1215 Highgate Road

Description

Spacious, sun-filled split level in Sherwood Park! Tucked along serene stretch of McKennans Church Rd.are the tree-dotted, lovely, landscaped homes of Sherwood Park. Ornamental tree bursting with fallcolor punctuates front lawn and maize yellow/vibrant purple flowers sit before line of shrubs that hugfront of this cream siding/red brick blend 3BRs/1+-+ bath home. Dual-width driveway leads to 1-cargarage and then easily to flat front entry. Step inside to wide and open foyer of herringbone-style woodfloor. To left are natural wood DD closet and access to garage with back wall built-in shelves, while toright are broad, hardwood steps that lead to main level. Open pass through in foyer, place for photosand figurines thanks to its wide ledge, offers glimpse to welcoming LR beyond. LR touts count-oncombination of cozy and comfortable, as well as elegant and entertaining-ready! Plush beige carpetingenvelopes you in contentment, pale lilac paint softens ambiance and floor-to-ceiling, all-brick FPspanning almost full wall extends invitation to relax and recharge. This laid-back space begs one tolinger! Carpeting shifts to ceramic tile inset that precedes +-+-glass pane door and leads to back patio andyard, while hall, wide enough for bench, leads to PR with white cabinet-style vanity and window. Mainspace can be accessed from both FR and foyer, offering circular, easy-flow floor plan. From foyer, stepslead up to triangle of rooms that collectively offers open space. Large FR features triple window on frontwall that gives the go-ahead for natural light and offers views to front beds and yard. Almond-colorcarpeting is echoed with lighter hue of paint, keeping backdrop natural, while bump-out that bordersfoyer is great space to showcase curio cabinet or grandfather clock! FR is open to DR, yet roomboundaries are marked by transition to hardwood floors in DR. The 2 rooms are linked together bybreakfast bar with guest-ready stool seating. Neutral paint continues in DR and room is made lighter byglass sliders that grace back wall. Sandstone-color granite on breakfast bar is repeated on kitchencountertops, creating continuity. Updated, upscale kitchen is open to DR with only countertophighlighted by trio of recessed lights creating slight separation. Countertop is home to flat cooktop andallows cook to be part of conversation and camaraderie between rooms. Rich maple cabinets of varyingheights offer dimensional interest and are paired with black appliances. Floor-to-ceiling pantry offerseasy-to-organize and out-of-sight storage, and ceramic tile backsplash and rubbed bronze hardwareprovide finishing touches. Set of steps leads down to FR, completing the circle. Finished ceramic tile LL isgreat rec/playroom. Off to one side is laundry room with dual cabinets and utility sink, and separateceramic tile room with closet is ideal bonus room! From main level, hardwood steps framed by accentwall of terracotta paint leads to upper level. At top of steps, short hall leads past linen closet to almosttangible turquoise painted full bath of ceramic tile floor, oak vanity, tri-section mirror and tub/shower. 2large secondary BRs, 1 with hardwoods and 1 softly carpeted, feature ceiling fans and DD closets.Primary BR boasts rich colors of deep plum/hint of gray along with great square footage and 2 sets of DDclosets. Glass sliders from DR grant access to delightful, elevated deck. Perfect perch for enjoyingoutdoors! Steps lead down to concrete patio where its generous size is confirmed by room for BB net,grill and storage tub. Tall trees anchor large, level backyard and offer shroud of privacy and beauty,while shed, matching exterior of home, sits at edge of lawn. Great backyard for everything from plannedparties to impromptu BBQs! Home is walkable to Delcastle Park and Milltown Plaza, 1 mile to Rt. 2 andalmost equal 20-minute drive to both city of Newark and Downtown Wilmington. High-quality home onHighgate Rd.!