Welcome to 1913 Gilpin Avenue in the heart of Trolley Square! This home has it all- classic, timeless charm with the perfect sought after city location. There are so many features to note, including the spacious front porch, original hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and recessed lighting. The kitchen has been renovated and made contemporary with high quality wooden cabinetry, crown moulding, gas cooking, has ample storage and is designed with cooking in mind. The kitchen has an eat-in area, wine storage, and opens to the private back yard, equipped with a back porch and shed. There is a convenient half bath on the first floor. Upstairs, you will find a full bath and three spacious bedrooms filled with natural light. The bedroom doors have their original trim and window panel. The basement is bone dry and has a newer top quality HAVC in addition to the full-sized washer and dryer. This home has been lovingly maintained throughout the years and it shows.
Gilpin Avenue itself is rich in history, named after the Gilpin brothers, Joshua and Thomas, who established the first paper mill in Delaware in 1787 on the nearby Brandywine River. Architecturally, the street is part of the larger Delaware Avenue Historic District, which features a variety of architectural styles from the Victorian and early 20th-century eras.
1913 Gilpin Avenue is situated close to everything that Trolley Square has to offer, walking trails, Rockford Park, The Delaware Art Museum, cafe's, shops- with nothing left to do but move in!