Country living on nearlyone acre that is within walking distance to West Chester!!!! This eclectic, peaceful retreat is nestled down a private lane with only four other homes and offers a flexible floor plan that is conducive to house sharing, in-law suite or Air BnB with its own dedicated entrance, or enjoy the entirety of the space as a delightful single family home. Access the main level of the home via the front porch with pergola, and once inside, you will appreciate the beautiful cherry hardwood floors and sun-filled, open floor plan that includes a spacious kitchen, a charming dining room with bay window, a cozy living room, a mudroom / laundry room combo with outside access and a large storage area that is already plumbed and wired to accommodatea main level bathroom - just add fixtures and your own finishes! The formal staircase provides access to the upper level that includes two lovely bedrooms and a full bath with soaking tub. The expansive great room with sleeping loft can be accessed either from the main level, or through its own dedicated entrance with private deck on the rear side of the home. This highly adaptable and potentially separate space includes a spiral staircase from the sleeping loft that leads down to a 24' X 17' great room with vaulted ceiling, wood burning stove, full bath and plenty of square footage to encompass both a living area and a bedroom. Out back, soak up the sun and sights and sounds of nature on the property's verdant acre of land that gently slopes down to a quiet stream. This special property truly embodies a rare combination of relaxing rural living that is within easy walking distance of 10.2 acre Everhart Park, as well as downtown West Chester's shops and restaurants!