Gracious Center Hall Colonial with southern charm sits on a private lot in N. Wilmington. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Bellevue Manor home captures the essence of days past with many of its striking architectural features--glass doorknobs, built-ins, detailed mouldings. Enter via the beautiful sunroom that spans the front of the home and was added at some point during the home's 85+-year history. This inviting space opens to the original foyer through a beautiful glass door. The living room with a large double window also features a stone fireplace, mantle and built-ins. Character and charm continue in the graciously-sized dining room with crown moulding, chair rail and two built-in corner cabinets. The kitchen features a breakfast nook, original built-in with paned glass front, newer tile floor, stainless refrigerator, new stainless dishwasher (12/2015),wall oven and Jenn-Air cook-top. This floor also boasts a room with a large walk-in closet that's currently being used as a laundry/mud room and exercise space?it would also make a great den/office or even a 4th bedroom. An attractively updated powder room is also tucked away on this floor. The charm continues at the top of the turned staircase where built-ins line the hallway that leads to a lovely balcony overlooking the front yard. The master bedroom is spacious, features two large closets and a luxurious over-sized en-suite complete with heated floors, heated towel rack, Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn fixtures, a stainless steel mini-refrigerator, two pedestal sinks, built-in medicine cabinets, large shower with frameless glass door, tile inset shelves, a bench and a rain shower head. The second bedroom has two large windows allowing the light to flow in, and it has a generously-sized closet. The third bedroom is spacious with a fabulous walk-in closet and built-ins. The hall bath was recently redone with a beautifully detailed floor, mouldings, bathtub, pedestal sink and linen closet. There's also a second linen closet in the hallway. The basement is ideal for storage. The heating and central air are 2-zoned(updated 2008). The current owners enjoy relaxing on the stone patio overlooking the large yard. There's a 2-car detached garage and circular driveway. Walk to Bellevue State Park, close to I-95 & I-495 shopping, restaurants and schools. Location is convenient for travel to New Jersey, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia is 30 mins away), New York, Baltimore and Washington.