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1620 NEW LONDON RD Wilmington, DE 19807
9 Beds
10 Baths
55.12 Acres Lot
Key Details
Sold Price $2,245,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1002538222
Sold Date 10/05/15
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 9
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1936
Annual Tax Amount $31,782
Tax Year 2014
Lot Size 55.120 Acres
Acres 55.12
Lot Dimensions 0 X 0
Property Description
Built by Victor DuPont in the mid 1930's, this stunning 55 acre Greenville estate has exceptional views of Hoopes Reservoir. A true center hall colonial with moldings, appointments and attention to detail found only in homes of this period. Center hall highlights are the sweeping curved staircase and arched doorways accented with wainscoting. Grand formal living room with marble fireplace & dental crown molding adjoins the step down parlor with 2nd marble fireplace and floor to ceiling windows affording magnificent reservoir views. Bowed window with seating, floor to ceiling book cases and recessed panels in an elegant, but cozy library. Matching bowed window found in dining room along with wainscoting & multiple piece crown molding. Small greenhouse adjacent to dining room. Expansive kitchen includes large breakfast and sitting room. Springhouse Custom Furnishings of Chadds Ford lead the renovations in kitchen. Features include soapstone counters and Farmhouse sink, butcher block counters on island and breakfast counter, Commercial grade Thermador gas range with 6 burners and griddle pan, Bosch dishwasher, painted cabinetry, and two pantries. Family room with built-ins is near kitchen and walk-in mudroom closet. There is 1st fl suite perfect for in-law or au-pair. Curved staircase leads to 2nd fl with spacious landing and window accented by cutwork valance. Master suite with superb views of reservoir from Juliet balcony & shared upper floor loggia, both with beautiful ironwork that matches the front entry, along with multiple closets and extensive imported marble tile bath with two marble topped console sinks. Ample guest beds and baths, many en-suite, to accommodate family, friends, and guests. Finished lower level with fireplace and bowling lane has the potential to once again to be the heart of entertaining & activities. Beautiful terraced lawn with herringbone brick pathways & fieldstone walls. Additional features of the property include detached garage with large greenhouse, tennis court, in-ground pool, & 3bd guest home. Centrally located just minutes from Greenville proper and easy access to all major roads. 55 acres of preserved and conserved land will be an oasis for generations to come. Additional room sizes: Center hall - 38x9; Butler's 9x6; BD6 13x11; 2nd fl foyer 20x10; BD7 15x13;BD8 10x15;BD9 15x15
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
Zoning NC2A
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Basement Partial, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Hot Water
Cooling Wall Unit
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Marble
Equipment Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace N
Appliance Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 5.0
Pool In Ground
Water Access N
View Water
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 2
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories 2
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Red Clay Consolidated
Others
Tax ID 07-022.00-037
Ownership Fee Simple
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