407 Irving Dr Wilmington, DE 19802

Impressive home on Irving Dr.! Nestled amid a double lot, one of largest in Brandywine Hills, is this 3BRs/2 bath stunning stone home with privacy abound and city conveniences. This coveted community is close to Matson Run Park, steps from Delaware Greenway Trails, 2 blocks from Rockwood Park/Museum, easy access to I-95, 10 mins. to City of Wilm./Amtrak Train Station and 25 mins. to Phil. Airport. Upgrades include attic stairs installed, new paint/carpeting throughout (2021), new roof/new submersible sump pump/new 200 A electrical panel (2020), and more. Front door opens to lovely original hardwood floors that appear here and throughout, and natural colored paint that offers soft tones without sacrificing color. One glimpse allows appreciation of earlier era elements of deep inset windows, wide baseboards, and timeless style. To left is divine DR with walk-in bay window and classic elegance that begs for weekday family dinners and weekend friends’ gatherings! Past DR is kitchen where gorgeous rich cherry cabinets are paired with earth-hued granite countertops. SS appliances lend sleek touch, while open bread box adds rustic component. Hall juts off and leads back to low-key, high-demand FR. Floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall brick FP is center stage and instantly creates family-friendly comfortable and cozy space. Alcove with glass-pane door to charming side porch (morning coffee is a must) offers perch for hooks, bench, and shoe storage to keep inside tidy when coming from outside! Circular floorplan prompts easy-flow pattern and wraps back around to front-of-home LR where it’s a perfect balance of formal and fun-loving space. 2nd wood-burning FP features white wood surround and flat hearth. Step through French doors into sunken, carpeted bonus flex space addition of generous proportions with exposed stone wall. Back of room is essentially wall of windows and combined with glass sliders, this space is sprawling and sun-splashed and offers views to large, level, and lush backyard rimmed with tall trees and hardscaping. The perfect venue to watch cardinals and blue jays frolic and relish nature at its best. Unfinished LL consists of W & D, French drain, rough ½ bath and outdoor walk-up access. 2nd level boasts secondary BR along with guest or 2nd suite that is spacious with retreat area bordering window. This suite also touts hardwood floor bonus room with vaulted ceiling, 2 windows and exposed stone wall. It’s clever extended space, perfect for office/reading room/exercise area. Adjacent to this suite is updated full bath. Primary suite is expansive with dual closets and updated lavish private ceramic tile bath. Great main and BR space! You’re bound to fall in love with this Brandywine Hills beauty!