Seeking a home where good food, the gift of gab and hearty laughter will bring joy. This Elegant home has a Cottage feel that just happens to have great parking, is close to everything and is captivating; just like a Farmhouse Cottage. In fact, this home feels very much like the style of Irish and French Cottage designs with soft hue pallette colors utilized inside and out, wood, tile and carpeted flooring with the placement on the land that blends the home seamlessly into the surrounding nature. Built in 1961, this home has transformed into a truly open floor plan design for comfortable living and entertaining; offering both conversation and dining area, large 11 by 20 living space addition and a kitchen with its own fireplace. The quaint neighborhood of Old Mill Manor is located off Red Mill Road. The exterior of this 2 bd, 2.5 bath Raised Ranch has brick and siding exterior, loose paver walkway to the entry porch, replacement windows, a warm tone roof, front entry finished in ebony tone. As the door(s) open you are transported to another era. The foyer offers views of the wood stairwell & faux painted cottage stone wall treatment with soft lit warmth; heading down the stairs there is a landing with coat closet & tucked away alcove. Taking a step down you enter into the open dining & conversation room with tile floor and neutral walls. To the left of this large gathering area is the updated Chic Farmhouse Kitchen that is setup for hours of ease while preparing a meal. The Kitchen offers offset painted cabinets done in white uppers & gray tone lower cabinets, Farm sink, gas stove with sunlit window & hanging pot rack, dishwasher, Wood ceiling, gas fireplace, 2 pantries & tile flooring. The space provides room for a work station. Just off the beautifully decorated cooking space is the large living space addition that has multiple windows & 2 French doors that let in natural light. This would also be great for use as an artist studio. Beautifully arched wide doorways connect these rooms off the laundry & powder room. Upstairs the 2 bedrooms are oversized with plenty of closet space. In fact, the 2nd bedroom can be turned back into 2nd & 3rd bedrooms easily. There is a large space at the end of the hall that can become a quiet reading area and display for books or artwork. The Master suite is phenomenal. Entering you have more than enough room for a king size bed, nightstands, dresser(s) plus room for seating. A wide walkway that has closet space on both sides leads to the large Master bath with Standup tiled shower, wide sink vanity, Crown molding, Ocean Blue tiled floor; there is even an ironing board cabinet. The 2nd bedroom has wood flooring and is also the width of the home with it's own full bath that includes Crown molding, single vanity area, pedestal sink and tub/shower. The backyard offers a feeling of harmony and balance, from the nicely set retaining wall walkway that winds around the back addition to the gently rising cleared yard which would make a beautiful planting area for floral and vegetable gardening. The deeply satisfying standout to this amazing yard is the new outdoor patio; come enjoy an evening by a cozy fire pit. This fab entertaining space has tranquil surprises that have been created by a local artist; as you gaze around you will find lovely dry stack stone sculptures. Driveway & street parking available. The home systems include: Gas hot air heat (2013), central AC (2013), Gas hot water heater, 150 AMP electric panel, complimented by replacement windows, architectural shingle roof (2016). The home has wood flooring, tile flooring and carpet, soft tone painted interior, recessed lighting and is finished with 2 panel doors. School feeder pattern is Christiana. Close to I95, Christiana hospital, Newark, UD and the Newark Train Station. This is an extraordinary home on a 68 by 170 foot lot (.26 acre). They say your home is your castle; you will feel Royal from the minute you enter. Tour today!