ROB YOUNG

Description

Remarkable ranch offers right-size space and refreshing open floorplan! Tucked off Old Newark Rd. in the quiet suburbs is the well-known Brookside community. A 4-column, covered, open porch edged with shrubs and flowers fronts this charming red-brick/blue siding/white shutters 3BRs/2 full bath ranch. Brand new kitchen in 2023, the appliances are only 2 years old, - Fridge, microwave, oven and dishwasher. New bathroom tub in 2025, some electric updates have been made and some some updated plumbing has also been done by this owner. New roof in 2024 and a brand new front door in 2025. Luxury Vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen and main living area. Driveway leads to convenient off-street wide parking pad at top and sits adjacent to level front lawn accented with delightful wood wishing well. Step inside and sunlit space, original handsome hardwood floors, open floor plan and 1-level living greet you. Beautiful 16-pane glass bow window spans front wall and is not only striking feature but allows natural light to flood rooms creating bright and airy space, while vaulted ceiling is enhanced by exposed wood ceiling beams and adds rustic touch. Furniture placement and area rugs can easily create expansive conversation areas of multiple couches, several chairs and ample accessory pieces due to generous square footage of this room. Floor-to-ceiling all-brick FP with wood mantle and raised hearth is focal point of far wall, and thanks to open floorplan this room as well as kitchen can appreciate FP’s beauty. LR/FR is completely open to sunken kitchen, making both rooms seem even larger and effectively creating one great every day and entertaining space. Long breakfast bar with ceiling fan and tuck under stools cleverly sits at edge of kitchen, and on same level as the LR/FR making it a suitable way to connect kitchen to LR/FR. Step down 2 steps trimmed with black wrought iron railing into spacious kitchen where gray cabinets are paired with gray/black/white backsplash, and SS appliances offer modern twist. Two Tiffany style light fixtures combine with dual window offer lots of light. Deep alcove is perfect place for baker’s rack or shelving and sits next to door leading to basement, and just past is opening that grants access to laundry room. The laundry room is sizable with natural wood bead board, full set of upper and lower cabinets, dual sink and W & D. Across back wall is double window, while ½ glass pane door leads out to backyard. Hardwood-floored hallway off main living area leads back to full hall bathroom of tub/shower, cabinet vanity and, where closet space was, an extra cabinet/shelving now reside. Hardwood floors and natural hardwood doors continue in 3 BRs as do expose ceiling beams. Both secondary BRs have lots of natural light and roomy closets. Primary BR features vaulted ceiling, big closet and 4 windows that stretch across back wall. Private bath has 2-door blue vanity, frosted glass sliding door and blue tile tub/shower and silver hardware/towel bars. Convenient! Just off laundry room door is quaint covered patio, while beyond is large, level fenced in backyard with full-size shed that can house everything from tools to toys. Best of all, backyard offers plenty of room for garden, firepit and outdoor games! This home also has an unfinished basement that you can make into anything you desire. Home is close to Rt. 273/I-95, less than 10 mins. to downtown Newark/Christiana Hospital, 15 Mins. to Christiana Mall and less than 20 mins. to the heart of Wilm. Make 6 Maywood your next home!

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