Custom contemporary home with cedar wood exterior on 1.1 acres in the community of Lansdowne Farms and desirable Avon Grove School District. Upon entering the center hall foyer, you will feel right at home with light and neutral d cor, hardwood floors and lots of windows. To the left is a sunny reading room which opens to LR/great room w gas-log fireplace; to the right is a formal DR. Spacious and remodeled eat-in kitchen with tile floor and granite counters is adjacent to large pantry, laundry room and half bath. Upstairs are 4 BRs and 2 full baths and spiral stairs to the attic and a fun finished loft. Relax and entertain in the screened porch w built-in brick, ventilated gas grill and new 900 sq ft deck. The elevated property is ringed with lovely trees, mature landscaping and evergreens. The finished lower level FR has tile floor, gas-log brick fireplace and natural light from 2 skylights. You might also fall in love with the garage! Oversized super clean 630 sq ft 2-door garage has finished floor and 2 workbenches plus expansive driveway. This home has been lovingly and carefully maintained and is in truly move-in condition. Numerous updates include: NEW SEPTIC 2017, NEW Anderson windows w transferable warranty 2017, NEW decking 2016, gas HW heater 2012, remodeled baths, 3 BRs w split system AC/Heat wall units 2012, 320 gallon underground propane tank, driveway sealed 2012, 10-KW automatic generator 2012. This home and location have so much to offer! Only minutes away is the extraordinary 1200 acre White Clay Creek Preserve with miles of hiking trails, horse trails, fishing and other nature-centered activities. This serene stretch of South Bank Rd is 5-6 miles from either the heart of Newark or Hockessin. Must see!