211 Brookwood Ave Wilmington, NC 28403

Beautifully maintained, traditional Mid Century home with Tudor influence makes a real statement from the curb! This historic home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 half bath. Living room upon entry includes interesting arched doorway, dental crown molding, brick-faced fireplace, Victorian panel wood shutters. Formal dining room also has dental style molding, hardwood flooring, statement light fixture. Large, open kitchen includes built-in desk area, pantry, over-sized granite island with seating for five(!), travertine tile, stainless appliances. Two bedrooms on main level, as well as shared full bath and private half bath, several linen & coat closets. Master bedroom upstairs has large closet. Additional bedrooms at front of layout have slanted ceilings, carpet, decent sized closets. Shared upstairs bath includes walk-in shower, converted desk with deco-glass vessel sink. Exterior features include covered front porch with bold red tile, space for nice rocking chair and/or loveseat, accessible from 2nd guestroom; paved driveway with parking for three; detached single car garage in fenced backyard. Rear stoop leads to brick patio, mulched & manicured yard. Flower beds and green space edged with unique upcycled glass bottles. Brookwood neighborhood is close to Wallace Park, YMCA, Cape Fear Museum, diverse shopping & dining options. Short drive to area beaches & golf, airport, PPD, CFCC and UNCW campuses. City records for historic registration refer to this property as ''Swann Cottage,'' erected in the late 30s/early 40s by Atlantic Coast Line Railroad worker Louis Vrans Swannand his second wife, Annie Mae ''Mazie'' Paul. The Swanns lived on Brookwood Ave until 1955. Initial research on a historic plaque marker for this property has been started, which the buyer may opt to complete. For a more complete historic overview of this home, and the founding owners, please see attached supplemental document.