Built in the 1700s,this three story brick center hall colonial is located adjacent to Supawna Meadows Wildlife refuge. The location provides privacy, nature at your doorstep, and yet easy access to Wilmington (20 minutes) and Philadelphia (under an hour). Originally known as the Bilderback house, only 2 families have here since built. The home was completely renovated in 1970s, (owners will provide before and after pictures), and has had subsequent upgrades such as new propane furnace in 2015, new external wood burning furnace attached in 2016 (provides an additional low cost heat source for the entire house), and a central air zone. Though modernized, the home still retains vintage charm, filled with one of a kind handcrafted details such as coffered ceilings, heart pine floors, exposed beams and brick walls, screened sunroom, hidden passageways, large built in master closet, barn board clad great room with colonial style fireplace (outfitted for gas), sunroom with coffee bar and sink, large loft currently outfitted with a regulation size pool table and office space,laundry room, 2 additional wood burning fireplaces (dining room and living area),large storage room and guest suite on 3rd floor - all areas of the house have more storage and built-ins than you have ever seen in an historical home! Remarkably the house has an open concept dining room and kitchen area for entertaining, in ground pool and an additional guest suite over the detached 2 bay garage, with an auto repair pit. If you are looking for a little bit of paradise in a beautiful nature filled setting, with easy access to all area cities and attractions, this house should be on your list to see.
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