Welcome to the Internet home of 1600 Victory Drive.


This house is for sale after a three-year renovation. Situated on a corner lot, "1600" was built in 1961 by the previous owner and includes a connected 20' breezeway, custom patio, single car garage, circular driveway, 16' utility building, a finished full basement with recreation room, game room, utility room, and walk-in cedar closet. Several handicap features were retained including an inconspicuous vertical lift to the back door and custom built handrails in the main hallway. Read the posts below for complete descriptions of the home's many features. Smoke-free, pet-free home. Clean!


1600 Victory Drive
Pleasant Hills Estates
Newport, Delaware 19804

Current Status:
SOLD


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Sunday, July 4, 2010

The House

Main Level

The main living level showcases the newly refinished hardwood floors in all rooms except the kitchen and the bathroom. The walls in all rooms have been painted with premium semi-gloss enamel. All woodwork is done in high-gloss white. The floors are finished with dark red oak in a satin finish. All baseboards have been replaced as have all heating, air conditioning and return air grates. All electrical switches and outlets have been replaced with new premium fixtures and covers. All interior doors have been replaced with French Curve high-gloss white doors hung with triple Baldwin Brass hinges and set with Baldwin Brass Classic Wave lever handles.

  • Living room
  • The centerpiece of the living room is the original brick wood-burning fireplace framed by a custom-built hardwood mantel, surround and black granite tile hearth. It is lit by an overhead recessed light. The room is circled with crown molding. The large picture window and sidelight double hung windows are all Anderson windows. The room is lit with four recessed lights with dual remote infrared dimmer controls. To store wood for the fireplace, a firewood holder is included with the house and is located behind the garage. Just inside the front steel door is a coat closet with an oversized 36" door for easy access.

  • Dining room
  • Crown molding frames the ceiling and an eight-lite brass chandelier is controlled with 3-way electronic dimmers. The room is well lit from the three double-hung windows.


  • Kitchen
  • The kitchen has been totally remodeled. The cabinets are American Woodmark oak spice finish. The wall cabinets are ceiling-high and extra long providing extra storage and an easy reach to the bottom shelves. Specialty cabinets provide vertical storage for trays and cutting boards. A double-tub pull-out trash can is located next to the dishwasher.

    The Corian® counter tops and integrated twin sink give the kitchen a bright feel. Four over-counter recessed lights are controlled from a dimmer switch while a single recessed light illuminates the sink and is controlled by its own dimmer. The sink includes a new garbage disposal and pull-out faucet. Multiple quad GFI outlets provide plenty of power for kitchen appliances. The matching oak and glass table with two cane and brass chairs is included. An oak handrail is installed near one of the chairs. Two more recessed lights are installed over the kitchen table controlled by an electronic 3-way dimmer system.

    The floor is new vinyl with an anti-bacterial surface. The Whirlpool 24" dishwasher and 1000 watt microwave are new. The Maytag gas range and oven is in excellent condition. The Electrolux Professional Series stainless steel refrigerator is included with the house. A large built-in pantry provides even more storage on permanent heavy-duty wood shelves. The pantry door matches the other interior doors with brass hardware. The pantry light is operated by opening and closing the pantry door. A kitchen fire extinguisher is mounted in the pantry. An indoor/outdoor "talking" thermometer is installed at the kitchen window for that extra touch of personality.


  • Master Bedroom
  • The master bedroom is located at the end of the hallway and positioned to the rear of the house facing the patio. The three double-hung windows provide lots of light and airflow. All bedrooms include ceiling fans. The closet bi-fold doors are new and set with brass hardware matching the other interior doors.




  • Guest Room
  • The Guest bedroom faces the front of the house and also includes three windows, ceiling fan and closet.




  • 3rd Bedroom
  • The 3rd bedroom has a 6' closet with sliding doors, a ceiling fan and the pull-down attic stairs. The open-frame roof, plywood flooring and two shelf units create a large storage area for family treasures and Christmas decorations. Three attic light fixtures are controlled from the switch at the bottom of the stairs.

  • Bathroom
  • The bathroom has been remodeled with a new tile floor, tub surround, vanity and wainscoting. An ultra-quiet ceiling vent fan with night light is controlled by the three-switch fixture near the door.


  • Hallway
  • The hallway is lit with three recessed lights controlled by electronic 3-way dimmers. Crown molding continues through the hallway from the living room. Custom oak assist handrails are installed (see photo). The handrails can be easily removed and the few mounting holes covered if they are not needed by the new owners.

    Wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are mounted near the three bedrooms. The linen closet is located just outside the bathroom.


Downstairs

Access to the lower level is via the stairs immediately in front of the rear kitchen door. There is a safety half-door at the top of the stairs. Dual railings follow the stairs to the carpeted recreation room.



  • The Stairs



  • Recreation Room
  • The "recroom" is newly carpeted with light linen-colored berber carpet. The room is lit with two recessed lights.



  • Powder Room




  • Game Room





  • Walk-in Cedar Closet
  • The 8'x8' cedar closet provides storage for out-of-season clothes and is a great place to store that extra glassware or china.


  • Utility Area
  • The utility room holds the washer and dryer (included) and the double concrete washtub. There is room for a chest or upright freezer in the corner. There is easy access to the furnace and A/C unit and storage shelves for laundry supplies.


  • Workbench
  • One of the few unfinished areas in the home, the workbench is a re-purposed pharmacist's table and offers the homeowner an excellent area for fixing, building and tinkering.


    The Attic
    The attic is a great place to store Christmas decorations or other items with its easy access from the third bedroom's pull-down stairs. Approximately 25% of the attic has plywood flooring and there are two shelf units for small items. The attic is lit with three single-bulb fixtures controlled by a switch just inside the bedroom door.