Rare opportunity to combine historic charm, a waterfront community, and a complete update! This luxurious 5 bed 3 bath home has been transformed for worry-free, modern living. Enter through the quaint front porch to an expansive family room that flows into an eat-in kitchen equipped with all new stainless-steel appliances, granite counters, wide trim, 9' ceilings and an island for entertaining. Just off the kitchen is a large mudroom with washer and dryer. Also, on the 1st floor is a convenient and spacious master suite. EVERYTHING has been impeccably remodeled- new tile, new walls, new windows, new lighting, new siding, new landscaping, new 30-year shingles, new soffits and gutters, new mechanicals - including wiring, plumbing, and hvac. This landmark home has a new life and is waiting for your family. Upstairs, on the 2nd floor are 4 bedrooms full of light with all new closets. Then, a delightful surprise awaits on the 3rd floor, where you'll find an expansive bonus room perfect for a game room, large home office, home theater, crafts and hobbies. This historic waterfront town is experiencing $ millions in public and private investments, including Fort DuPont Redevelopment and the Castle Trail to Chesapeake City. Come be part of the revitalization and enjoy a walkable lifestyle to the Delaware River waterfront, Branch Canal, public marina, restaurants, concerts in Battery Park, festivals at Fort DuPont, Library, Community Center, Senior Center, and historic Main Street shopping. Explore even further with convenient hiking, biking, boating, or birding. An easy commute to Wilmington (20 min), Philly & NJ (30 min) and summer beach get-away's (60 min).