Welcome home to 1206 Barksdale Rd, a charming, brick-front cape cod positioned in the heart of Newark. Upon entry, you'll immediately fall in love with the wood burning fireplace, showcasing floor to ceiling brick and raised hearth. Right off the sun-soaked living room, 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom ideal for first floor living. That's not all - the main level has a number of updates including laminate flooring, painted kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The 2nd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms, laminate flooring throughout and an additional full bathroom! The back yard features a new paver stone patio and firepit, ideal for entertaining. The large lot also offers a privacy fence and shed. Under 1500 sq ft, this home is ideal for the first time home buyer, looking for inexpensive utility bills - but perfect for the growing family with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths! Conveniently located minutes from University of Delaware, Main Street shopping + restaurants, and Newark Charter School. New roof in 2018, New paver stone patio and firepit in 2017. New range, microwave and refrigerator. Newer windows throughout.