In the quaint village of Erwinna, is a circa 1850s brick home that sits high above the road. It has stately characteristics, authentic old world detailing, and modern amenities. Enter the sitting/dining room with wood burning fireplace and you immediately know you are in a charming house that offers many possibilities for full-time residence or a weekend retreat. Original hardware, wide plank floors, deep window sills are but a few of the features that make it distinctive. A lovely living room has built-in bookcase and a second door to the front porch, a characteristic of the era. Kitchen has been redone with recessed lighting, Viking range, period cabinetry, stunning granite countertops, farm sink and fabulous faucet. Built-in Sub Zero has cabinet facing. Focal point is a walk-in fireplace with shutters. Back hall has three closets and a bathroom with shower. The pie shaped staircase to upstairs is easy to navigate and there is a wide hall and three bedrooms that share an incredible bathroom with unique features. Fill your oval bathtub from an opening above it in the ceiling and luxuriate in the large tiled shower with heated bench and water cascading from a ceiling grid. The custom cabinetry and vanity has two vessel sinks with waterfall faucets and there is a separate area for the toilet. Radiant heat in bathroom and shower floors adds to the sense of being in your personal spa. A floored, walk-up attic is great for storage and a full basement has laundry area and room for more storage. Access the beautiful, private patio and backyard from the kitchen back hall. Mature trees and shrubbery abound together with a wide lawn leading to a barn/garage and steps down to the road. One block away is the Delaware Canal and the Delaware River is in close proximity.