5 Owls Nest Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807

HOUSE FOR SALE 5 Owls Nest Road, Centreville, DE 19807 $843,000 This beautifully landscaped & meticulously maintained Craftsman style home is nestled in the heart of the Village of Centreville on .57 private, non-development acres, adjacent to open land from neighboring properties, & surrounded by multi-million dollar homes in sought after Chateau Country. Originally 1,068 sf, this hillside ranch was expanded in 2002 to the 4 bed, 2.5 bath 3,625 sf it is today. The design seamlessly integrates the old with the new, & great attention was paid to every detail. All sides of the house are architecturally pleasing with cedar board & batten siding (stained 2020), cultured stone, & stucco with banded windows & doors (painted w/SherLastic 2021), all new Andersen A series low-E windows with grilles & screens, 40 yr architectural roof, standing seam copper shed roof, & copper front gutters & downspouts. Fypon columns, brackets, & gable ends, & Craftsman lighting add character & reduce maintenance. The she-shed offers a secluded hideaway w/cable, electric, & water to the hose bib. Enter the property through a custom electric gate (2016, stained 2021), enjoy the stone wall & steps along the drive, & 2 private oversized 2-car garages at right angles to each other w/220 V outlets for your electric car. The cantilevered master adds character & protection, with a decorative railing (stained 2021) outside of the 8’ wide Andersen sliding doors. Around the corner is a concrete patio w/spa, stone retaining wall, & built-in planter. Above the patio is a wood deck off the kitchen/great room (boards 2019, restained 2021) with steps to the side yard. A 2’ overhang with brackets runs over a long bank of windows, continuing the Craftsman charm. Turn the corner to a grotto, stone water feature, courtyard w/antique front gate & insets (powdercoated 2021), & a mahogany front door that leads you into the foyer. Move-in ready, partial open concept, split bedrooms, 1st floor laundry (washer & dryer 2016, granite 2021), fully floored & insulated walk-up attic, 4” plantation shutters on all road facing windows & in the master, and great views everywhere. Note the interior crown/trim/base millwork, & white oak or tile floors throughout. Kitchen, master bath & fireplace surfaces are granite, marble, or slate. Bath showers are tiled. A 2-sided gas fireplace serves the living & great rooms. Kitchen tiles are handmade by Michelle Griffoul Studios, all stainless appliances, cooktop w/chimney hood, convection wall oven & microwave, an island, bar sink, pantry & appliance cabinets, base cabinets w/pull out shelving, 42” uppers, some w/etched glass, & a windowseat. An antique Eastlake style sideboard (restored 2021) adds warmth & interest, as does the shiplap (2019) on the beamed cathedral ceiling. The master bath has vaulted ceilings, water closet, dual vanities w/medicine cabinets, 2 walk-in closets w/3-tiers, 4’ shower, garden tub, & updated lighting (2017). Other features worth noting are a new 4-bed septic system (2021), zone 2 HVAC system (2021), zone 1 HVAC (2013), hot water heater (2020), well pump (2012), water filtration, softener (2013), & conditioning (2020) systems. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED, good through 8/3/22. Easy access to I-95 & Wilmington train station. Walk out the back to Buckley’s or up to the Centreville Café. Owner was Greenville Country Club grounds manager for 35+ years, & the quality & pride exhibited there is evident here as well. A MUST SEE! House is being sold AS-IS. Appraisal and inspection(s) are for informational purposes only.