Desirable West Newark expanded cape in beautiful West Branch neighborhood. Close to Newark Country Club, downtown Newark, U of D, and White Clay Creek State Park. This 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home has been lovingly maintained and updated by its original owners and is nestled on a 1.3 acre parcel backing to the Christina Creek. This home boasts a beautifully updated eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and soft close wood cabinets. Family Room with gas fireplace, oak hardwood floors and crown molding opens to formal dining room. Main floor Master bedroom with ensuite full bath with walk-in shower, whirlpool tub, double sinks, water closet and TWO walk-in closets. 2 additional bedrooms and half bath round out the main floor. Sliding glass doors from Living Room, Dining Room, and Master bedroom lead to huge expanded Trex composite deck with newer 300 gallon hot tub and overlooking spacious private back yard. Upstairs is a large bright family room with skylights and stunning view of back yard, as well as 2 additional bedrooms, full hall bath, and easy access to walk-in attic storage space and cedar lined closet. The basement has tons of potential with high ceilings, tiled floor, drainage system, large windows and sliders to back yard. Exterior has been upgraded with Hardie board fiber cement siding. New tankless water heater and 2 car attached garage. ***ALL OFFERS DUE BY 10:00 PM, MONDAY, JULY 4th. SELLERS WILL MAKE A DECISION BY NOON ON TUESDAY, JULY 5th***