2409 W. 17th Street is a stunning 5 bedroom, 3.2 bath home located in the coveted community of the Highlands and is available only due to a relocation. Located just blocks from Rockford Park and within close proximity to schools, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, this exceptional neighborhood offers walkability and convenience that is rarely available in Delaware.
The inviting wraparound porch provides a charming entry to the bright and modern first level of the home which features a grand foyer, formal living room with a wood burning fireplace and an original pocket door leading to the formal dining room, a family room also with a wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen with a granite island, gas cooking and a double oven, powder room and first floor laundry room. The second level consists of the primary bedroom with en suite, an adjacent office/potential walk-in closet, two spacious additional bedrooms, a bonus room and a hall bathroom. The third level of the home offers two additional, spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom.
The lower level provides ample space for storage, a play area or gym and is also home to a kitchenette and an additional half bathroom. A detached garage completes this home and is a precious find in this area.
The homeowners have made numerous modern updates to this character-filled home including: brand new windows, refinished hardwood flooring, upgraded electrical, new lighting fixtures and recessed lighting, exterior custom outdoor patio with access from the family room, entire house repainted and with custom wallpaper, driveway widened, basement/play area refreshed and professional landscaping. With easy access to I-95, Amtrak and the Cities of Wilmington and Philadelphia, you will not want to miss this one!