This is the home that you have been waiting for in the well known and popular community of Parkside located in the Appoquinimink School District. This former Model home, the Essex, features 5 BR's, 4.5 BA's, 5400 square feet and a welcoming Southern style front porch. The two-story foyer entry with adjacent living and dining rooms show off wainscoating, crown molding and hardwood flooring. Off the living room and foyer are double doors to the library, with a custom built-in bookshelf along one entire wall. The gourmet kitchen shows off 42 inch glazed cabinetry, GE profile appliances, double sink, granite, a breakfast room, and spacious family room with French doors leading to the slate terrace and a gas fireplace. The first floor laundry room (7x5'6") leads into the one-car garage. The front formal staircase leading to the second floor includes the fabulous primary bedroom with its double doors, tray ceiling, sitting room, two walk-in closets and breath taking bathroom (14x13). Enjoy the double and single vanities, jacuzzi tub, separate shower and water closet. Two additional theme rooms with a Jack and Jill bath and a guest bedroom with full bath complete the second floor. WAIT....there is more....the carpeted back staircase off 1st floor kitchen leads up the in-law or guest suite complete with a 2nd kitchen (12x8) w/gas range, refrigerator, built-in microwave and tile floor, living area(13x10), one bedroom(13x11), and a full bath....... AND...... the sales office, consisting of two rooms (11x10) and (21x10) is still in tact in this home adjacent to the back staircase so you, as the new buyer, could dismantle it and add another garage. The full unfinished basement is also waiting to be finished if one so desires. An exciting home that also features custom sophisticated meticulous landscaping on a large corner lot. Parkside also features a community pool, tennis court, fitness center and so much more!