Welcome to 1005 Marlin Drive in the sought after and desirable Foulke Manor. The home that provides the best of both worlds, a classic colonial with an open floor plan. Custom designed and built with years of planning and execution. This impeccably maintained home features 6,000 plus square feet of living on over 3 breathtaking rolling acres. The front walkway leads to a covered front porch which brings you to the stunning formal entrance with back yard views. This phenomenal layout is perfect for entertaining inside and out. Enjoy 5 large bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths, 4 living areas, office/study with custom built ins, ready for the conversion to an in-law suite. This open floor plan of kitchen, breakfast area and family room are magnificent. A gourmet chefs kitchen complete with Thermador 6 burner gas cook-top and double ovens, a large center gathering island, serving area and wet bar with a 50 plus bottle wine cooler. Enjoy cooking and experiencing the beautiful views. The finished walkout lower level features a full bar, game area, full bath, over sized multi use room, large storage area and exits to the a sport court, presently used for tennis with stadium lighting. All in one, Elegance and Livability! Enter the mudroom from the garage or side entrance. The driveway offers a dozen parking spaces plus the 3 car garage. From sunrise to sunset the rear walkway opens up to a large multilevel slate patio with an outdoor Capital Grill stainless kitchen area. A 16 foot screened gazebo is waiting to overlook your new pool which will complete this magnificent resort like setting. Just moments away you can go tubing or visit the Brandywine River Museum, be amazed with the sights at Long Wood Gardens or to any of the historical areas surrounding this home. If you commute to DC, Philadelphia, KOP, Wilmington or anywhere in between this home will be your very own oasis everyday! Where can you sit and see the wildlife in action and the beauty of the rollings hills of Chester Country? I will tell you, it's in the back yard of this amazing home and it's just waiting for YOU! This home features well over 500,000 in upgrades. YES, it has been stucco certified! No worries here!