217 BARBERRY DR Wilmington, DE 19808

A wonder in Wood Creek! Tucked amid Pike Creek countryside is the wonderful, family-friendly Wood Creek community. This stately 4BRs/2.5 bath Williamsburg-model center-hall colonial with add-on-space and upgraded amenities has catch-all curb appeal. From its brick exterior and updated brick walkway/steps to its slate blue shutters/front door and ivory millwork to its landscaped beds with new up-lighting and fluctuating heights and varieties of shrubs and blooms, home is a stand-out! Front door opens to hints of traditional styling with lovely foyer of gleaming hardwood floors, deep hall closet, linen-color walls, added caf au lait color crown molding, and added elegant wainscoting both here and up staircase. New bronze wrought-iron lights are repeated throughout home, creating d cor cohesiveness. LR to left continues with neutral paint color and crown molding, but adds layer of softness with beige carpeting. 2 single windows on front wall have views to pristine front lawn, while opposite wall has expansive room for sofa and art work. It s a quiet room to collect thoughts or gather with friends! Across foyer is DR with crown molding and trace of pale pink/cream paint divided by white chair rail. 2 windows on front wall match LR s 2 windows, creating symmetrical front of home, both inside and outside. Hardwood hall leads back to FR with added beautiful bay window and built-ins that flank red-brick/oak wood encased FP. Oak wood is repeated in ceiling fan, chair rail and crown molding, lending comfortable ambiance for after-dinner downtime! Blue-jay color PR is enhanced by white plantation shutters, while dark vanity/mirror create contrast. Dine-in kitchen is light and bright! Oak cabinets are paired with black appliances. Tumble marble backsplash with diamond deco tiles adds rough texture, while sleek granite countertops offer polished counter balance. Custom multi-tiered crown molding weighs in with dimension, under-cabinet lights serve up subtle brightness, and angled ceramic tile floor seals the deal for total upscale kitchen package. Extra set of cabinets/countertops calls for coffee bar, and opposite is pass-through window to jewel of home. French doors lead to sunken 16 x 18 pink-hued ceramic tile floor sunroom where walls of architecturally blended sets of natural wood-trimmed glass sliding doors and graceful Palladian windows dissolve boundaries between indoors and out. Knotty pine vaulted ceiling showcases 4 skylights, 4 pendant lights and ceiling fan. This Floridian-style sun-splashed oasis invites one to relax and unwind or recharge and entertain! Hall off kitchen has laundry room, back door, and 2-car garage with shelving. End of hall is carpeted, multi-flex space, that s both versatile and accessible! Make it tucked-away 1st-floor office with backyard views, or ideal playroom, thanks to its close proximity to kitchen. Finished carpeted LL delivers both storage and space! Cabinets and chair rail line wall with countertop for beverage spot plus TV area, roomy nook for dining/card table and 2 sizable storage rooms. Elegance is extended to 2nd floor where hall features wainscoting and pull-down, floored attic, while 3 secondary BRs (2BRs have closet organizers) tout white plantation shutters and natural light. Hall bath of oak vanity and tub/shower echoes custom crown molding, as well as bronze wrought-iron lighting. MBR does not disappoint! Custom crown molding here and in bath, plus walk-in closet with organizers. Bath boasts x-large ceramic tile floor and seamless glass shower. Indulge! Slate terrace edged with brick walls, and landscaped beds chock full of crayon box of colored tulips set the scene for stolen moments for delving into new novel and, just as readily, on-board for family and friends picnics and parties! Perks of Pike Creek are plentiful. Walkable to Pike Creek Shopping Center/Linden Hill Station, 5 miles to Hockessin, 15 mins. to Newark/Wilm. Home at 217 Barberry Rd. raises the bar in every way!