102 Dakota Avenue

Description

ON SALE 23K below recent 6/23 appraised value! Assumable mortgage balance at only 2.25% ! Marvelous space and many great amenities in multi-level home in a must-be location in N. Wilmington! Tucked on serene street in sought-after Shipley Heights is this 3 Bed/2.5 bath home with level fenced-inbackyard, delightful sun porch, and spacious sun-filled rooms. This tan brick/beige siding home,accented with chocolate brown shutters and almond-toasted colored front door, features a curvedbrick-edged sidewalk that leads up to sizable covered front entry and trim shrubbery that fronts thehome. Dual-width driveway sits adjacent, although there is plenty of street parking, and leads back pastbump-out pad for BB ct./grill to recessed 2-car garage. Step inside to hardwood-floored hallway withdouble-door closet to left, perfect for coats, shoes and accessories. Just past an oversized entrance leadsinto expansive open front-to-back space that functions as seamless blend of LR and DR, great forentertaining. Golden polished hardwood floors continue in here, neutral-hued paint offers naturalbackdrop, and elegant crown molding raises the bar. LR features beautiful bay window that spans mostof front wall and touts deep ledge for potted plants that are sure to thrive or colorful vases that addpops of color. Gas FP with black marble/white wood surround is centered on long wall and can easily beappreciated by many vantage points. Back of home is DR and with chair rail allows for 2-tone naturalcoloring that is subtle, while trio of windows and +-+ glass pane door cover much of back wall. Togetherall these windows encourage natural light to stream in and warm both rooms. DR easily flows intoadjoining kitchen where rich cherry cabinets are accented with pewter hardware, granite countertopsare highlighted by beige tile backsplash with floral deco tiles and suite of SS LG appliances enhancemodernized look. Upper front glass pane cabinet is perfect place for decorative bowls or mugs, whiledeep garden window with glass shelving is an instant perch for home-grown herbs or flowering plants.Kitchen wraps back to hallway and foyer, creating circular floorplan. Hardwood steps lead up toconveniently located hall bath at edge of 2 nd level of dove gray tile with a soft hint of yellow border,cherry vanity and tub/shower combination. There is even a linen closet to help keep towels andtoiletries nice and neat! Hardwood floors continue here as well with 2 secondary BRS that fan out andoffer dual window, muted color paint and closets with build-ins. Primary BR is larger than others withnot only ample room for sitting area but also substantial walk-in closet and full, private bath of creamtile, shower and tile floor. LL features spacious FR with wide-plank wood heated floors, chair rail with ledge that run almost entire edge of room and beadboard/paneling beneath. Ledge serves as a built-in candle and photo frame holder! Tucked off FR is cleverly located PR with tile floor and cherry cabinet vanity. Adjacent to FR is equally large unfinished storage area, laundry facilities, row of cabinets, shelving/board for hanging tools and dual utility sink. From FR travel up a couple of steps and enjoy all-windowed sun porch with angled ceiling. Indoor comfort with outdoor ambiance and a never-ending invitation to relax and recharge! Just beyond is backyard that is fenced-in and open with neighboring trees providing no-maintenance shade! A "Service Plus" Home warranty is transferable to the new owner! Home is nearby to Rt. 202 corridor with easy access to I-95. Delightful home on Dakota Ave.!