Why drive to the Poconos or the Beach when your vacation hideway is right here! This beautifully maintained contemporary style raised ranch is perched on two, private acres yet conveniently located to Kennett Square or Hockessin Shopping. Home offers a refreshing inground pool with screened porch (15 x 11), decking and cabana/pool house with bath. This property has been professionally landscaped and offers a newly installed koi pond ideally situated for private mornings, coffee and an evening glass of wine. There are two dwellings on this property. The main house offers a Great Room with fireplace and sunken conversation pit with a view of the rolling countryside and the 3000 gallon koi pond. Both the great room and the formal dining room have hardwoods. An Amish country kitchen offers quartzite countertops, honey maple cabinets, ceramic tile floor and two ceiling fans. The Family room has ceramic tile flooring, a knotty pine ceiling, two skylights and an extensive use of windows to allow for panoramic views. The master bedroom offers an updated ensuite bath with stall shower with jets, separate jetted soaking tub, triple closets and an atrium door to private deck. A second bedroom and powder room complete the main level. The lower level offers two large bedrooms, full bath and a second family room. The one bedroom cottage is separate from the main house and offers new wall to wall carpeting in the living room (15 x 11) and bedroom (14 x 11) with large walk-in closet plus a brand new bath. There is also an updated kitchen (17 x 8) with laminate flooring. The cottage is ideal as an au pair suite, in-law suite or use as an income generating property. The septic system was replaced in 2015. The HVAC system has been updated.