Easy living in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath second and third floor condo unit. Enter up a set of steps into the living room with hardwood floors. There is a fully equipped kitchen and utility room with laundry area, in addition to the master bedroom and a full bathroom on the second (main living) floor. The third floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom and storage area. The condo has one assigned parking spot. There is additional storage in the basement through a Bilco door.

Showings begin Saturday, Aug 20th. Don’t miss touring this lovely historic home on The Strand in Historic New Castle. This magnificent home was built in 1826 and is situated next to the famous Read House and its lovely gardens. You couldn’t ask for a better neighbor. The owners have done top-of-the-line renovations in updating this historic gem. Their relocation to the West is your opportunity to own a warm and inviting piece of the 19th century. Step inside the foyer and notice the beautiful floor cloth and stenciling on the walls. Almost all of the rooms in the house have original hardwood floors. The living room has 10-foot high ceilings, built-in bookshelves, and a natural gas fireplace. The windows contain the original glass with storm windows for efficiency. Step through the large 8-panel doors into the front parlor with its lovely wood-burning fireplace. The hearth room was the original kitchen. It is currently used as a music room. The “cozy room” can be used for additional dining or as an extension of the kitchen. It offers original cabinetry dating to 1865 and a wonderful bay window that brightens the space. The exquisite kitchen has been completely renovated and features a raised ceiling with recessed lights, built-in speakers and has a Subzero refrigerator, natural gas cooktop, beautiful granite countertops, and custom white cabinetry. The flooring is reclaimed pine to match the original floors of the home and is stenciled with a design from the 1800s. A fabulous 1900s butcher block stays with the home. There is a breakfast nook perfect for coffee and for looking through the French doors into the wonderful garden with a brick patio and hot tub. The first-floor bathroom has a heated tile floor and a shower with bench and grab-bar. Take the turned staircase to the second level featuring the main bedroom with a high ceiling, built-in bookshelves, a wood fireplace, and a full bathroom. Next door is the study/bedroom which has a gas fireplace, high ceiling, crown moldings, and built-in bookcases. On the other side of the stairs, there is a large bathroom, another bedroom, and a sunroom with a heated tile floor that overlooks the lush perennial garden and the Read House garden. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a meal. The third floor features two bedrooms, each with classic dormer windows. There is also an oversized closet off of the hallway. Other amenities include a basement with a high ceiling and a French drain, lots of shelf space, and a new washer and drier. There is central air conditioning on all levels with moist radiant heat in the wintertime. The house has been professionally painted with Benjamin Moore paint and has been meticulously maintained by its loving owners. This house on The Strand is a charming place to live in the middle of a historic neighborhood with a community feel. Walk a block to Battery Park with its wonderful path along the Delaware River and to stores and restaurants and take in the marvels of old New Castle. This fine home is reminiscent of many upper-middle-class townhomes in Philadelphia. The sellers are providing generous inclusions with this home along with a buyer one year home warranty.

25 The Strand, James McCullough around 1827 after fire destroyed the original structure in 1824 along with most of The Strand. Located on the corner of Packet Alley, which was the connecting link for travelers coming from Philadelphia to the Baltimore, Washington areas. Imagine all the people that travelled this route and took up lodging waiting for the stagecoach and later the New Castle/Frenchtown Railroad to get the to the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. 25 The Strand, known as Boulden's Store for the last merchant, David Boulden, that operated the establishment, is now a single family dwelling. Enter through the double doors into a large living room flanked by bookcases on left and wood burning fireplace on the right, 10 foot ceilings and large storefront windows, continue via the hallway into the dining room featuring a built-in cabinet and high ceilings which flows into the fully equipped kitchen. The sunroom facing the river and a hallway 1/2 bath completes the first level. The curved winding steps take you to the second floor which consists of 3 ample sized bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms as well as a screened porch to relax and watch the ships go by. Continue to the 3rd level with a bedroom and full bath with clawfoot tub and plenty of storage space. Entertain your guests on the brick patio with established garden that opens to the historic Packet Alley. The full basement houses the gas boiler, gas hot water heater, central air handler and laundry. Original heart pine floors, large open hallways, built in cabinets, and moldings are all throughout the home. Come and live in the history and enjoy all that Historic New Castle has to offer. Centrally located between New York City and Washington DC. Detailed history available.