Welcome to one of the finest luxury homes to hit the market in Howard County in quite some time. Located in the exclusive enclave of Highland Reserve, no expense has been spared on this Mitchell & Best masterpiece built in 2018. Boasting five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and 6,971 total square feet, this Berkley floorplan is sited on nearly an acre of land completely surrounded by breathtaking conservation area, making the grounds feel expansive and manor-like. This estate features thoughtfully crafted, beautiful outdoor spaces on every level and is zoned for top-tier Howard County schools. Highlights of the stunning open-concept main level include a double-sided fireplace shared by the screened-in patio, wide-plank hand-scraped hardwood flooring, plantation shutters and two sets of staircases. The kitchen is appointed with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf six-burner cooktop, double oven, quartz countertops and designer pendant lighting. The butler pantry contains its own beverage fridge and leads to the dining room complete with designer chandelier, wallpaper and custom trim work. A large landing area and loft await at the top of the main staircase on the upper level. The primary bedroom features its own sitting area, covered balcony, and two expansive walk-in closets with custom organizers, one with a jewelry desk and dressing island. The primary bathroom is a spa-like retreat containing a dual shower head frameless shower, two large vanities and a free-standing tub. The secondary bedrooms share a buddy bath, while the guest bathroom features its own en suite bathroom, also with a frameless shower. You'll find another bedroom with a large walk-in closet and full bathroom featuring even more designer finishes on the lower level. The large recreation room boasts a media area with built-in surround sound speakers, a large wet bar with beverage fridge and dishwasher, and a gym with rubberized flooring all leading to the impressive patio spaces outdoors. The gorgeous stone paver patio with built-in fire pit provides the perfect backdrop for entertaining. There's a summer kitchen with granite countertops, custom lighting and a pergola. And the Trex deck features a lighted curved staircase and railings. 12218 Pleasant Springs Court is elegance, defined.