601 E Matson Run Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19802
Sold: $550,000 (11-12-2015)- hotel 5
- hot_tub 6
- grid_on 5,550sqft
The Belle of Brandywine Hills. Truly the belle, this 5 bed, 4 full bath, 2 PR home strikes the perfect balance between timeless and new! Stunning stone & brick home w/brick courtyard, brick outdoor oven, and flagpole is one of largest homes in this prestigious community and is perched on premier corner lot edged with lush hedges. Meticulously designed rooms offer abundance of space. Exquisite foyer has inset marble floor and ribbon mahogany paneling. PR with marble floor and tone-on-tone wallpaper is off foyer. Hardwoods throughout. Sunken LR is dramatic with beautiful FP, sweeping bow window w/granite ledge and built-ins. Ribbon mahogany wood adorns much of the home, while parquet-like paneling, faux ceiling and up-lighting offer European influence. Beyond LR is secluded sunroom with exposed stone pillars and wide-plank flooring. Succession of windows envelopes hot tub and provides views to mature trees! Richly paneled library with built-ins and French doors grants access to brick courtyard. Spacious DR is beautiful; its bow window, faux finish painting and dual entrances add elegant ambiance. Main floor also offers media/game room, perfect for playing chess or movie night.1st floor MBR exudes luxury! Dual all-glass closet doors with glass doorknobs flank built-in armoire, and open to reveal automatic lighting and built-in drawers. 5-piece baseboards, crown molding and inset windows are decadent accents. Plus, adjoining bath is lovely. A bedroom, full bath and butler's bar complete this wing. Kitchen has commanding presence! Gorgeous cherry cabinetry, black granite countertops, tumble marble backsplash, SS/Black appliances including double oven, 2 dishwashers, Viking stove & sub-zero refrigerator. Paneled pantry door with pull-outs, triple windows over sink and near dining area, and natural wood crown molding are sought-after accents. Adjacent to kitchen is mud and laundry room with built-ins and front and back door plus 3-car garage access. Finished walk-out LL has room for 4 game tables, work-out area, 2 multi-purpose rooms and bricked-in alcove, currently for pinball machine. A 1/2 brick wall with wide ledge encircles perimeter of room. 2nd level has a charming sitting area and cedar closet while white bookcases line the walls of upper hallway creating breathtaking effect! 3 secondary beds, 1 including built-in desk with granite top while another has skylight. Both full baths are beautiful. Across from Parkland, walk to Rockwood Park & DE Greenways.… More Less What I love about the homeEverything - spaciousness, magnificent kitchen with Sub Zero and 2 x Dishwashers. Massive basement loaded with pool table, table tennis table, air hockey, foosball and full gym, and room to spare!