Welcome to this charming, 2-story colonial located in the desirable Sanford Ridge neighborhood of Hockessin. As you step inside of this elegant 2-story foyer, you are greeted with a turned hardwood staircase with a second floor balcony. To the left of the foyer is a large formal living room with fireplace, picture moldings and stately columns. To the right of the foyer is the elegant dining room with bay window. Following the floor plan back there is a gourmet kitchen that is equipped with a large center island, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, granite countertops and breakfast room with access to the rear deck. The eat-in kitchen opens to a comfortable family room which is adorned with a gas, brick faced fireplace. A laundry room, powder room and access to the 3-car garage complete the main level. Following the staircase upstairs, to find a large primary suite featuring a sitting room, primary bathroom with cathedral ceilings, soaking tub, and stall shower. Three additional bedrooms and a full shared hall bathroom complete the second floor. The finished lower level has a large game/media room and a half bathroom for convenience. This home is situated on a private lot and has direct access to Rt 48 allowing for immediate access to all the shopping and convenience of Hockessin and Wilmington and all that the area has to offer.