1211-1/2 Mckennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808-2130 $460,000

Beds/Baths: 4/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,450
Acreage: 0.34
Age:235 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2074616
Subdivision: Derickson Place
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 1211 1/2 McKennans Church Road, this CHARMING 18TH-CENTURY FARMHOUSE beautifully marries original character with modern conveniences. With 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms spread across 2,450 square feet, this home ensures ample space for comfortable living. From the front door, step into a foyer where you will find the spacious family room to your right, which boasts a gas fireplace, recessed lights, a bay window and plenty of natural sunlight. The home retains its HISTORIC CHARM with ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS in many areas, while modern upgrades like a newer water heater and boiler (both installed in 2023) ensure efficiency and comfort. Through the hall you will enter the dining room flaunting oversized baseboard and built-in shelving that beautifully outlines the room, constructed from the properties original barn wood. An inviting Dutch door serves as an additional entrance into a second foyer near the kitchen, where you'll find GRANITE countertops, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, a sizeable pantry with pull-outs, a custom rotating spice cabinet, and a built-in butcher block—perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Adjacent to the kitchen is the living room/flex room, historically used as a Butter Churning Barn – it is now a spacious area that offers tons of possibilities for use. Here you will find wood-look tile floors, a wet bar, and sliders to the back yard. The OVERSIZED TWO-CAR GARAGE can be accessed via a mudroom, complete with a laundry closet and an exposed siding accent wall from the original barn structure, adding a rustic touch. Tucked away next to the staircase you can find the half bathroom. The upper level hosts all 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, as well as hardwood flooring throughout. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and dressing/sitting room. For those who love the outdoors, the FULLY FENCED YARD features apple and pear trees, a STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO with a retractable awning, and plenty of space for gardening or relaxation. The floored attic provides additional storage, and all appliances are included, making this home move-in ready. With tons of history within its walls, this farmhouse is not just a home—it's a story waiting to be continued. Come and experience the unique blend of past and present in this delightful property. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a little piece of history, schedule your tour today!

Primary Bed: 14 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 13 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 14 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 14 X 13 - Upper 1
Sitting Room: 10 X 7 - Upper 1
Other: 10 X 7 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 19 X 10 - Main
Dining Room: 19 X 12 - Main
Family Room: 19 X 13 - Main
Living Room: 28 X 13 - Main
Mud Room: Main
Attic:
Taxes: $2,223
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated
High School: Thomas Mckean

Features

Utilities
Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dirt Floor Basement, Partial , Fully Carpeted Flooring, Stone Flooring, Wood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Pitched Roof, Aluminum Siding, Stucco Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Patio(s), Porch(es), Hot Tub

Lot
Front Yard, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Fully Fenced

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Compass , (302) 202-9855, ashley.hess@compass.com

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