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14 WOOD RD Wilmington, DE 19806
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,300,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,725 sqft
Price per Sqft $168
Subdivision Highlands
MLS Listing ID 1003951073
Sold Date 01/10/17
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,725
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1902
Annual Tax Amount $16,697
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 1.550 Acres
Acres 1.55
Lot Dimensions 243X332
Property Description
Welcome to 14 Wood Rd in the desirable Rockford Park neighborhood of Wilmington. This stunning stone estate was built by the Bancroft Family in 1903 and is a prime example of the craftsmanship of the era. Grand entry with porte-cochere leads to the oversized wood door with large leaded glass window. There are several outdoor living areas from the slate terrace to the screened in porch. Beautiful plantings accent the home and the 1.55 acre lot. A quaint chapel on the property features all brick construction, stained glass windows and arched ceiling. The chapel is has heat and A/C and a powder room. Impressive entry way with coffered ceiling, rich wood paneled walls, leaded and stain glass windows, antique light fixtures and hardwood floors. Spacious Dining has oversized crown molding, pocket doors, accent recessed lighting, access to private porch. Elegant Living Room with marble fireplace, leaded glass door leading to screen in porch. One of the highlights of the home are the hidden shutters that recess into the woodwork. The kitchen is unconventional but quite functional, with a marble counter for added seating, open shelving and two cabinets original to the home. The original ice room was transformed into a butlers pantry, stone and brick are exposed and add interest to the space. The spacious den has extensive built ins, brick fireplace and wet bar.Master Suite on the 2nd floor has a large sitting area with fireplace, generous sized bedroom with another fireplace and ample closet space. A walk in closet with built ins leads to the stunning master bath with marble tile, dual sinks, oversized two person shower and claw foot soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor share a jack and jill bathroom with a shared shower and tub but each bedroom has its own toilet and sink area. Huge laundry room with original built in cabinetry perfect for linen storage. There is a finished third floor with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, office and a fireplace. This home features 7 total fireplaces, hardwood flooring, original craftsman word work and sits on 1.55 acres. Convenient location close to Delaware Art Museum, Rockford Park, Restaurants and shopping.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Wilmington (30906)
Zoning 26R-1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Marble
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick, Marble
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Tile
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, 2nd House
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Red Clay Consolidated
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 26-006.20-009
Ownership Fee Simple
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Bought with Stephen J Mottola • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.