1716 Hancock St Wilmington, DE 19806

Welcome to 1716 Hancock Street, tucked on a quiet street in an ideal Trolley Square location. This home exudes character and warmth, while simultaneously offering the contemporary finishes and features you will appreciate such as high ceilings, open floorplan, loaded kitchen, wide-plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting, stone fireplace, and absolutely stunning outdoor living space and garden. Enjoy a unique and expensive mix of textures and natural elements throughout, including wood, glass, stone, copper, and marble. The Kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances, copper countertop, recessed and under-mount lighting, wood tile backsplash, wine refrigerator, herb/garden window, loads of cabinet space, and distinctive breakfast bar with custom built-in shelving. Arrange the gorgeous open floorplan however you feel most inspired, but your living, dining, relaxing and entertaining will center around the cozy fireplace and extend effortlessly outdoors to the gorgeous outdoor space and award-winning garden. Fully fenced, this space is private and tranquil with several seating areas, a brick patio, wiring and platform for a hot tub, and even space for a play area. Join in on the urban gardening trend with over 400 square feet of organic gardening beds that have been richly amended annually with perennial herbs, fruits and vegetables which are already established and placed 2nd in the Wilmington Gardens competition in the vegetable garden category! All of this enhanced by outdoor lighting and nature, this is the epitome of relaxation. Inside on the main level, a convenient Powder Room for your guests and an artistic & hidden closet/storage area under the staircase! The second level offers two Bedrooms, both a generous size, the first with built-in bookshelves and walk-in closet and the Master with recessed lighting and double closets. A lovely hall Bathroom with marble vanity and your Laundry also on this level. A spiral staircase leads to the third Bedroom. The adorable loft area features hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceiling, and recessed lighting. This home offers valuable off-street parking and a generously wide and gated walkthrough from the front of the property to the back making the rear yard securely accessible as needed, and also includes a storage shed, shaded grilling area, and discreet storage for trash and recycling bins. There is an integrated full house security and fire alarm system installed with equipment which conveys to the buyer and can be contracted independently. Situated just above the Brandywine River and close to the surrounding walking and biking trails, an easy walk to the annual Brandywine River Arts festival, and close to all the trendy restaurants, pubs, shops, and cafes that Trolley Square has to offer, the Brandywine Zoo, Rockford Park, Delaware Art Museum, and so much more! Live your best life here. Be sure to View the Virtual Tour, Floorplans, and Schedule a Showing Today!