$749,000

Charming from the very first glance, this beautifully updated Stockton home pairs the character of an older house with the improvements that make everyday life feel decidedly current, featuring an array of contemporary updates that enhance the home's original charm. Step through the welcoming front porch and onto original pumpkin pine flooring that sets a warm, inviting tone. The formal living room, complete with a cozy gas fireplace, is enriched by custom open shelving and cabinetry, offering a perfect space for relaxation and entertainment. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting a functional island with ample storage and seating, a wine fridge, granite countertops, and top-of-the-line Bosch appliances. The newly added Thermador combination convection/microwave oven and a vented range hood make this kitchen a culinary haven. The dining room and great room blend seamlessly, creating an open floor plan that's perfect for hosting guests. Another fireplace adds a touch of coziness, while a wall of windows offers a picturesque view of the patio and expansive rear yard. An atrium door from the great room opens to a partially covered bluestone patio and a large, grassy fenced backyard. The main floor also includes a discreet powder room tucked behind a pocket door, a laundry closet and an office nook. A handsome stairway leads upstairs to the primary suite offering a private sanctuary, complete with two closets, a dressing area, a private bath with a jetted tub and tiled walk-in shower, and access to a wraparound raised deck. Three more bedrooms and a hall bath complete the second level. This home is not only beautiful but also efficient, with a new 2022 gas furnace, 2020 central air, and two-zone heating. The exterior has been updated with improvements to the front roof, gutters, and downspouts. The expansive rear yard offers ample room for gardening or outdoor activities, with a handy shed for storage. Just 150 yards away take advantage of the gourmet Stockton Market and restaurant and recently renovated chic Stockton Inn with an array of dining choices and famous outside dining patio overlooking a waterfall. Enjoy the activities the 22 mile long D&R Canal Delaware trail has to offer. It's just steps away from the house and it directly faces the preserved Stockton Park. In addition, the 59 mile long Pennsylvania Delaware Canal State Park is within easy access across the Delaware River into Center Bridge. There is so much to explore in the historic river towns surrounding Stockton.