Wow! Your chance to own a spectacular home in the coveted community of Ramsey Ridge -- priced well below the community, now with a new a brand new septic system to be installed prior to settlement. Plans are currently being prepared with DENREC for approval. With a little TLC and vision, you have the rare opportunity to personalize this great space to your own specifications. New colors? Bring your paintbrush! New lighting or fixtures? Bring your imagination! Make an offer and let's have a conversation! Owned by just one family since construction, this Hockessin colonial sits on an estate-style property atop a rolling hill. It's a perfect home for entertaining on a large scale. With lots of updates on the majors: new roof, gutters and soffits, and lovely outdoor solarium and gazebo, salt water pool and much more: the rest is your vision!
Enter through a Georgian-style portico into the welcoming foyer with an impressive chandelier, gorgeous oak hardwoods and turned stairs. The bright formal living room features large windows, hardwoods, crown molding, and pocket doors to an adjacent sunroom. The dining room boasts large windows, a chair rail and crown molding, and ample room for formal gatherings. The well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and wall oven includes plentiful cabinets, granite countertops, a large L-shaped island, double stainless sink with disposal, tiled backsplash, desk area, double pantry and recessed lighting. All appliances included with a French-style refrigerator and dishwasher. Access to the three-car garage is through the kitchen. An ideal space for informal dining, a breakfast area with tiled floor, is also open to the rear deck, with stunning views of the backyard. Beyond is a private study, which could double as a fifth bedroom, and is equipped with a ceiling fan and carpet. Down the hallway, with attractive laminate floors, are ample closets and a large laundry room with washer/dryer, built-in ironing board, utility sink, shelving, and another door to the rear yard. A full bath including a stall shower and marble floors is also on this level. The heart of the home is the family room with a gorgeous stone hearth wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fan and carpet, offering a great space for family and friends. Create your own greenhouse in the peaceful sunroom, accessed through dual pocket doors, which includes floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceiling with fan and tiled floors. Upstairs, the large master suite provides a wonderful retreat and includes bright windows and great views. The impressive master bath with a unique barn-style door entry hosts a double vanity with a stone base, a large walk-in closet, and a stunning doorless double shower, as well as a skylight. The master suite also features a small bonus room for storage /meditation. Three additional bedrooms, all well-sized, include generous mirrored closets, plantation blinds, and ceiling fans. A hall bath with marble floor and tub/shower, as well as three hall closets, complete this floor. Need more space? The lower level has been finished and includes a large playroom, an impressive dry bar area and storage cabinet, and a separate home business area, as well as half bath. With endless possibilities, this level adds nearly 1200 Sqft to your living area! It also has some unfinished rooms for storage and housing the mechanical systems. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this great home is the backyard oasis, which includes an enormous Trex deck (52 x 29) overlooking the newer in-ground heated salt-water pool. Relax poolside, enjoy dining al fresco in the teak gazebo, or enjoy the summer breezes while stretching out inside the new solarium. With expansive grassy areas, the yard is perfect for seasonal gatherings, and includes a fire pit and play area, all fenced in and very private. Additional upgrades include a newer HVAC system, new attic exhaust fans, and a security system. Don't hesitate, make your appointment today!