18 S CLEVELAND AVE Wilmington, DE 19805

This property qualifies for a $10,000 grant when financing through WSFS. WOW! This expanded Bungalow is impressively larger than it looks & offers loads of custom features as well as recent updates including newer windows, renovated full bath, replaced sewer line from house to street & newer AC window units. The original home was nearly DOUBLED in size in 1977 w/ a huge addition for a massive Kitchen & Family Rm at the rear & renovating the original Kitchen to a Dining Rm! Your experience starts with the lovely curb appeal of this all Brick home with 19x7 covered front porch, brick staircase from sidewalk to the porch & long driveway leading to the detached garage allowing 5-6 cars to park off street! You will enjoy the front porch featuring solid brick/slate design & plenty of room to fit several chairs to relax in the fresh air semi-privately w/ the large shade tree on the front lawn! Main entry opens to the Living Room (used as a Music room for many years) featuring B/W vinyl flooring, loads of windows on both sides allowing great natural light, recessed lighting, built-in surround sound, a pocket door at the right rear which opens to the staircase to the 2nd floor BR & a standard door on the left side accessing the main floor Primary BR. Straight through the Living Rm is the large Dining Rm featuring chair rail decor, a side Bay Window flanked by casement windows, pull down attic stairs for storage, 2 sets of double bi-fold closets for loads of addl storage & convenient basement door access. The slate flooring leads to the Kitchen/Family Rm addition that opens up extra wonderful living space! Here, take notice of the brick flooring, the custom brick island w/ arched open shelving, the new counters & super convenient wrought iron hanging pot rack! The cabinetry is solid Quaker-made custom cabinets & decorative railings as well as an amazing multi pull-out & rotating pantry cabinet to the left of the Fridge! The Kitchen also features vaulted ceilings w/ exposed beams, updated SS appls including Wall Oven & built-in Microwave, Elec Cooktop, Fridge & brand new DW! There's a convenient half-bath on the left side as you enter the Kitchen from the Dining Rm & a great little 11x9 open space w/ a convenient access to the side door leading out to the Driveway & a prep area w/ closet & railing overlooking the Family Room. The back area of the Kitchen is a super cozy Breakfast Rm complete w/ a centrally located all brick Fireplace & custom wood mantel. This unique custom designed FP has a firebox opening facing the Breakfast Rm & a separate firebox opening facing the sunken Family Rm each sharing the oversized chimney! The Breakfast Rm also offers a beautiful brick wall across the rear, plenty of space for your Kitchen table & loads of great natural light from the surrounding casement windows. Just a couple steps down from here is the sunken Family Rm offering custom flagstone flooring, beautifully stained solid wood walls, cathedral ceiling w/ transom windows for added light & a slate hearth in front of the Fireplace w/ floor-to-ceiling brick front & a custom wood mantel. The Primary BR is spacious & features updated laminate plank flooring 2 large double closets & a fully renovated private bath complete w/ large walk-in shower, updated counter & vanity, matching laminate plank floors & a laundry shoot to the basement! The 2nd floor BR is spacious & features custom built-ins, ample closet space & door to unfinished attic storage room! The basement houses the laundry, utilities, workshop, hanging storage area & walkout stairs to the driveway! The fully fenced backyard is a mini oasis of lovely perennials & a brick patio to relax or entertain! This great home is conveniently located just outside the City limits of Wilm & close to major Routes for easy commuting, as well as Cab Calloway School of Arts, Ed Oliver Golf Club, St Francis Hosp & Loads of shopping, dining & entertainment locations!