10 ASHTREE LN Hockessin, DE 19707

Dramatic custom contemporary in heart of Hockessin! Tucked at end of private 1-lane 8-home community, this chalet style home is perfectly suited to picturesque acre of towering trees, lush ground covering, open grassland and scenic rock beds. 12 windows at all levels grace front of gray and white wood home. Front porch calls for Adirondack chairs! Although more mature home, builder was forward-thinking with design, incorporating tons of windows, myriad of angles, and amazing open floor plan to take advantage of its position in the outdoors. Impeccably maintained! Beautiful refinished solid wood front door opens to 3 BRs/2 ? bath contemporary split level. Ceramic tiled foyer features elevated lighting, vaulted ceiling and is open to sunken main level where home transitions to hardwoods with natural wood baseboards. Stunning feature is 360-degree wood-burning FP with tile inset that radiates heat throughout. 2 of 3 glass sliders of home sit on back wall comprising LR and DR. Vaulted ceiling, exposed wood ceiling beam, track lighting and ceiling fan blend to create head-turning interest. Hardwoods shift to ceramic tile in kitchen which features oak cabinets with built-in wine rack, open pass-through window to DR and flat cooktop on angled countertop with seating. Dining area sits before 3rd set of glass sliders. Gorgeous bamboo hardwood floors (2011) grace inviting FR with skylight flanked by track lighting and angled floor-to-ceiling windows edge gas FP with black granite surround. All 3 sliders offer access to expansive 2-tier back deck with built-in seating, multiple dining areas and breathtaking views. Relish the fact that the beginnings of White Clay Creek sit on property. A setting carved out of nature! Great use of space! Previous owners converted spacious closet in hallway tucked off kitchen into awesome office. Built-in shelving sits opposite as well as PR. Plus central vac. Laundry room features ceramic tile floor, window and access to oversized turned 2-car garage with concrete crawl space. Open slotted wood staircase leads to 2nd level and sweeping master suite. Windows span back wall and look to deck and landscaped yard. Master bath boasts ceramic tile floor, cherry wood vanity, shower and skylight. Great bonus is dressing room with cherry wood vanity and sink. Beyond is 2-tiered walk-in closet plus access to large floored attic. Window pass-through between main BR & dressing area. Walkable to park, boutiques and eateries. Unique, unrivaled!