A paved walkway leads you to this traditionally-styled brick front home, built in an updated version of the classic center hall design. The formal dining room, featuring a coffered ceiling, and living room are on either side of the center hall foyer, which welcomes guests into an expansive two-story space. This area of the home has many upgrades enhancing its graciousness, including hardwood floors, trimmed box newel posts with coordinating balusters, upgraded millwork, wainscoting and a striking grand chandelier. Moving down the center hall leads to the spacious two-story family room (featuring 18 and a half foot ceilings), which is open to the kitchen. Here the space is more casual, yet still ready to entertain. Guests and family will enjoy the sun-filled ambience provided by the multiple large windows during the day, and the warm lighting from the large overhead fixture at night. The family can relax in front of the gas fireplace with marble surround before and after dinner, and the fact that these rooms are open to each other means no one is excluded from the conversation during dinner preparation or when having a more casual party. In the kitchen, the walk-in pantry, large island and included dual-zone wine refrigerator and beverage refrigerator (part of a custom wet bar) also enhance the space. The enjoyment of living extends from the kitchen to the outside deck which includes built-in storage beneath. Here you can relax in the shade of the pergola (with built-in lighting and ceiling fan) sipping your drink or walk down the outside staircase to the large ground-level patio and enjoy the gas firepit on those crisp autumn evenings that are perfect for roasting marshmallows or early spring mornings. There are paved paths extending from the deck to the fenced yard, creating a safe area for family and pets. This fabulous yard is over one-third of an acre and has a perfect spot for everyone. The lower level of the home provides many different areas to enjoy. There is a workout room, a utility space for storage and projects, spaces for games and building puzzles, a space for watching TV or playing video games when the family room TV is occupied, a room that was designed for a pool table and other larger game tables, and an entire room for use as a home office, hobby space, or a playroom. There is also a full bath, which allows for a conversion of the multi-purpose space into a guest bedroom. On the top floor you have four bedrooms and three baths. The main bedroom creates a comfortable private retreat for the adults, with a tray ceiling and a sitting area in front of the fireplace-a great location to unwind at the end of the day. Luxuriate in the four piece bathroom with heated floors, dual vanity, separate make up vanity with built-ins, soaker tub, and glass frameless door shower, as you pass through to the large walk-in closet. The house is located in a community with one exit/entrance on the south end of Hockessin so there will be no through traffic to disturb the tranquility. There are many known retail, recreational, dining, community and service features in Hockessin all within a short trip from this house, although Wilmington and Newark are also within easy reach. An added bonus is the walking distance to Cooke Elementary, as well as Sanford School. This home has been meticulously well-maintained by the original owners- a great example of the phrase "move-in ready". Please review all the improvements that were made to the home during the owners' occupancy in the disclosures.