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Key Details
Sold Price $310,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,700 sqft
Price per Sqft $182
Subdivision Delaire
MLS Listing ID DENC495376
Sold Date 04/02/20
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,700
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1942
Annual Tax Amount $2,212
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 7,405 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Lot Dimensions 60.00 x 125.00
Property Description
Stunning amenities with simplistic yesteryear charm in this Sunset Dr. home! Nested between 3 of the 10 best areas of Delaware to live in according to recent article, this collection of stately homes, each with its own style and personality, create sought-after enclave in N. Wilm. that offers spacious rooms, private lots and river views! This brick-front 3BRs/2.5 bath Colonial features green shutters/front door, while brick herringbone-style walkway edges driveway, mature shrubs flank covered new-columned/millwork entry and soaring tree anchors corner of level and lush front lawn. Major updates include new hot water tank/refrigerator (2020), deck replaced/French drain/sump pump (2019),DW (2018), furnace (2010). Step inside and appreciate distinctly beautiful architectural style, easy-flow floorplan and updated kitchen. First room offers elegance of a parlor and acts as a foyer, welcoming all with lovely detailed millwork, ceiling medallion, black wrought-iron chandelier and turned staircase set back and flushed against wall. Repetition of polished hardwood floors, slightly wider baseboards and pronounced crown molding link rooms together throughout home. Tucked-off PR has updated bumped-out basin cherry vanity, cherry mirror and slender crown molding to keep ratio proportionate for this size room. Arched entrance evokes grand feel of the past and leads into sweeping LR/FR where architectural elements take a bow. Cream-colored build-ins of cabinets, drawers and open shelving offer perfect places for everything from storing games and gadgets to displaying books and baskets. Note wood-topped window seat that lends whisper of charm. Central point is brick-trimmed FP with slate hearth. To balance room, opposite build-ins is gorgeous bay window with ledge, home for robust plants and tasty herbs! Glass-pane door leads to sun-dappled screened-in side porch of white beadboard ceiling, rustic exposed brick wall and door to yard. Escape-everything-kind-of alcove! From LR/FR equally-large and perfectly-matched arched entrance on other side of room leads into DR with ceiling medallion/fan, chair rail and creamy beige/chocolate-dipped paint. French doors span back wall and look to plant-perfect, go-to gathering space backyard. Renovated kitchen is on-trend and off-the charts! Rich cream-colored cabinets are paired with quartz countertops. Hardwood floors tout preserved elegance, while SS appliances including Bosch DW offer modern-must-haves. Extra embellishments are quaint curved corner coffee bar and charming deep garden window! Floorplan wraps past entry to garage, hall closet and LL with laundry facilities, storage and access door. Volume-ceiling staircase leads to 2 secondary BRs touting hardwoods, slightly-curved ceilings, and wide baseboards. Bonus BR features are 2 closets that border adorable window seat, and carpeted hideaway closet/room with angled ceiling and triangle of open shelves, great kids play area or easy-access storage! Cream-tiled bath has tub/shower, vanity and build-in 2-door cabinet, ideal for stashing cleaning supplies. Neutral-colored MBR is expansive with walk-in closet with built-ins and private bath with mix of traditional and trendy! Retro B & W tile with diamond-accent patterned shower and angled ceiling fuse with skylight and pedestal sink. Iconic effect! DR's French doors are gateway to niche of nature in backyard. Multi-tiered, multi-faceted outdoor venues meld together to create impressive and imposing space! Open, rail-less deck seems to blend into nature beyond. Tall tree in center of deck was left to shade and provide beauty. Berm gives edge of private backyard slight contour. Landscaping resides in beds trimmed with rail-road ties and mingles with vibrant ground covering. Large brick patio provides contrast to deck and another option to embrace the outdoors. Enjoy this 4-season beauty backyard! Nearby to Bellevue State Park and I-495/Philadelphia Pike. Close to I-95 and easy access to Philadelphia.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Brandywine (30901)
Zoning NC6.5
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Attic/House Fan, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Porch(es)
Garage Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Rear
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking Type Attached Garage, Driveway, Other
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Maple Lane
Middle Schools Dupont
High Schools Mount Pleasant
School District Brandywine
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 06-124.00-075
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Corey J Harris • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.