17 Brandywine Blvd Wilmington, DE 19809

Originally designed as an example of English architecture and recognized in 1939 as a distinctive home in Edgewood Hills, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath fixer upper waits your talents and efforts to bring it back to the exceptional home it once was. Featuring an entrance door of heavy timber which opens into an entrance hall with a half bath to the left, the buyer is greeted when first entering by a large living room with a stone fireplace capped by a distinctive mantel. To the left of the fireplace, is located the door to an enclosed porch, a cozy space in its own right. The floors in this house are hardwood throughout. The rest of the main level is made up of a generous sized dining room, a huge Florida Room and a kitchen opening to a one car garage. There is a beautiful dining room light fixture included in the sale. The Florida Room overlooks the amazing back yard, and its charming landscape. The kitchen is large enough to allow for a table and chairs for eating in. There is a laundry area with washer and dryer located in the basement. The heating system is forced air (gas) and there is central air. The water heater is gas. The second level has three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a full bath. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling. One of the bedrooms has a small balcony to the outside. The roof is thought to be recently installed. The landscaping is both extensive and varied, and the new owner will have an abundance of plant material to work with to create an extraordinary garden. There is a good sized side yard. All systems are in working order and the house basically needs only heavy cosmetic updates. The electric box is fuses, the new owner will want to upgrade to circuit breakers. Property is being sold to settle an estate and will be conveyed in as-is condition. Buyer's inspections will be for buyer's own knowledge.