A large treed 1.43 acre home site nestled in a tucked away location bordering Pike Creek Valley is the setting for this historic home. In addition, this intriguing property includes an attractive guest cottage above a three car garage. The square footage of the first floor is significantly larger than when the home was built in the 1800's. A period main entry opens to an expansive four season sunroom and an equally impressive double living room with handsome fireplaces on either end. Delightfully rambling best describes the flow of rooms. Rooms lead into more rooms and many have multiple entry points. While touring the charming country kitchen, you will want to take pause and imagine creating memorable meals using the impressive six-burner Viking gas stove. As you enter the generously sized vestibule that connects another addition to the original house, the comfortable feel of the home remains but you cannot help but be captivated by the soaring vaulted ceiling of the great room and the amazing amount of open space available for entertaining the largest of gatherings! Skylights, wood burning stove, and custom wet bar add to the appeal of this space. French doors lead out to the private patio and inviting and expansive yard beyond. Not to be overlooked is a large custom shower. Add on four bedrooms(4th BR in Cottage)and four full baths (2 upstairs baths/1 main floor/1 cottage bath)and close proximity to I-95 & Rt 1,Main Street Newark,the University of Delaware and the Christiana Mall to only begin appreciating all this property has to offer. Character Plus!