An amazing opportunity to own a raised ranch home in a wonderful secluded area in close proximity to UD, shopping, and borders the WHITE CLAY CREEK State Park. Falls within 5-mile radius for award-winning Newark Charter School. Rarely does a home become available that abuts a state park. If you love the outdoors, this home is a perfect fit with groomed hiking-biking trails behind your house. Main level offers bright open kitchen with tiled backsplash, updated appliances, and room to add an island, table. Formal living room and separate dining overlooks large recently carpeted (indoor/outdoor) rear deck, new ceramic topped bar trimmed with tug-boat rope, provide breath-taking views of beautiful trees, parkland vistas and wildlife. 2 Solar Tube natural ceiling lights, enhance while lowering electric light bill. Two attics fans (one solar powered) ventilate summer attic heat. Upgrades include front lawn sodded, architecture 50 year roof, new HVAC system and hot water, ceiling fans/lights with wall switches and closet lights in all bedrooms, four season, sunroom with high-end therapeutic spa (Therma-Spa,-28 therapy jets-24 Bubbler ports), off master bedroom and accessible from deck. 3 generous bedrooms with wall to wall carpet. Tiled kitchen, bath & entry floors. Ample Parking, two-car garage with cabinetry, shelving, counter tops for storage, projects-crafts. Driveway extended for added parking. Nestled on a little over a half acre lot, yard complete with gazebo containing electric, cupola, new roof, skylight. Large under deck enclosure has lights, electric, workbench and ample shelving. Lower level offers 12' by 8' natural stone fireplace, mantle, hearth and energy efficient high-end Harmon pellet stove to greatly reduce winter heating costs. A large gathering room could be divided to create a 4TH bedroom. Enjoy the beauty of nature year-round; stroll down the stone steps to a bridge crossing your stream - hike in state parkland. Looking for a Large lot, abundant beautiful plants, trees, shrubs, vegetable garden area and secluded location in close proximity to amenities? This home has it all!