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1009 River Road
Bellevue
Wilmington, DE 19809
Brandywine
Brandywine School District
New Castle County
Asking Price$685,000
  Sale Pending  
Bedrooms6
Full Baths3
Partial Baths1
Acres1.54
Interior Sq Ft5,112
Age103
HeatingNatural Gas
Fireplaces2
CoolingCentral A/C
WaterPublic
SewerPublic
Garages2
Taxes (2023)4,479

Description
Welcome to Bellefonte in North Wilmington. This 5/6 bedroom , 3.5 bathroom home has been meticulously maintained by the current owners and is a real historic showpiece. At just over 100 years young and full of character and charm, this home will not disappoint the most discerning home shoppers. Along with an adjacent parcel, the house and ground it sits upon is 1.54 acres. As you make your way up the long and winding driveway you'll appreciate the picturesque landscaping with mature trees and many seasonal plantings. The circular drive at the center of the property makes entry and departure quick and easy. There are multiple outdoor entertaining areas including a koi pond, patio with a bar, fire pit and your imagination for the rest of this spacious and spectacular oasis. Located at the back of the driveway you will find a 2 car detached carriage house with a finished 2nd floor. This could be a great space for an additional home office, work shop or quiet get-a-way for the gamers in your family. Adjacent to this garage is a 40 foot building that was previously used as horse stalls which has been converted into a workshop/shed. This is a great place for all your yard tools and outdoor toys. The main house has a large enclosed front porch and open side and back porches overlooking the quiet serenity surrounding your view. On the main floor of the home you will find the large eat in kitchen featuring a gas fireplace and a separate formal dining room with coffered ceiling. The large family room with gas fireplace will showcase the character and charm of this home. The amount of space you'll explore seems endless as you make your way from the living room to family room to the dining room and into the breakfast room/kitchen area. A wonderfully unique powder room now occupies the space of the lower stairs to the basement. As you head upstairs there are two staircases to the next level, one off of the kitchen and the other off of the family room. The second floor has 4 spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. On the third floor you will find the owners bedroom, spacious primary bath with dressing room area, and large walk in closets. There is also another bedroom on this floor that can be used as a nursery, office, or craft room. The laundry is found in the partially finished basement that has a full bathroom and walk out to the back yard. This special property will not last long. Parcel 06-141.00-027 (1007 River Road address) is included in the sale of this property (1009 River Road). Both parcels make up this package deal. The total combined lot size to 1.54 acres. Taxes reflect total of both parcels for 2023 tax year. Come make this spectacular house your dream home. There's NOTHING else like it for miles.

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Location


Driving Directions
Philadelphia Pike to Marion Avenue to (L) on River Road to PIQ on left

Details
Architectural Type - Colonial
Parking - Paved Parking, Detached Garage, Driveway
Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Basement - Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Stone
Interior Features - Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s), Laundry: Basement
Appliances - Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas
Rooms List - Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Roofing - Architectural Shingle
Lot Features - Flag, Front Yard, Level, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Exterior Features - Exterior Lighting, Deck(s), Porch(es), Stone, Vinyl Siding
Cooling - Central A/C, Electric
Heating - Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Electric, Natural Gas
Hot Water - Natural Gas
Sewer - Public Sewer
Water - Public

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Assessment : 126600
Latitude : 39.765270
Longitude : -75.493888
EveryHome Number : ENC204-30927
Listing Courtesy BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Zoning Designation NC6.5