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, heate