About 612 Whitby Dr
Feature-Rich Colonial in Sharpley Single Family: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath / 3331 Square Feet / .34 acres
• Offering a rare opportunity to purchase this meticulously maintained home on a private lot in the highly sought after community of Sharpley. It offers easy access to Concord Pike (Rt. 202), I-95, and Rt.1 for quick commutes to work, the airports, train station, and local shops and restaurants. Located within walking distance of several State and County parks like Brandywine Creek State Park as well as the DuPont Country Club and several other community organizations including the Brandywine YMCA and the JCC. It’s a short 15-minute drive to Wilmington, Greenville, and Centreville, and within 30 minutes (without major traffic issues) of Philadelphia, Kennett Square, South Jersey, and Newark, DE / Elkton, MD.
• The house has outstanding curb appeal in an all brick, center-hall colonial, with a rear-facing attached 2+ car garage, an all season heated porch, and large paver patio. It has energy-saving large double-hung Pella windows on all sides of the house. The professionally landscaped front yard enhances the property, and a quiet semi-private backyard is ideal for cookouts and entertaining. Utilizing the 2 car-garage, it’s possible to easily park 5 vehicles off the street all with unimpeded access to arrive and depart.
• Built in 1967 by highly regarded Bonvetti Construction which was known for their desirable architecture, quality craftmanship, and solidly built all-brick homes.
There have been many upgrades, additions, and improvements over the years including:
Leaf-Guard gutters (no clogging or cleaning)
Pella High-Efficiency double hung windows (2019).
A fully replaced roof (new shingles & sub-panels)
Energy Saving “Thermal Seal” Foam Insulation in attic
A finished basement (den, office, and full bath).
A converted All-Season heated all-glass porch
An added stone paver patio w/ kitchen & porch access
A high-efficiency HVAC system.
Efficient 40-gallon water-heater (4+ year warranty left)
An insulated garage door with a power door opener.
A remodeled kitchen with updated cabinets/appliances
An updated powder room: new toilet, sink & tile, paint.
New carpeting in the den and 2 upstairs bedrooms .
A new remote-controlled gas fireplace (2025).
A new Anderson Front Storm Door.
A freshly painted garage
Home Overview • Property Type: Two-Story Colonial with attached 2 car garage. • Bedrooms: 4 Spacious Rooms (plus a basement office or possible converted guest bedroom). • Bathrooms: 3.5 Bathrooms • Location: Sharpley Neighborhood, Wilmington, DE 19803 • Interior Space: Traditional floor plan with a nice flow between rooms • Exterior Features: All Brick, landscaped yard, rear paver patio, and 4-Season all-glass heated porch. • .34 acres directly across from County parkland. Large driveway with off-street parking plus a large attached 2-car garage.
Exterior & Community Highlights Property Grounds • Outdoor Living – there is a large paver patio with direct access to the kitchen and back porch (and the basement through the Billco doors). Perfect for back yard barbeques and outdoor entertainment. • Parking – Attached rear-facing two-car garage with interior access and additional off-street parking spaces for 3 additional vehicles. The garage also has a small attic for additional storage options. There is an upgraded insulated garage door with an automatic door opener. • Lot Features: a professionally landscaped front yard enhances the curb appeal, and mature trees with shrubs providing a semi-private backyard. The lot is directly across from a wooded County parkland providing additional privacy in the front yard.
