This uniquely beautiful home, nestled on 2 acres in the historic Village of Chadds Ford, in the Unionville school district, offers buyers the rare opportunity to live in an exceptionally preserved and historically significant home, while enjoying the updated amenities, open floor plan, and the high end finishes that today's homeowners desire. Thoughtfully improved and expanded, to the highest standards, this home features 4+ bedrooms, 2 updated baths, a living room with wood burning fireplace, study, bonus room w/ walk in cedar closet, mudroom, powder room, and laundry room w/ washer and dryer included. Two of the three bedrooms on the 2nd floor are spacious with ample closet space and curved, deep window sills. The 3rd floor of the home is the master suite, offering a sleeping area with skylights, dressing room, study, walk in closet and master bath. To the rear of the home, overlooking the private patio with granite pavers and terraced perennial gardens, you will find the two story addition featuring a spacious dining room, great room and gourmet kitchen, all with gleaming cherry hardwood floors and wide trim moldings. The great room features an exposed stone wall , beamed, cathedral ceiling, gas hearth and beautiful views of the gardens. The kitchen extends off the family room and features cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, a pantry and large island with seating for 5. Stainless appliances include double wall ovens, 6 burner Viking gas cooktop, microwave, dishwasher and sxs refrigerator. The addition's lower level contains a bonus room, cedar walk in closet and poured concrete basement. Andersen windows and patio doors offer light and hillside views from almost every room. Additional improvements include a natural gas dual zoned HVAC system, 200 amp electric service, public water & sewer, and a 2 car detached garage Enjoy the peaceful and private front and rear patios, surrounded by terraced perennial gardens. Look closely at the terrace and you will find stone steps leading to a lovely open and level rear yard above the gardens. Across the street, is an additional open 1 acre with spring house, shed and parking area for 4 cars. A walking trail connects this area to the Brandywine Creek and museum.