Welcome to 4217 Bright Bay Way in the sought-after Dorsey's Search community of Ellicott City - a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering spacious living, thoughtful upgrades, and an incredible outdoor setting. Recently painted throughout and featuring new flooring across the entire first floor, this move-in ready home combines warmth, functionality, and style. Major updates include a beautifully renovated kitchen and a 2-year-old HVAC system. The main level is designed with an ideal flow for both everyday living and entertaining. A large, light-filled living room opens seamlessly into the dining room, creating an expansive and welcoming space perfect for gatherings. The completely renovated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry with quiet-close doors and drawers, updated finishes, and generous prep and storage space. The kitchen opens directly into the spacious family room with a cozy gas fireplace, creating an inviting layout that keeps everyone connected. Sliders from both the kitchen and family room lead to the oversized deck, making indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. The first floor also includes a large laundry room and convenient access to the oversized two-car garage. Step outside and enjoy a truly special backyard retreat. The expansive lot is filled with mature landscaping, beautiful flower beds, patios, and a peaceful pond, offering exceptional privacy and natural beauty in every season. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath and large closets. The finished lower level provides outstanding additional living space with a huge recreation room featuring a slider to the backyard patio. An additional finished room offers endless flexibility as a home office, gym, playroom, or guest room. A substantial unfinished storage area provides incredible storage capacity or the opportunity for future customization. With its spacious layout, extensive updates, beautiful landscaping, and highly desirable Dorsey's Search location, 4217 Bright Bay Way is the perfect place to call home. PHOTOS AVAILABLE THURSDAY.