Be sure to see this magnificently renovated Victorian with a stunning open Front Porch, (respectfully restored to its former glory) amazing gardens and landscaping, large private fenced back yard with Koi Pond, Deck and swimming Pool! The gracious foyer features original moldings, Leaded Glass Windows in the turn staircase, setting off a very welcoming entry. Gourmet cook's dream Kitchen with Breakfast Bar Island, Samsung SS appliances: Down Draft 5 Burner Gas Cook Top, Double Wall Oven, Built in Microwave, very quite dishwasher. Granite Counters, Recessed lighting, Kraft-Maid gentle close Cabinets with base kick out drawers... perfect for those hard to store pizza and cookie trays! Plus a Pantry Closet! YES indeed! , plus the very well designed/sophisticated Wet Bar with illuminated cabinetry & Bar Refrigerator add to the marvelous entertaining spaces! Right off the kitchen is the very spacious family room has sliding glass doors out to a deck that overlooks the POOL & Private Fenced Yard. There is also a conveniently located powder room. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite full baths, Walk-in Closets, 2nd floor Laundry Room, Sunroom & Walk-in Cedar Closet. The 3rd Full Bath, also on the 2nd floor (with the Ball Foot TUB, walk-in Shower has a HEATED FLOOR! Love that, right? On the 3rd floor, the 4th of the 5 bedrooms is currently being used as a theater room with a Samsung curved TV & surround system, which are included. The location of this beautiful home is so ideal! Just a few blocks popular restaurants and cafs, the YMCA, the post office, Wilmington, Opera House, the Christiana Care Hospital Wilmington Campus, Wilm Train and Bus station. Just 2 blocks to the 18th Street Dog Park and near by Wilm ZOO! Enjoy walks along the Brandywine on the 2 mile loop or go further into the Greenway trails that loop up to Rockwood Park, Rockford Tower, and over to the Brandywine State Park and preserve lands. You can ride mountain bikes all the way up to Strouds Preserve in West Chester (Bike on & off trails or ride horses, canoe, kayak down the Brandywine. So many places to explore so nearby! All kinds of shopping within minutes and the Philadelphia airport only a 20 minute drive.