Custom all-brick, timeless ranch on private, sun-lit 1-acre in heart of Hockessin! This beautiful 3BRs/2 bath 1-level living with sprawling front and back lawns has had only 1-owner and is nestled in charming, tree-dotted 1-street neighborhood. Thanks to substantial acreage and well-built home, take advantage of the unique opportunity to update, renovate or add on! Endless options! Hedge-edged driveway leads to front-entry, 2-car garage with access to backyard. Thriving shrubs border sidewalk that winds up to elevated, black wrought iron railed slate front entry and classic red brick home. Note updated roof/AC/electric and more! Step inside to wide and welcoming ceramic tile beige/cream floored foyer with roomy DD hall closet. Gorgeous details of original, handsome hardwood floors, natural wood millwork and circular, easy movement floor plan are revealed. Expansive LR is to left of foyer and features triple picture window that allows sun-infused light and views to no-through traffic serene street, while opposite wall calls for artwork and accents. Hardwoods grace this room where it’s easy to accommodate conversation areas, space for baby grand piano and more. Floorplan wraps to back of home where hardwoods continue through oversized entrance into DR, equally impressive in size. Triple window from LR is echoed on DR’s back wall and is framework for natural beauty of private and scenic-set backyard. This fluid floorplan affords effortless entertaining of apps and chats in LR and dinner and drinks in DR! Step through glass-pane door, which also serves as privacy element for DR, to sunken beige carpeted FR. A go-to gathering place! Exposed brick wall lends rustic touch, while warm-tone paneling and wood tile-style ceiling boasts approachable space. On front wall build-ins outline bay window with deep ledge, perfect for potted plants and home-grown herbs, while glass sliders reside on back wall. Natural light streams in from both east and west sides! Spot for game days and movie nights! From DR, floorplan grants access to open, spacious eat-in kitchen with rich maple cabinets and cream/black appliances. Ceiling fan designates spot for table/chairs, while floor-to-ceiling pantry offers easy-grab storage. Kitchen leads back to foyer, as well as to long hardwood-floored hall that travels past deep closet, pull-down, floored attic and linen closet to private BRs/baths. Hall bath is fusion of retro black and gray square tiles with iconic on-trend white accents. Pair any color palette with neutral vanity/tub/shower! 2 secondary, space-friendly hardwood floored BRs have ceiling fans, sizable closets and natural light. Primary BR is larger. It replicates ceiling fan and introduces large walk-in closet and private tan-tile bath of shower/wood vanity. Hall ends at big 4-shelved deep closet, ideal for blankets/quilts/linens. Exceptional storage! LL is footprint of main floor with generous, open space with angled DD closet and built-in bar/refrigerator tucked in corner. Knotty pine paneling beautifully blends with wood-burning all-brick FP with central position to radiate warmth throughout. This bonus sweeping finished room offers pockets of space for pool table, rec area, exercise nook, theatre niche and more. Door leads into 2nd room of W & D, utility sink, work bench, shelves and access up to backyard. Perfect for gardening, woodworking, and more! FR sliders lead to elevated, white railed deck with picturesque backdrop, and comes with a no-expiration invitation to relax and recharge! Gem is lush backyard that is tranquil and tree lined, while home is enveloped privacy and peacefulness. Appreciate brilliant fall foliage, snow-dusted winter lawn, vibrant spring blooms and robust summer greenery. Amazing oasis! Home is 5 mins. to town of Hockessin chock full of shops/restaurants and 15 mins. to I-95. Magnificent location, myriad of possibilities in Montgomery Woods! Home is being sold “AS IS" to settle an estate. No Repairs to be made.