809 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime home with a detached 2+ car garage, barn and additional detached 2-car garage that sits on almost 2.5 acres in North Wilmington! Built in 1920, this 3-story brick colonial features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, oak and Douglas fir wood floors, custom millwork, first floor 9 foot ceilings, and a beautiful blend of old world charm and modern living conveniences. Tucked behind the trees with access from the ½ circle driveway from Old Mill Lane, the slate walkway leads to the front portico and stunning grand foyer entrance! Thoughtful built-ins made with African mahogany doors adorn this space and flow into the spacious living room featuring a wall of built-in bookcases, custom mantel over a gas fireplace flanked by two sets of French doors leading to the sunroom overlooking the gorgeous grounds. Back off the foyer is the formal dining room with exquisite crown and chair rail moldings and access to the kitchen with glass cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and positioned conveniently next to the charming powder room with new marble tile flooring and large mudroom space. The mudroom leads to the gorgeous and spacious 21 x 19 screened-in porch with wood flooring that opens to the yard and is a few steps away from the 25' x 25’ detached garage with staircase to 2nd floor that is ready to be finished into a separate living quarters, home office or the bonus space you need! Back inside, the staircase leads to the 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and remodeled hall bathroom with a custom stained glass window. One bedroom that recently served as a home office and features a 9’ x 22’ second floor deck/balcony! The primary bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins & tons of natural light. The third floor includes 2 bedrooms (1 equipped with a kitchenette) and a full Jack & Jill bathroom with tiled shower. Outside, beautiful landscaping, plantings and a stonewall lead to the barn with loft and lower 2-car garage with driveway and access to Shipley Road. Additional highlights are copper gutters and downspouts 2010, new single layer roof 2022, new gas boiler 2023, new gas hot water heater 2023, replacement windows throughout, portion of the yard is gated with aluminum Jerith fencing. This is a rare offering!