What a wonderful opportunity! Pristine, tastefully updated, Cape in the much sought after, Alapocas neighborhood! The gracious covered front entry features a Full View Double Paned Pella Glass Door, an updated insulated door with only 1 gentle steps to the Flagstone landing & 1 more in to the home. This foyer opens to the living room with a wood-burning fireplace, crown molding, recessed lighting & pristine hardwood floors. There are custom built-in Bookshelves/cabinets which provide display plus an abundance of storage space.
Adjoining the living room is a wonderful bright Sunroom that can serve multiple purposes - conservatory, dining room, office, play room - your choice. A vaulted ceiling adds a distinctive decorative note. There are three walls of windows in this amazing space with plantation style shutters. The heater tile floor plus a Mitsubishi a/c unit provides cooling & heating control specific to ones preferences all year long. There is a set of recently replaced Pella French doors which lead to the quiet Flagstone terrace.
The updated, very well-designed kitchen, is open to the Dining Room or sitting area which allows interaction between cook and guests/family. (Former owners used the Sunroom as their formal Dining Room.) Features: Solid Cherry Shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, tile flooring (with a subtle wood pattern) excellent storage and a center island. Appliances include a Bosch SS dishwasher & refrigerator plus a new convection smooth top range with downdraft exhaust. Deep farm style SS sink, pendant & recessed lighting, coffee station & pantry cabinet make this kitchen very functional & visually appealing. The current owners added extra tall Pella Sliding Doors out to the Flag Stone Patio. As mentioned previously another set of Pella patio doors, creates terrific flow for entertaining. The Eastern Sunlight brightens the entire space all day & the views of the garden are delightful! ***This additional design feature is a standout GAMECHANGER, not only for the functionally of the 1st floor, but the daily enjoyment of the main living spaces!
Privately located at the end of the hall is the attractively updated
1st floor powder room, which is plumbed for a stack washer & dryer unit in a closet as was the preference of the former owners. Current owners use it for household storage and have installed attractive SS tall LG washer and dryer in the utility room in the lower level.
The 1st floor Primary Bedroom Suite, featuring more solid Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, is well organized with 4 well illuminated closets, a 4-piece tiled bath with a SPA tub, A large tilted Walk-in Shower, double sinks with granite counters, and beautiful solid Cherry wood cabinetry.
There is indoor access from the garage which also has a service door to the back yard. A level Flag Stone walkway leads from the parking area to the kitchen for easy access with only 2 gentle steps to navigate for entry to the home.
The 2nd floor features 2 bedrooms with good ceiling height, a hall bath and a nook which currently as an office but could be a play space or quiet reading area. The basement offers a finished game/TV/playroom. In this mostly finished space are beaded board paneling, a coffered ceiling and wall to wall carpeting, which provides a comfortable and cozy living space. In the unfinished basement you will find a ¼ bath (which could be expanded) & a well illuminated space for Laundry (complete with double soapstone laundry tub), projects & storage. Egress with Bilco doors add convenience and safety to this lower level.
The turned 2 car garage has access from inside house with a service door previously mentioned to the back yard. The Landscaping is lovely & provides seasonal interest. The very handsome Private Flagstone Terrace is a great spot for entertaining with its outdoor wood-burning fireplace. This stunning well so neighborhood features trails into the Alapocas woods down along the Brandywine Creek and con
