An amazing opportunity to own a private sanctuary located in Hockessin! Once the original Sanford Alumni Guest House, this home is situated on a hilltop overlooking the pristine grounds of the Sanford School. Enjoy unlimited wooded tranquility, privacy & nature at its best on close to one acre of property. This uniquely designed hillside ranch offers an extensive vaulted great room with rustic stone fireplace & original pegged pine floors served by a full kitchenette with mosaic tile. Two sliding doors usher you to the flagstone patio paired with a fabulous stone outdoor fireplace perfect for chilly evenings. A picturesque private fenced in yard is perfect for pets and outdoor play. The great room divides the master bedroom from the secondary bedrooms providing privacy while offering a full bath,sitting room and walk in closet. The north wing includes two additional bedrooms, a neutral bath and vaulted pine paneled office, den or guest room. A bright eat in kitchen, on the lower level, is complemented by Corian counter tops, bamboo floors and plenty of counter space. A side door opens to a deck shaded by mature trees making an ideal setting for al fresco dining with views of the creek below. A two car garage with extra storage, functional mudroom/breezeway,flag stone walkways and a lower level playroom/rec room complete the package. Additional upgrades include newer windows, sliders, central A/C, sump pump, french drain, interior painting, carpeting and full septic replacement (2007). A perfect country-like setting while located close to Cooke Elementary, major roads, shopping and restaurants.