Unique custom home has solid bones and room to spread out! With FIVE large bedrooms, two FULL baths, this expansive North Wilmington brick home is ready for a new family. Situated on a prime corner lot, this solidly built home offers the buyer the opportunity to customize throughout. Front entry is into the living room with oversized windows, original 1 inch oak hardwood floors, paneled walls, and a fireplace with mantel and bookshelf built-ins. Straight back is a formal dining room complete with a garden window bump-out, chair rail, crown moulding, oak floors, and two corner built-in china cupboards. Beyond is the heart of the home: a large family room with a wall of windows, sliders at the rear (ready for a deck addition), and adjacent to an enormous galley kitchen with counter space and cabinets galore. The kitchen offers a cooking area at one end with a deep stainless sink overlooking the backyard, a stainless dishwasher, a GE cooktop and Kenmore refrigerator. At the other end of the long galley kitchen is the laundry area, complete with full-size GE washer and dryer and a second sink, all with abundant counter space and recessed lighting. A peninsula connects the kitchen and family room. The first floor also offers two large bedrooms, both with carpet (original hardwood underneath) and lighted ceiling fans. The first floor full bath has a newer tiled floor and a shower/tub with safety bars and built-in alcoves. Bedroom hallway also includes tons of built-in shelves and cabinets for linen storage. Upstairs you will discover three huge bedrooms. Flanking the hallway are similar rooms with abundant natural light, carpet, lighted ceiling fans, and large, deep closets. The oversized Main Bedroom (21 x 20) includes lots of windows, carpeting, a lighted ceiling fan and a walk-in closet. Access to the bathroom is through the hall or master bedroom, and includes a separate dressing room with built-in drawers, a newer vanity with brushed nickel fixtures, a tub/shower and a large linen closet. This home has a large basement providing plenty of storage with built-in shelving, and is equipped with a French drain and sump pump, a whole-house water conditioning system, gas furnace and a NEW Bradford White hot water heater. With mature plantings, a large front and side yard with privacy hedges, and an amazing location, this home has all the possibilities of becoming the showcase of the neighborhood. The long-time family home was built with care and master craftsmanship. It's now ready for the new owners. Located in the heart of North Wilmington, a desirable school feeder pattern and minutes from I95 and all the great North Wilmington amenities. Schedule your private tour today!