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809 SHIPLEY RD Wilmington, DE 19803
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Key Details
Sold Price $785,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,475 sqft
Price per Sqft $317
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID DENC2044674
Sold Date 08/10/23
Style Traditional,Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,475
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $4,846
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 2.450 Acres
Acres 2.45
Property Description
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!
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Brandywine (30901)
Zoning NC15
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Screened Porch
Basement Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Window Treatments
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es), Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 4.0
Carport Spaces 4
Fence Aluminum, Decorative
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es), Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Road Frontage
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Brandywine
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 06-122.00-008
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Holly M Henderson-Smith • Pantano Real Estate Inc