This spectacular 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, three-story 1910 white brick charmer is located in one of Wilmington’s most beautiful neighborhoods known as the Highlands, only a few blocks from Rockford Park. Great curb appeal with two decorated window boxes on the front of 2212 Gilpin. Follow the newly power-washed brick walkway to the elegant main door of this home and be wowed by its architectural grace, window seats, custom built-ins, wainscoting, and surprises that await you around every corner.
Enter a spacious 11x10 foyer with tile entrance where the living room to the left is accented with crown molding and custom built-in bookcases on each side of the gas fireplace. To the right of the foyer, the formal dining room features wainscoting and a window seat along one wall. A classic shaker cherry kitchen, accented by a rounded granite island features a Viking range, a Kitchen Aid refrigerator and dishwasher, double sink and tile backsplash. The gourmet kitchen flows into the family room with two skylights and sliding glass doors that overlook phenomenal landscaped gardens, raised beds, a brick paver patio and a recently fenced rear yard. Yellow pine floors are found in the foyer, living and dining rooms, hallways and two bedrooms on the 2nd floor; a newer oak floor in the kitchen and adjacent family room. The formal original turned oak staircase that leads to the 2nd and 3rd floors is accented with wainscoting. There is the exciting possibility of two primary suites: one on the 2nd floor, which includes a new beautiful bathroom with an elegant shower. And that is not all.......there is a second high-end remodeled bath on the 2nd level with double vanities as well as two additional nicely sized bedrooms...
There is a second primary bedroom on the 3rd floor that leads to a remodeled spa-like en-suite bath with two vanities, a jetted tub and separate steam shower.
This magnificent home is located near the Delaware Art Museum on Kentmere Parkway. Enjoy the finest restaurants, shopping and the annual festivals that take place during the spring and summer months. Also located close to I-95, the Christiana Mall, Newark, the Delaware beaches, the remodeled Wilmington train station and is only 30 minutes to the Philadelphia Airport. You will want to call "2212" Gilpin Avenue your forever home.