Located in the sought after Pondview community in Garnet Valley, this gracious, upgraded and beautifully appointed 5 bedroom, 3 colonial situated on a nearly 1 acre private, end of cul-de-sac lot with beautiful landscaping and a large, flat backyard with lovely gardens. The elegant front to back entry with wainscoting & turned hardwood stairway is flanked by the formal living room to the left and dining room to the right, all with hardwood floors. The large first floor office is situated to the rear of the living room with a great view of the backyard. The expansive, upgraded island kitchen featuring beautiful cherry cabinets & granite counters is open to the spacious morning room with deck access & inviting family room with gas fireplace. The mudroom has driveway & back stairway access. The main bedroom includes a sitting room with gas fireplace, large bedroom area, 2 walk-in closets and an expanded bathroom with cathedral ceiling, large soaking tub, tile shower, private water-closet and 2 vanities. There are 4 large additional bedrooms, 2 share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Dont miss the roomy 2nd floor laundry room with utility sink. The unfinished walk-out basement is a blank slate with 9 ceilings and pre-plumbed for a full bathroom. The 3-car garage provides terrific storage and the expanded driveway provides extra parking. There is great closet space throughout. The yard is a wonderful oasis with beautiful plantings including fruit & flowering trees as well as perennials. There is also an inground sprinkler system to keep the plantings beautiful. That backyard with included playset is fenced-in. This elegant home is tucked away in a convenient location, minutes from I95, Routes 202 & 1, and 20 minutes to the Philadelphia Airport. Showings start Friday, 4/9/2021. Offers will be reviewed at or after noon on Monday, April 12, 2021.