CHARMING RAMBLER ON 0.78 WOODED ACRES!! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,296 sqft rancher in the St. Marys Beach community of Mechanicsville sits on a private, tree-lined lot with a full walkout basement AND a separate cottage/outbuilding! Brand conventional new septic tank installed and approved by the Health Department in October 2026! Pull up the gravel driveway and you'll love the peaceful wooded setting with plenty of room to spread out. Step inside to a spacious living room with exposed beams and a striking brick fireplace framed by built-in wood shelving - cozy up to the fireplace on chilly nights! The dining area flows right off the living space, with more built-in storage and a sliding glass door to the backyard. The kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a wall oven, cooktop, built-in microwave, side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, and lots of counter space for all of your meal prep. A dedicated laundry room includes the washer and dryer. All 3 bedrooms are on the main level, each with good closet space, along with two full baths, including one with a soaking tub. The full walkout basement offers approximately 1,296 sqft of unfinished space with tons of potential - a family room, home gym, workshop, or extra storage - you decide! Outside, the separate cottage/outbuilding is ready for your vision: workshop, studio, hobby space, or storage. The home is vacant and ready for its next owner! Located just off Route 235 near the Patuxent River, with easy access to waterfront dining, parks, shopping, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, and commuter routes toward Washington D.C. Great value at this price point! Set up a showing asap so you don't miss out on this opportunity!