2302 Willard St, Wilmington, DE 19806

Charming 3-story home in The Highlands ideally situated on a corner lot just one block from Rockford Park! Built in 1910, this lovely 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home with a 1-car detached garage has been meticulously cared for and updated thru-out the years. The beautiful front porch with a gorgeous stained bead-board ceiling frames the brick home and provides a welcoming entrance and peaceful extension to the home. The front entry features a classic vestibule that provides a perfect transition to the large entry hall with wainscoting, a charming window seat and beautiful turned staircase. Pocket doors from the front hall lead to a traditional living room featuring a fireplace with custom built-in bookshelves and entertainment cabinet. French doors from the living room lead to the 3-season sunroom that has been updated with a newly insulated bead-board ceiling and new exterior door to the rear yard. The large dining room offers a row of beautiful bow windows overlooking the side yard. The updated kitchen features 42”-inch cherry cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic tile flooring, tile backsplash and new stainless-steel appliances. The powder room is conveniently located off the kitchen with a back door to the rear yard and vestibule area with exterior shed. The 2nd floor houses 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths that include a beautifully renovated hall bath with tiled shower. Additional closets were added in the front and rear bedrooms and the current owners conveniently located the washer/dryer to the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor houses the 5th bedroom with a new built-in dresser plus a 3rd full bath with a claw-foot tub and large attic room with a spacious cedar closet. The basement offers a 2nd washer/dryer hook-up and plenty of additional storage space. The exterior of this home is as equally impressive as the interior with beautiful mature landscaping that strategically blooms thru-out the seasons. A charming brick walk-way leads to a newly laid patio on the side of the house, a perfect spot for outdoor grilling. Classic black wrought-iron fencing is the perfect complement to the charming back yard. Additional notable features and updates include but are not limited to: Stunning hardwood floors on all 3 levels, installed 2nd central air zone (2017) making the home 2-zoned central air for all 3 floors, insulated sunroom with new ceiling and roof (2020), new lattice work on rear vestibule, new refrigerator and range in kitchen, relocated W/D to 2nd floor, new water heater, newly painted front porch, re-parged basement walls and painted floor, replaced water main to the street (2020). Absolutely beautiful home just steps to the Delaware Art Museum, Rockford Park, playgrounds, walking trails and downtown Wilmington!