917 N CLAYTON ST Wilmington, DE 19805

Century-old city chic! Appreciate beautiful 1918-built brick 4 BRs/1.5 bath home where architectural, old-world elements have been lovingly preserved and cleverly melded with modern everyday-must-have features on serene street at edge of city. Front covered porch begs for pair of wrought-iron chairs and table deemed for listening to hum of quiet city life. Step into main space, where front-to-back floor plan is prevalent. Formal LR is front room with sweeping space and where crown molding edges ceiling and original detailed 100-year old handsome wood staircase hugs wall. Character and charm reign in home! DR is behind LR where wainscoting and crown molding work in tandem to bring texture to room, while hardwood floors have border accent giving room elegance from top-to-bottom. Built-in corner hutch confirms master craftsmanship. Plenty of room to host fine dinner parties and casual get togethers. Floor plan flows back to gorgeous completely renovated kitchen, where everything was thought of and included! County French cream cabinets with pewter hardware, gray/white granite countertops, driftwood-style flooring, and center island with bar stools and pendant lighting above offer polished and pretty finish. Sleek SS appliances provide striking contrast against rustic angled textured ceramic tile backsplash. Relish not 1, but 2 garden windows, perfect for garden herbs! Roomy pantry offers storage for both canned goods and small-appliances, so your counter is clutter-free. LL is finished with lots of amenities! Hardwood floor rec room has shelving, recessed lights and window and is sure to be well-used room. There is also convenient PR and storage closet, laundry room, and sizable room, ideal for hobbyist or gardener with work bench and more storage. Upper level features 4 BRs, 2 with hardwoods/2 with carpeting. BR1 features chair rail and crown molding along with alcove, offering space for vanity or bureau. BR2 has bump-out adding extra footage to room. BR3 touts spacious closet, while BR4 is currently office with natural wood door, wall of handsome wood paneling, alcove where built-in corner desk resides and DD natural wood closet. Updated full bath boasts ceramic tile floor and cherry vanity with black granite top with accents of beadboard and crown molding. Outdoors is an oasis! Quaint deck has privacy fence for quiet dining and drinks. Fenced-in backyard features brick paver patio with bench amid bountiful plantings and greenery with dots of ornamental trees, while shed is tucked in corner! Mins. to heart of city with businesses, restaurants, entertainment and more! Character and convenience prevail at 917 N. Clayton St.!