Beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial with a 1st floor guest suite in the highly sought-after community of Clairborne at Lexington Farms, within Appoquinimink’s award-winning school district. A curved walkway leads to your front door where you’ll be sheltered from the elements under a covered front porch. Upon entering the home you’ll be greeted with rich espresso-colored hardwood floors that flow throughout most of the first level. The turned stairs are flanked by the dining room, turned home office on the right, and a large living room on the left. The office features built-in bookshelves and a convenient storage hutch. As you continue towards the back of the home, you’ll walk straight into the masterfully renovated eat-in kitchen which opens seamlessly to the adjacent family room. The chef in your family will LOVE their new kitchen with 42” white shaker cabinets with soft-close drawers and crown molding, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a 4-door French door refrigerator and wine cooler, updated lighting and lovely quartz countertops. Lots of space to eat and enjoy time together with friends and family. The smooth top range is built into a peninsula with bar seating for 5, and the other side of the kitchen has an open eat-in area with built-in bench seating and great views of the deck and rear yard from the newer sliding glass doors. The color palette in this home is very welcoming and gives it a cool beachy feel, which is further enhanced by some of the included wall hangings. The open layout allows the cook the ability to hang out with family and friends and keep up with their latest TV show all while prepping a meal. Custom built-in shelving and a rustic wood mantel frame out the wall-mounted TV as it sits above the gas fireplace. On the other side of the kitchen is a full guest bedroom suite with a private entrance and a full 5’ tiled shower with grab bars. It’s a great space for a parent or guests who have trouble navigating stairs. There’s also an adjacent laundry/mud room leading out to the garage and a powder room on this level. Upstairs is the spacious owner’s suite, complete with a 4-piece bath and walk-in closet. Three other sizable bedrooms with brand new carpeting, and a hall bath round out this level. The finished basement adds nearly 900 sq ft additional living space to this home for a total of approximately 3550 sq ft. There’s a large basement office / game room with built-in shelving and a shiplap accent wall; a theater room complete with French doors, an Epson movie projector, 9’ screen and surround sound; and additional recreational areas that could be used for game tables or exercise equipment. If you’re interested in outdoor entertaining there’s a large 24’ x 16’ deck, a 12’ square gazebo, and a paver patio overlooking the large fenced back yard with mature trees. It’s a private oasis for the whole family to enjoy! Clairborne is located just off Rt 896 with easy access to I-95. Newark and points north, Middletown to the south, shopping & restaurants. MAKE THIS YOUR NEW HOME TODAY!