1404 Picket Dr Lancaster, PA 17601

Welcome home to this stunning two story Colonial packed with extras and located in the desirable Veranda neighborhood. This fabulous home has picture perfect curb appeal, a professionally landscaped yard, welcoming front porch & bonus side porch overlooking a community walking trail, w/ extra tall, grand front door that beckons you to come in and see the treats inside. A breathtaking, spacious 2-story foyer greets guests and features a grand staircase leading upstairs. Just left of that, a cozy sitting room with tray ceiling awaits, perfect for reading or family music making. Beyond that, a just right for the times, home office w/ built in bookshelves, recessed lights and a private entrance to the side porch allows for a quick sitting break or daily grind trail walk escape. A formal dining room will host many dinner parties with friends who will find joy in this light filled, elegant room. Making your way to the back, you come to the heart of the home containing the kitchen, open dining area, and fun family room. The gourmet kitchen is any cook's dream! Cultured marble counter tops, stainless steel appliances, double oven, 6 burner chef stove with pot filler and large island will make cooking a breeze for all. Enjoy morning coffee and quiet chats in the window-filled sunroom. Picture gatherings and football watching in the large family room featuring a gas fireplace w/ flat screen TV area, ceiling fan, recessed lights, surround sound system & a bar area complete w/mini bev/wine fridge areas. Laundry/Mud room is conveniently located on the first floor complete with a sink, folding/craft area, built in locker/coat area and access to side yard. Heading to the second floor from the front staircase, you will find the primary retreat. Entering through the double doors with side bookshelves, this relaxing space offers a trayed ceiling and plenty of room to spread out. The primary bathroom offers a spa package with rainfall shower and massage jets in the glass shower, large soaking tub and double sink areas. Off of the bathroom, you will find an amazing walk in closet with lots of shelving and storage space for even the largest wardrobes. The second bedroom has a ceiling fan and a full bathroom. Bedrooms three and four are both spacious and offer ceiling fans with a Jack and Jill bathroom. You can find some extra storage in the convenient linen closet in the hallway. Home has a wonderful bonus of a fifth bedroom suite located separately from the rest of the second floor. This extra large space offers plenty of room for a sitting area and bedroom, has its own full bathroom, and makes a perfect private guest suite, multi-generational quarter, or game/exercise room. But wait, there's more - the downstairs is a surprising delight! Why go out? Check out the double TV, big bar area w/ led lighting great for football Sundays or celebrating the upcoming holidays with family and friends! You have to see it to believe it. Family room & 6th bedroom w/ full bath add to the downstair uses . There is a large storage area hidden behind a custom made barn door. The mechanical room houses the gas furnace/central air (with multiple zones), a sump pump with battery back up, double electric panels and is big enough for extra storage too. And to top off this space, the ceilings are 9' high! Home has a three car attached garage (1 bay is double deep as the 3rd space). And then, there is the back yard - private paver patio & fenced in for the 4 legged family. Home is next to the walking path, perfect for strolling through the neighborhood offering 2 green acres in the common area. A few additional amenities include smart thermostats, tile floors, handscraped engineered hardwood floors, cultured marble countertops throughout, and recessed lights throughout. This home is packed full of so many hidden extras, you will need to scheduled your own private showing to truly appreciate everything this home has to offer!