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Key Details
Sold Price $615,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,434 sqft
Price per Sqft $113
Subdivision Back Creek
MLS Listing ID 1004461289
Sold Date 09/14/18
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,434
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1785
Annual Tax Amount $5,134
Tax Year 2017
Lot Size 2.610 Acres
Acres 2.61
Lot Dimensions 298X252
Property Description
Price Reduction! Seller says SELL! Somewhere Over the Rainbow! If you are seeking that serene property with acreage, yet you desire to be in a great community. This is an awesome opportunity to own a home that is the epitome of Delaware's rich history boasting a gorgeous 1784 Georgian Style Home (the very first Governor's Mansion in the State of Delaware), while allowing you to enjoy all of today's modern amenities that you have come to expect! This spectacular home, just 231 years young, captures all of the beauty of yesteryear, at the same time, offers a delightful layout that makes sense for today's busy lifestyle. What other homes in Delaware were built with such fine craftsmanship that they have withstood this test of time? They don't build like this anymore. This home boasts a major renovation in the year 2000 which allowed for the preservation of her gorgeous rich history while adding nearly 2000 square feet of additional modern living space. If you are looking for the Creme de la Creme of homes, you just found it! Nothing like this property out there! A must see! You will enjoy the grand original foyer that simply speaks to the soul. The formal dining room, spacious gourmet kitchen and delightful family room will be sure to please. Onward to the second floor, you will be wowed by the master suite that features a five piece bath, walk in closet a separate office space with his and hers built ins and a fireplace. Also, on the second floor you will find 3 additional bedrooms with and additional full bath and the laundry room. And then to the 3rd floor. You will be marveled by the enormous game room space that is highlighted by the original king truss system in attic. A sight to behold! An added bonus on the third floor is a teen suite/in-law suite with a full bath. 5 fireplaces in good working order. Did we mention the 2.61 acres of land, the fantastic well maintained built in pool with mature foliage for privacy for your entertaining and the comfortable enclosed porch overlooking the Golf Course? With a 3 car garage. This Clayton Manor property is clearly an Estate, not just a home. Well insulated and up to date dual HVAC systems make it super economical to heat and cool this home. The home sits at the foot of the Award Winning Back Creek Community. The Community Golf Club touts The Grille at Back Creek ? Voted Best of Delaware in 2017.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area South Of The Canal (30907)
Zoning NC21
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Disposal
Fireplace N
Window Features Energy Efficient,Replacement
Appliance Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Disposal
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 6.0
Pool In Ground
View Y/N Y
Water Access N
View Golf Course
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es)
Attached Garage 3
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Appoquinimink
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 13-011.20-037
Ownership Fee Simple
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Bought with Annamarie B New • Empower Real Estate, LLC