Notch above the rest on N. Hilton Rd.! Tucked along serene stretch of Foulk Rd. in coveted N. Wilm. is picturesque community of Oak Lane Manor, where ribbons of sidewalks weave through pristine, well-cared-for homes, trees dot landscaped lawns and quiet hum of life resonates. Nestled on gentle curve of street, this 4BRS/2 bath split-level with larger-than-most fenced-in backyards and detached oversized 2-car garage exudes on-trend pulse of today s lifestyle. Home s tan siding/white brick exterior is enhanced by black lamp post, jewel-box garden of vibrant flowers amid beds across front of home, and mature tree anchoring corner and providing just enough shade. Note new siding, pull-through garage (2013), new roof (2012), green energy insulation in attic. Lovely front door opens to sun-infused rooms, beautiful original hardwood floors and open floor plan that breathes living space and easy movement. Just inside front door, alcove offers deep space ideal for sofa table and mirror to amplify wall space. Main living space is open succession of rooms with LR to front of home where collection of furniture sits before corner window comprised of 5 windows on front wall and 2 on side wall, offering views to quiet street. Merging of furniture and area rug help define borders of room, as well as bring accent color to neutral paint palette. DR is past LR, where white chair rail adds subtle depth, pewter chandelier with up-lighting offers element of elegance and glass sliders bring abundance of natural light to the table. Next to DR, rich granite countertop runs along edge of kitchen virtually establishing its boundary, yet effectively linking 2 rooms together, especially with 2-tucked-in bar stools. Renovated kitchen is to be relished! Ceramic tile floor and maple cabinets adorned with pewter hardware are paired with SS appliances and large farmhouse-style sink. All fuse together to create kitchen of comfort and conversation. Set of few steps takes you down to LL of laid-back space with casual fun at forefront of design and d cor! Windows with cellular shades (also throughout most of home) span front wall shedding light on earth-tone, multi-hued carpeting, which offers softness to room along with comfortable floor/game play and TV watching. Crawl space/DD closet provides space to keep toys, books and blocks at hand, but out-of-sight. Off FR is light and bright sage-colored BR and opposite is convenient PR with white-cabinet vanity and ceramic tile floor. Beyond is large laundry room with utility sink, dual window, ceramic tile floor and seamless, level access to patio. It s easy to extend your entertaining space from FR to family outdoor space with patio, deck and more! Upper level is home to 3 spacious BRs, all with hardwoods and crown molding adding dimension to rooms, and 2 baths. Hall juts off main hall to full bath with granite-top vanity, extra wall cabinet and linen closet. Both secondary BRs feature cherry ceiling fans and roomy closets, while one BR offers access to walk-up, fully-floored attic, perfect for easy-to-get-to-storage. MBR is large with walk-in closet and cherry ceiling fan along with full private bath of maple trim frosted glass vanity and all-ceramic tile shower. Bonus backyard! Adjacent to home is detached 20 x 30 2-car garage with 10 ft. ceilings, rafter storage and ample space for work bench, potting table or both! Elevated, sizable deck off DR has steps that fan out to access both curved, brick-paver open air patio and fenced-in flat lush backyard. Shed in corner, matching home s exterior, offers more outdoor storage! This premier lot backs up to country property and has easement on side of home, offering extra privacy and space. A no expiration-invitation to enjoy the outdoors! Home is easily accessible to Rt. 202, I-95, Wilmington and Phil. Airport. Perk-filled property with personality-plus!