Beautiful 5 BR, 3 BA home in the highly desirable community of Belle Terre. This original owner, center hall Colonial shows pride of ownership throughout. It boasts hardwood flooring, crown moldings, formal Living Room with built-ins and Dining Room. The spacious floor plan includes an updated Kitchen with granite counter tops, tile back splash, SS Appliances, Center Island and a Breakfast Area that leads to the rear porch. The light & bright Family Room has vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling stone gas Fireplace and updated Pella french doors. The first floor 5th Bedroom is perfect for growing families and has a full bath conveniently located next to it. The main floor is completed by a mud and laundry room leading into the 2 car garage with extra storage area. The upstairs has 3 generous sized Bedrooms, pretty hall Bath and a large Master Bedroom with stunning updated Master Bathroom. It also has a huge unfinished floored storage /attic area off the MBR. The finished Lower Level Recreation Room is great for family gatherings and is complete with a small bar area, recessed lighting and popular vinyl/tile flooring. Updates include tilt-in vinyl Pella windows and 9 year old gas furnace. All this plus a Screened Porch with vaulted ceiling, tile floor and skylights overlooking the beautifully manicured rear yard. This lovely home in a picturesque neighborhood is located in the heart of Hockessin near restaurants and shopping.