Hockessin, DE 19707 1943 Melson Way

Situated on a private lane in Hockessin, this elegant home spans over 4,200 square feet with elevated features and valuable upgrades throughout. Highlights include nine-foot ceilings, dual staircases, main floor office/den, designer interior & exterior lighting, upgraded wood trim, a full walk-out basement, 3-car garage, and a peaceful & private setting to enjoy for years to come! Step inside this home to the grand entryway with hardwood floors extending throughout the main level and a two-story turned staircase with custom solid oak handrails. Flow into the bright & open living room and dining room combination with elegant columns and wood detail and beautiful plantation shutters offering a welcoming space for holidays and gatherings. On the other side of the foyer, French doors lead into the spacious office/den with recessed lighting and plantation shutters. Flow into the gracious main living space joining the grand kitchen, breakfast room/dining area, and the great room with soaring ceiling, cozy gas fireplace, and a wall of windows with a lovely view outdoors. This kitchen offers 42-inch cabinetry, granite countertops, stone backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including Wolf oven and stovetop. From the main living space, step outside to the private patio & soothing outdoor space to grill, dine, relax, and entertain. Back inside and completing the main level is a powder room for guests and a well-equipped laundry/mudroom off the garage. Upstairs, you will find all 4 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath including two bedrooms which share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The impressive primary quarters feature a tray ceiling, sitting room, and large primary bath with jetted tub, double vanity, and glass shower. The lower level of this home offers endless potential with an enormous walk-out full basement to finish as a huge entertaining space, additional family space, or whatever your needs require. Valuable upgrades & updates include (but are not limited to): dual zone HVAC (Zone 2 replaced in 2023), roof with original 30-year warranty, new gutters, gutter guards, and downspouts (2020), new water treatment system and sump pump (2021), new hot water heater (2021), new well tank (2021), security system, high efficiency direct vent gas furnace, water saver toilets and shower heads, an extensive air filtration package, weatherproofed exterior outlets, and more! Tucked in The Oaks at Hockessin, yet close to everything this area has to offer; the location is ideal. Be sure to view the Virtual Tour and Floorplans, and schedule a showing of this impressive home today!