Location, Location, Location! Welcome to 2409 Willard Street, located in a historic district of Wilmington's Highlands, a stone's throw away from Rockford Park. Recent upgrades include a new Roof (2020) with transferable warranty, new Furnace (2021), and beautiful new Pella Architect Series Windows (2021) found throughout the house.  This rarely available extra large lot offers privacy, room  for kids and dogs to play, and has a beautiful garden with magnificent landscape. The exterior features include a water feature, private patio, brick walkway and pergola, perfect for outdoor dining. Host your next gathering in the centrally located dining room that can easily accommodate a large number of guests. Features include glass and silver chandelier and wall sconces, large windows, crown molding, chair rail and mahogany doors. The kitchen has been updated, including a cute breakfast nook with custom seating overlooking the backyard. Features include granite countertops, double wall ovens, Bosch glass cooktop, custom cabinets including a large pantry, and counter seating. Beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-carved valences adorn the kitchen bay window and throughout the house. Flanking the opposite side of the dining room is the large formal living room with gas fireplace. There are 2 oversized garden windows overlooking the pond area and side yard.   Upstairs, the master suite boasts plenty of natural light, an en suite with shower stall, and currently connects to a sitting room that could easily be turned into a bedroom. Large and ample closet space along with a full size washer and dryer are also found on this floor for convenient living. The second floor hosts a three-room suite with several options for configuration. Built-in bookshelves give you the option for a study or a fourth bedroom on this floor. A large full bath offers ample storage, double mirrors, and a quaint window seat with a view of Rockford Park! The suite on the third floor has two full size rooms with built-ins, closets, and plenty of natural light. The full bath with shower stall makes this space the ideal place for independent living. The basement is brightly lit and has exposed stone walls, work table, three-sink utility tub, and powder room. It is easily ready to be turned into additional living space.  This house has so much to offer, with 3 floors of living space, a large yard in the City, and just a few steps from  Rockford Park!! The estate was originally built for Henry Bancroft in 1902 and was home to the Bancroft family until 1975.