The charm of this Colonial home in sought after and picturesque Oaklands begins as soon as you enter. Meticulously maintained and cared for by the original owner, it is now waiting for a new owner. There are so many things to love about this home! The updated kitchen has wainscotting, a tile backsplash, a ceiling fan and a window over the double stainless steel sink. The kitchen leads to the conveniently located laundry/mud room with built-in cabinetry, a tile backsplash, a deep sink, a powder room and a door to the back yard. The cozy family room has a woodburning fireplace, a ceiling fan and sliding doors to the back yard. The formal living room has hardwood flooring and a pretty bay window allowing for lots of natural light. The formal dining room is just perfect for entertaining with hardwood flooring, crown molding and a chair rail. Upstairs there is a primary bedroom suite featuring a full bath, a walk-in closet and a ceiling fan. There are also three additional generous-sized bedrooms with ceiling fans, another full bath and a linen closet. The basement and the two-car garage offer a tremendous amount of storage space. The back yard is perfect for all occasions, it is beautifully landscaped with mature trees for privacy and has a storage shed. Another great feature is the Generac generator. Oaklands is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in West Newark since it is just about a mile from the University of Delaware and close to shopping, parks, downtown Newark, restaurants, all major roads and the Oaklands Pool. This wonderful home will not last long. Schedule an appointment today before it is too late!