Beautiful home, bountiful space, abundant built-ins and breathtaking backyard at home on Bernard Blvd.! Nestled in cul-de-sac on one of the biggest lots is this brick 4BRs/2.5 bath, 2-car garage with build-ins heart of Hockessin home with finished LL, tons of storage and myriad of updates. Home’s updates include new flooring /mud room /slider/light fixtures/renovated bath/updated cabinets (2022), new HVAC (2020), renovated PR (2019), and more! Step inside to wide-planked hardwood floors and lovely wainscoting. Classic colonial floorplan emerges with modern flair and in new neutrals. DR is to left where wainscoting lingers and crown molding/ceiling medallion elevate elegance, while to right ½ wall sits before sprawling LR. In LR, 1st of many gorgeous build-ins appear and flank stone wood-burning FP, hardwoods shift to carpeting, exposed wood beam offers dimension, and build-in bar is tucked in corner and stands guest-ready. Glass sliders grant access to backyard. Rooms blend into each other offering circular floorplan. Past PR and newly installed mud room with back door is gourmet kitchen with striking white cabinets, granite countertops, SS appliances and center island complete with stools as alternate dining option. Focal point is exquisite granite-topped built-in China hutch, perfect for displaying and storing dishes/glassware. Exposed beams are echoed here from LR and offer well-suited symmetry. Kitchen is open to breakfast nook, extending room size. Step down to sunken, carpeted, vaulted ceiling FR with stunning wall of build-ins and glass sliders, 3rd access point to backyard. Finished LL is amazing extra space with “L”-shaped built-in desk, and room for TV area/storage. Detailed wainscoting is repeated up staircase and in 2nd floor hall. 3 sizable, secondary BRs are sunlit with ceiling fans (BR1 features walk-in closet, another BR has built-in shelving, and 3rd BR has cedar closet). Renovated, extra-wide hall bath is on-point with ceramic tile floor, square-basin, dual-sink vanity and tub/shower. Primary BR boasts crown molding and walk-in cedar closet, and private ceramic tile floor bath has recently renovated dual-sink granite top vanity. Fenced-in backyard is secluded sanctuary! Rail-less, 2-tier deck spans back of home and showcases built-in bench, natural gas grill and pergola that offers magical al fresco dining. Backyard is fusion of picturesque landscaping, stone-stacked circular firepit, stone fishpond with waterfall, and covered outdoor storage. Appreciate from dawn to dusk tranquility and peacefulness, planned parties and impromptu BBQs! Home is mins. from Hockessin/Pike Creek restaurants, boutiques, and specialty stores, nearby to Rt. 2, and 15 mins. to I-95. True haven in Hockessin!