Guilderland NY

This gorgeous, expanded and upgraded 4,000 square foot custom brick home sits nicely on its ample 1. 7 acre professionally landscaped lot. Located in the very desirable Gilderland School District, this five bedroom, three into half bath property benefits from the privacy of its no pass through street and mature wooded lot. Combine that with a world class backyard, including large raised patio, natural gas fire pit, and in-ground pool with 40 foot slide. And you have an address that maximizes your living enjoyment both inside and out. Strolling down the herringbone brick walkway and onto the covered portico, you pass through the paneled wood door with side lights and enter into the spacious foyer with beautifully finished hardwood floors prevalent through much of the home. Straight ahead is the impressive stairway of this center hall colonial and just to the left through double French doors is an office area with built-ins and large window offering plenty of natural light. A perfect spot to get some extra work done or catch up on the bills. Just adjacent to the office is a roomy, eat-in gourmet kitchen. The recent beneficiary of a $160,000 renovation. This outstanding space with double sinks, large center island, and an abundance of cabinetry has everything you need to stage an elaborate party or family get together. All of the kitchen is a very conveniently located half bath and past that is a mudroom with plenty of space for coats or boots when entering through the attached garage. To the left of the kitchen center island is the entrance to the cathedral great room with stone fireplace eating area and large transom windows located above the paint sliding glass doors that lead out to a huge raised patio that extends the length of the house. An ideal spot for family barbecues or just sitting around and enjoying a warm s Turning and heading through the kitchen to the right is an eating area with French doors also leading out to the terrace. Just beyond is an enclosed sunroom with virtually three walls of glass including a sliding exit to a covered landing. This is a great place to kick back with a good book or check out the activity of the pool. Heading out of the sunroom to the left is a formal dining room space that we pass through on our way to the upstairs sleeping quarters. Ascending the stairway to the right is the master bedroom suite that includes an airy master bath with his and her vanities and a large jet tub. The spacious bedroom includes swinging French doors that lead to an inside balcony overlooking the sunroom. Just across the hall is the first of an additional three bedrooms on this floor. Continuing down the corridor to the right is another ample-sized bedroom and just across from it is a full bath that services this floor. Next door to the bath is the third bedroom. Traveling down the great room stairway and through the kitchen toward the foyer on the left is the stairway leading to the finished basement. In this area you find a well-sized rec room as well as a full bath and the fifth bedroom. Although this area could be configured into any multiple abuses that suits your desires including a potential in-law apartment setup. There is also a set of bilko doors that makes moving furniture or any large items in and out a no worry proposition. This outstanding well-thought-out home has many upgrades both inside and out including a well-positioned gem of a backyard that features spectacular areas in which to entertain friends and family is move-in ready and just waiting for its next lucky owner. you