One-of-a-kind historic farmhouse offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history! Over 200-year old 3/4 BRs/2 bath extensively-renovated stone Colonial offers best of both worlds. Traditional meets on-trend in this masterpiece, where 1816-built home s preserved charm blends with modern appointments for timeless appeal! Bonus DE River water views and exterior maintenance-free living (property is part of coveted Le Parc Community where water, sewer, lawn maintenance and trash/snow removal are incl. in low monthly fee). Tile inset graces front of interior room and beyond, home exudes classic features of exposed wood beams, deep inset windows, and golden hardwood floors. Main room measures 15 x 15 and touts floor-to-ceiling stone FP with brick hearth and wood mantle. Multiple windows and 9 recessed lights offer sunny room, while whimsical spiral back staircase with stone wall leads up to MBR. Hardwoods shift to slate floor and pass renovated PR to hardwood-floored DR where repeated doses of masterful millwork of exposed beams, deep windows with extensive trim, multi-piece baseboards and etched chair rail meld together to create work of art. All-brick FP adds to room s character! Unfinished LL has Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum W & D and storage. Clever mix of eras appears in stunning kitchen of tile countertops, rich cabinets, built-in china closet, eclectic pewter pendant lighting, and upscale appliances such as Frigidaire Professional series flat cooktop and Bosch DW. Cabernet-color paint is rich backdrop for rustic floor-to-ceiling stone FP with wood mantle. Travel up hardwood steps with black wrought-iron railing to windowed landing, where glimpses of water are revealed. Both secondary BRS on this level feature deep inset windows, soft carpeting and exposed beams, while 1 BR showcases 4th FP of home, its fusion of white wood and beige ceramic tile with shell motif hearth is spectacular! Updated full bath on this floor. MBR with cathedral ceiling, skylights, huge DD closet with built-ins and private ceramic tile bath is both a laid-back and luxurious retreat! Gaze out window to mesmerizing water beyond. 3rd floor could be 4th BR, office or rec room with its exposed stone walls and uninterrupted water views. Backyard has corner-to-corner interest with private patio of 3 sections -- dining, lounging and sipping -- all edged with evergreens. Idyllic! Mins. to I-495, 10 mins.to downtown Wilm./20 mins. to Phil. Airport. Home is exception not norm!