1943 Melson Way Hockessin, DE 19707

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Detached
• Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Exclusions: kitchen light fixture over table (will be plated)
• Inclusions: washer / dryer / refrigerator / 2nd refrigerator in laundry room / freezer
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1
• Year Built: 2003
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• Remarks Public: 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!
• Special Features: VirtualTour
• Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

• Appliances: Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
• Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
• Interior Amenities: Attic, Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
• Window Features: Double Hung, Palladian, Screens, Triple Pane, Vinyl Clad
• Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
• Fireplaces Count: 1
• Fireplace: Yes
• Door Features: Double Entry, French
• Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Tray Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
• Levels Count: 2
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
• Basement: Yes
• Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Windows
• Laundry Type: Main Floor
• Total Sq Ft: 4275
• Living Area Sq Ft: 4275
• Price Per Sq Ft: 215.20
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4275
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 1943

Beds/Baths

• Bedrooms: 4
• Total Bathrooms: 4
• Full Bathrooms: 3
• Half Bathrooms: 1
• Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
• Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
• Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
• Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
• Roof: Pitched, Shingle
• Water Access: No
• Waterfront: No
• Water Oriented: No
• Pool: No Pool
• Tidal Water: No
• Water View: No

Garage/Parking

• Garage Spaces: 3.00
• Garage: Yes
• Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private
• Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
• Attached Garage Spaces: 3
• Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
• Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
• Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

• Central Air Conditioning: Yes
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
• Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
• Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
• Heating Type: Forced Air
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Natural Gas
• Security: Security System, Smoke Detector
• Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
• Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

• Condo Co-Op Association: No
• HOA: No
• Senior Community: No

Schools

• School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
• School District Key: 300200396545
• School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

• Fencing: Wood
• Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
• Lot Size Acres: 0.55
• Lot Dimensions: 104.00 x 231.80
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 23958.00
• Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
• Year Assessed: 2022
• Zoning: NC21
• In City Limits: No

Rental Info

• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• School Tax: 4984.00
• Tax Annual Amount: 6649.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 08-008.00-036
• Tax Lot: 036
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4275
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Tax Year: 2022
• Close Date: 01/03/2025

MLS Schools

• School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED