19 The Strand, New Castle, DE, 19720

Welcome to 19-21 The Strand, where old meets new. Circa 1870, this detached mostly brick colonial known as the Deakyne House underwent major renovations in the late 1990's with no detail spared! From the front door, enter into the foyer with elegant staircase, leading into the formal living room featuring gas fireplace with marble surround, marble hearth, period wooden mantle, custom book cases, random width pine floors. You pass through the large formal dining room and into the 1990's addition featuring a large well appointed kitchen with panoramic water views of the Delaware River and the professionally designed formal garden. The gourmet kitchen offers two ovens, one cooktop, dishwasher, large refrigerator, two sinks,, (one double, and one single), granite countertops, custom cabinetry, beautifully crafted stone and brick gas fireplace, and random width pine floors. A full, tiled bath completes the first floor. The rear set of steps wrapping around the exposed stone and brick fireplace lead down to the finished basement and and up to primary suite. The primary suite offers panoramic views river and magnificent gardens, featuring a third gas fireplace, exposed doweled beams, random width pine floors, sitting room, and bedroom area. There is a large walk in closet and a large tiled bathroom with shower. The second bedroom toward the front of the home complete the 2nd floor. The third floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and a third full bathroom. The front section of basement houses the laundry and all systems, HVAC, and circuity breaker electric panel and room for additional storage. The finished section of the basement (family room) features a fourth gas fireplace with raised brick hearth, tile floors, outside entrance with brick set of steps leading to a large brick patio. The bonus room/office, and a utility/wet bar complete the finished section of the basement. Perfect home for entertaining or just relax and watch the activity on the river. You must see this home to truly appreciate the attention to detail. Schedule your tour today and enjoy all this historic river town has to offer.