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143 E 2ND ST New Castle, DE 19720
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,450 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $315,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,450 sqft
Price per Sqft $128
Subdivision Old New Castle
MLS Listing ID DENC418464
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1917
Annual Tax Amount $2,620
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 4,356 Sqft
Property Description
Volumes of charm in this 1917-built Victorian home in heart of historic New Castle! Appreciate endless water views in this 5BRs/3 bath 3-levels of living home, where earlier-era architecture was preserved and beautifully blended with today s modern-life amenities. Splendid covered front porch with porch swing sets tone for distinguished hunter green shingle, burgundy column, pebbled stucco and brick home on tree-lined street dotted with brick sidewalks and lamp posts. Walkable to town, shops, cafes and Battery Park. Grand 12 x 10 foyer where rich, dark hardwood floors, ornate millwork, turn staircase and 9-ft.-ceilings welcome you, while exposed radiators, glass door knobs, deep-inset windows and original hardwoods/trim were maintained. Oversized entrance grants access to main area where LR and DR are open to each other, yet have defined space and characteristics. LR boasts wood-burning FP and DR has room for sweeping DR table and multiple chests. Renovated kitchen has contemporary flair! Gun metal gray cabinets finished-to-ceiling with intermittent open shelving highlights granite countertops, cream appliances and ceramic tile backsplash. Off kitchen is space-saver pocket doors that lead to full bath with white-washed beadboard, vanity and tub/shower. Opposite, W & D reside and gray ceramic tile floor leads out back door to picturesque fenced-in backyard with trellis, bench, walkway and glimpses of river. Kitchen wraps around to foyer, creating circular floor plan. Staircase leads to 2nd level where 4 BRS fan out. BR1 has all the bells and whistles including original hardwoods, crown molding, extra-wide baseboards, built-ins, and gorgeous bay window with window seat and water views. Relax and be lulled by rhythm of the river. Natural wood door leads into adjoining BR, which also has hall entry. This BR and BR3 have bay windows as well, while BR4 features triple window. BRS are large, light-filled and utterly charming with hardwood floors and sizable closets. Aqua-marine bath on this level has DD vanity with extended make-up area, white beadboard, crown molding, tub/shower and dual-stacked built-in cabinet. Perfect guest suite on 3rd level with BR of sage green paint/beadboard, full wall of windows facing river with built-ins below, and angled ceiling. Plus, full bath with ceramic tile floor, shower and white beadboard. Bonus dressing/retreat room with window seat to unwind, decompress and enjoy small-town sounds. Old-world charm with new-amenity appeal!
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
Zoning HR
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es)
Parking Features Other
Garage Spaces 4.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Colonial
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Christopher J. Cashman • Patterson-Schwartz-Newark