2222 Metts AVE Wilmington, NC 28403

Rare Opportunity! Southern charm abounds with this 1934 downtown bungalow renovated & restored by Plantation Builders. Beautifully set on a manicured 3/4 ac lot located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Brookwood. The brick sidewalk leads you to a welcoming staircase and a charming front porch perfect for enjoying summer breezes, a glass of tea and greeting neighbors as they pass by on the way to Wallace Park, which is just one block away. Step into the front living room and you will notice the beautifully restored original wood floors, a fireplace with gas logs surrounded by built-ins and glass cabinets. A spacious full guest suite is located in the front of the home. After passing through the formal dining room, note the French doors that open into a butler's pantry with additional storage & cabinets as well as the gas powered dryer and washing machine that convey with the house. The open concept modern kitchen is complete with granite, wood cabinets, single basin sink, raised breakfast bar & a Wolf gas range that will please the chef at heart! The kitchen opens to the light-filled den and the new Carolina sitting room (not included in sf!) making this the perfect gathering place for holidays & get togethers with family & friends. The owner's suite is spacious and features a private bath with a classic clawfoot soaking tub, walk in shower, dual sinks & vanities and a walk-in closet. Upstairs you will find an additional bedroom with full bath and a versatile flex space which could be used as a study/craft room/art studio/playroom or even home gym/yoga studio. But the magnum opus of this idyllic property is the backyard! Multi-level Trex decks recently added are the ideal spot to enjoy nature & tranquility. The backyard is an oasis with its 100+ year old cypress trees plus river birch and weeping willow trees. Your very own mini-park with perennial gardens will make you forget how conveniently located you are to all of downtown, top medical services, shopping, airport and, of course, the beach! Additional features of this southern gem are additional storage under the house, vapor barrier, dehumidifiers in the eaves that have tons of storage, built in bookcases, plantation shutters, tankless hot water heater, natural gas for appliances/heat & fireplace, new roof in 2018, new gutters & rain diverters, a new whole-house gas-powered Generac emergency generator, nostalgic glass door knobs, vintage telephone nook in hallway, off street parking as well as on street parking, available fiber-optic high speed internet and so much more! You will need to see this amazing downtown property yourself!