking views all seasons. The lower level is finished with a multi-functional open recreation room, a flex room, and an oversized storage room with potential for a 3rd full bathroom. Several tall trees were removed to expand usable space around the house, in particular, in the backyard. A great variety of perennial shrubs and flowers are planted front and back. The huge backyard is much improved and well organized for kids to play and explore, also perfect for family and friends gathering and entertaining. Lots of neighborhood educational and fun activities year round, too. No HOA fees. Super convenient location. Just a few short steps to Centennial Lane Elementary School. A couple of minutes to top-ranked HCYP (baseball training field), SAC (Soccer Association of Columbia), Peabody at Howard County, Centennial parks and lakes, top ranked schools, grocery super markets, various restaurants, and shopping centers in Ellicott City and Columbia.