Description
Truly a golden opportunity to own an exquisite piece of Delaware history!!! Welcome home to the George Hillis Mansion Home, Circa 1750 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior of this Georgian mansion is quite handsomely finished. The entrance hall features an open string staircase with turned balusters. Simple chair rail and cornice trim adorn the interiors of each first floor rooms, including living room (or office) complete with chandelier. Enter the formal dining room (or conference room) which includes raised panel cupboards, colonial trim, and 16" solid brick walls with plaster interior. The updated kitchen is complete with raised panel colonial period cabinetry and newer appliances. The keeping room located off of the kitchen is one of the many gems offered in this home -- 18th Century cooking fireplace with mantel, beehive brick oven, and heart pine floor with brick hearth and rear staircase to access second floor. Owners suite includes large windows with deep sills, fireplace, and original six panel wood door. The guest bedroom is complete with fireplace, heart pine floor and oversized windows for loads of natural light. Large walk-in attic -- great storage or multitude of possibilities to add additional bedrooms, bath, study, etc. An oversized screened porch allows you to spend quiet time overlooking a 3/4 acre paradise -- mature trees and exquisite landscaping. A history lover's dream come true!!
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2BEDS
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0.75ACRES
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1BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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2,750SQFT
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$155$/SQFT
Description
Truly a golden opportunity to own an exquisite piece of Delaware history!!! Welcome home to the George Hillis Mansion Home, Circa 1750 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior of this Georgian mansion is quite handsomely finished. The entrance hall features an open string staircase with turned balusters. Simple chair rail and cornice trim adorn the interiors of each first floor rooms, including living room (or office) complete with chandelier. Enter the formal dining room (or conference room) which includes raised panel cupboards, colonial trim, and 16" solid brick walls with plaster interior. The updated kitchen is complete with raised panel colonial period cabinetry and newer appliances. The keeping room located off of the kitchen is one of the many gems offered in this home -- 18th Century cooking fireplace with mantel, beehive brick oven, and heart pine floor with brick hearth and rear staircase to access second floor. Owners suite includes large windows with deep sills, fireplace, and original six panel wood door. The guest bedroom is complete with fireplace, heart pine floor and oversized windows for loads of natural light. Large walk-in attic -- great storage or multitude of possibilities to add additional bedrooms, bath, study, etc. An oversized screened porch allows you to spend quiet time overlooking a 3/4 acre paradise -- mature trees and exquisite landscaping. A history lover's dream come true!!
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