4403 Channing Rd, Wilmington, DE 19802

Yesteryear charm blends with contemporary flair in sought-after stone home on Channing Rd. ! Situated on deeper-than-normal lot with peaceful and private backyard outdoor oasis, this renovated 3 BRs/2.5 bath home has all-around appeal! Nestled amid desirable N. Wilm. Brandywine Hills community, winding sidewalks, mature trees and wrought-iron lamp posts edge stately homes with meticulously groomed lawns, creating tranquil enclave of suburbia. Yet, home is steps away from Delaware Greenway Trails, which connects to Can-Do playground, 2 blocks from Rockford Park and Museum, mins. from Rt. 202/I-95, 10 mins. to heart of Wilm. /Amtrak Train Station and 25 mins. to Phil. Airport. Renovations include (2021) Painted/waterproofed LL, new washer/FR tile/carpet (2020) New slate patio/Pennsylvania Fieldstone seating wall and adjacent area/painted interior/re-graded backyard/new drainage system/gas water heater (2019) New exterior paint/wood siding/gutters (2018) Complete kitchen renovation (2017) Refinished hardwood floors/painted interior/new alarm system/removed backyard trees (2016) New asphalt shingle roof/windows and more! Quaint foyer features refinished original Red Oak hardwood floors here and throughout, crown molding and convenient deep hall closet adjacent to staircase. Glance to right reveals perhaps most significant and dramatic renovation that sets home apart from many others. Wall was removed between kitchen and DR opening area to cleverly create one, sweeping, light-infused space. Effect is open, bright area you’ll want to linger in as long as you can! DR is defined by original barely-there gray chair rail, that was preserved and designed to complement kitchen cabinets, and beautiful walk-in bay window. Full wall sits opposite 2 oversized windows with deep-inset windows (one of many period architectural elements to treasure), simultaneously offering perch for artwork/furnishings and natural light. Sequence of 10 recessed lights, continued hardwood floors (kitchen’s tile floor was replaced to match hardwoods) and modern edge seamlessly link rooms. Now one can take advantage of uninterrupted views from kitchen through bay window to picturesque street. Dove-gray self-closing maple cabinets are fused with sleek SS appliances, while light quartz countertops are highlighted by polished white subway tile backsplash. Appreciate pantry with original glass pane door/hardware, custom built-in wine rack and large farmhouse sink. Island serves as breakfast bar with stools but can double as extra DR seating. Beyond kitchen is sunken FR with days-new tile inset and new carpeting. Crown molding continues and chair rail adds dimension. Elevated brick, copper-topped FP is tucked in corner, while almost floor-to-ceiling picture windows span back wall, providing views to scenic backyard. Great off-the-hub-of-the-home area to relax and recharge! Left of foyer is LR, where walk-in bay window is echoed from DR, built-in arched bookcase offers hint of earlier-era charm and FP is nestled between the two. Glass pane door leads into hall with PR and modern, square-basin pedestal sink and ceramic tile, which sits opposite DD closet. At end of hall is deep, walk-in closet, great for everything-and-anything storage! Hall wraps to FR, creating circular, fluid floorplan. Upper level also boasts gorgeous hardwood floors and 2 secondary BRs, iconic B & W retro hall bath with modern black vanity, and huge hall closet. Both secondary BRs are large, one with access to 3rd level storage and other BR has his-and-her closets. Arched doorway, mirrored from LR, leads to spacious set-apart primary BR, that is spacious, light-filled and features private bath. Relish new backyard slate patio with Pennsylvania field stone wall with lighting and adjacent gravel garden with wood trellis. Your own niche of nature and haven for parties and picnics! Beyond is large, level and private backyard and detached, stone 2-car garage. Slice of serenity in Brandywine Hills!