204 Philadelphia Pike

This comfy, family home features space, large rooms and plenty of them, a new gas heater, a new gas hot water heater, a new concrete front walkway with new steps, a new back walkway, a fireplace, easy parking for lots of cars, a great yard and more. Plaster walls and wood floors throughout in this vintage 1938 solidly built house. Living room has brick fireplace, cleaned several years ago. 2 big attractive bedrooms on the first floor are currently being used as a family room and as an office/den. The heart of the home is the expansive country type kitchen with lots of light and a bay window. Off the kitchen is a bonus main level 17 X 10 laundry room/pantry with brand new floor. Appliances less than 5 years old. The rear screened porch opens to a big, fenced back yard, a detached garage and a private alley off Hillcrest Boulevard, allowing easy parking for at least 4 cars. Plus there is on street parking out front or along Hillcrest Boulevard for plenty of guests on game day or holidays. Upstairs, there are 3 more bedrooms and another full bath. The basement is being used for storage and has a 3 year old furnace that was added when the owners converted from oil to natural gas. Priced under a recent paid appraisal, and offering a rare opportunity to do a little spiffing and reap the obvious benefits, this home has a few rough spots: floor and small area in kitchen ceiling and floor in upstairs bath need some attention; home is being offered as is . Sidewalks, street lights, a private alley and near by easy transportation into work sites in Wilmington or shopping north. The home is in a great location, situated well up from the street but accessible without stairs from the alley entrance and offers so much warm, cozy room! .