Truly one-of-a-kind! This historic 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Ridley Park victorian built in 1895 has been lovingly maintained to preserve the original finishes, but upgraded with modern features like a stunning gourmet kitchen, brand new efficient heater and new baths. Beautiful stained glass accents on the windows, oversized pocket doors, gleaming original hardwood floors with ribbon inlay, hardwired sconces and stamped ceiling are only a few of the details that greet you in this house. The professionally landscaped front yard leads to a wrap-around covered porch entrance that opens into an entrance hall with wood paneled staircase. Living room has oversized front window and a fireplace topped by a wooden mantle complete with recessed oval mirror. Living room sits open to sitting area with even more stunning windows and a second fireplace. Dining room has room enough for everyone, a door to the front porch, a pantry closet and pendant chandelier. Oversized fully updated kitchen is a chef's dream! High end finishes include impressive with 42" cabinets, all stainless appliances, granite counters, an island with a second prep sink, under counter wine cooler, raised breakfast bar, recessed and under cabinet lighting. Off the kitchen is a mudroom with all-weather ceramic tile flooring, half bath, laundry facilities and access to the back yard. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with custom walk-in closet and connecting door to adjacent bedroom. Further down the hall are two more good sized bedrooms, an attractive updated bathroom designed to compliment the style of the home with vintage black and white ceramic tile. An L-shaped staircase leads to the extra large third floor suite with double closets and another full bathroom as well as an unfinished portion for storage. Outside, the back large walled paver patio with a built in fire pit is ideal for summer dining and entertaining, while the manicured landscaping opens up into a large side yard next to the private driveway. Located a few blocks from Ridley Park shops, restaurants, schools, parks, borough library and train. SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark line provides access to the city in less than 30 minutes and close proximity to I-95 and I-476 connects to all major highways.