Ideally situated on a beautifully landscaped lot in the desirable and picturesque Hawthorne community, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Hockessin home offers wonderful amenities and the perfect layout for comfortable living and entertaining. The open first floor layout provides an abundance of natural light and features a gracious two-story foyer, living room with vaulted ceiling, dining room open to the spacious, updated, eat-in kitchen and breakfast room overlooking the living room with stone fireplace and a serene sun room with travertine floor and skylights. Also conveniently located on the first floor are the office, laundry room, and powder room. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including the spacious main suite with plenty of walk-in closet space and private bath, plus a hall bath and the large, finished bonus room over the garage - perfect for a guest room, work space, or rec area. The lower level was professionally waterproofed and finished in 2015 and provides plenty of additional living and entertaining space with an egress window. The fenced rear yard provides a beautiful retreat with a new Trex deck added in 2018 and a fabulous inground pool with hot-tub and waterfall. Additional features include: new roof and skylights 2016, new gas furnace 2017, new AC 2017, new front deck slab and pool decking 2014, new garage epoxy floor and cabinets 2014, new 2nd floor carpet 2019, pool cleaned and refilled 2020, and more! Move right in and enjoy the holidays in your new home!