Welcome to 225 Bayard Ave in desirable Bayard Square! This brick home not only encompasses the quality solid construction of years past but also offers great modern day updates! The large comfortable living room with hardwood flooring opens to the beautiful dining room with chair-rail. The stunning upgraded kitchen makes cooking fun and offers 42" maple cabinetry, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including Bosch stove and dishwasher; recessed sink and tile floor. Rare for the area and important features you'll appreciate: main level laundry room for optimal convenience with the front loading washer and dryer included for you and the highly sought after full 2nd bathroom! Upstairs you'll find 4 large bedrooms and an updated bright, clean full bathroom. The basement offers excellent storage space and outdoor access. Move right in and start grilling on the awesome rear paver patio with Trex seating, beautiful flower beds and plenty of space for your friends to gather! Lots of time and money went into important upgrades over the last 10 years including: replacement windows, steel doors, hot water heater, furnace, circuit breaker panel and more! This home is eligible for a special grant program that can provide qualified owner occupants up to $5,000 for closing costs, down payment and other out of pocket expenses; City of Wilmington Employees are eligible for up to $9,000.