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Key Details
Sold Price $725,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,701 sqft
Price per Sqft $195
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID DENC2088922
Sold Date 01/30/26
Style Cape Cod
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,250
Year Built 1937
Annual Tax Amount $5,891
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2.650 Acres
Acres 2.65
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
OWN A PIECE OF BRANDYWINE VALLEY HISTORY, NO BUILDER TIE IN…the former
gardener's cottage of the Blatz property, originally designed in 1935 by the renowned
Philadelphia firm DeArmond, Ashmead & Bickley now stands ready to be transformed into a stunning modern-day home.
Set on 2.7 picturesque acres in the highly sought-after community of Centreville, DE, this
property is surrounded by mature specimen trees-including chestnuts, maples, sycamores and
a grove of walnuts. Bathed in beautiful natural light, the grounds offer generous space for al
fresco dining, garden parties, and quiet enjoyment of the landscape.
Designed by the respected local architecture firm, arQitecture, the proposed renovation and
addition include 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, 3-car garage carefully balancing the cottage's historic
integrity with a modern, thoughtfully planned layout to create a home of effortless style and
livability.
Both the well and septic systems have been tested and are in good condition, requiring only
minor modifications to support the planned renovation (documentation available). The cottage
has been fully stripped to the studs, providing a clean slate for construction. The property is
being sold as-is, inclusive of the architectural plans.
This is a unique chance to steward a piece of history. With construction-ready status and
bespoke architectural plans, this historic structure is primed for a remarkable revival.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
Zoning SE
Rooms
Basement Full, Garage Access
Interior
Hot Water Other
Heating Radiator
Cooling None
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Inside Access
Garage Spaces 12.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 12
Garage Y
Building
Story 1.5
Foundation Permanent
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2250
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories 1.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Red Clay Consolidated
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 07-001.00-006
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3701
Special Listing Condition Standard
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