405 S Broad St Middletown, DE 19709

The beauty of this home built in 1924 will leave you in awe. Bursting with charm, character, and craftsmanship this 97 year old home is located on South Broad Street in the heart of Middletown, a mere walking distance to the small shops and businesses downtown. The classic white exterior with black shutters and brick skirting give the home a timeless elegance, and the .34 acre property is full of gorgeous mature trees and landscaping. Around back, a driveway and two-car detached garage give the convenience of private covered parking, and a grand courtyard with stunning brick pavers and greenery offer a perfect outdoor entertaining space. Inside, history comes to life the moment you walk through the front door and see the tall ceilings, grand staircase, elegant and ornate trim work, and the incredible refinished hardwood floors that span the home. To your left, a spacious family room is complete with a brick fireplace surrounded by stunning built-ins. Two separate doors lead to the bright sun room with exposed brick from the chimney. To the right of the entry-way through a set of french doors, you’ll find a formal dining room with large windows and detailed chair rail trim on your way through to the updated white kitchen! A powder room completes the lower level, while upstairs there is so much more to see. A large master bedroom with seating area, an updated and expanded full hall bathroom, and two more generously sized bedrooms all make up the second level, but the real show stopper is outside on the second story balcony overlooking the beautiful courtyard. Yet another set of stairs leads up to a large and functional loft area, with a separate flex room with potential to use as a bedroom, office, craft room, you name it. This home also boasts a large unfinished basement, just waiting to have it's full potential fulfilled. The walls of this home are full of almost a century's worth of history and memories, and it's waiting to offer your family a place to make a century's worth of new ones. This home may have withstood the test of time, but it’s availability will not so schedule your tour today or you’ll miss your chance to own a piece of history!