819 Via Marchella, Schenectady, NY 12303

After 30 years this meticulously maintained, light-filled, cedar-sided center hall colonial is on the market. On a cul-de-sac less than 1 mile from Pine Bush Elementary and in walking distance to the Pine Bush Preserve nature trails, it has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with hardwood floors throughout. The entry foyer opens to a spacious formal dining room to the left and an office to the right, both with custom built in cabinetry. The modern kitchen has a large island and extensive light cherry wood cabinets extending to the ceiling. Updates include quartz countertops, dedicated wine/beverage fridge and a Sub Zero refrigerator installed 2020. The family room features an upgraded gas stone-faced fireplace with classic wood mantle. The first floor also includes a light-filled sunroom with skylights, a first- floor guestroom/second office, a full bath and laundry room- washer new in 2025. The second floor has a lovely primary bedroom with walk in closet and large updated ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, travertine tile, vaulted ceiling and 2 skylights with retractable blinds (replaced 2022). Three additional bedrooms complete the second floor with an updated double-vanity bathroom and nice sized linen closet. There is a large finished carpeted basement area, perfect for extra rec space and entertaining. Large additional dry storage space in basement. Outside, a Trex deck (12' x 24') overlooks the parklike yard and inground pool with stamped concrete decking. Pool liner, heater, filter and pump have all been recently updated. Extensive well-maintained landscaping and perennial gardens surround the house and yard. There is an inground sprinkler system, with well and new pointing replaced in 2024. An oversize garage includes stairs leading to the finished basement. New aluminum fencing in 2022 and driveway in 2023. The furnace and A/C were both replaced in 2020. A large sauna (6' x 7') was installed in 2021 and a whole house Generac generator in 2024.