DELAWARE SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE

Description

Privacy abounds in this one-of-a-kind luxury estate amidst 1.4 breathtaking wooded acres on coveted Mount Pleasant Road. Enter the Belgian block-lined driveway through a brick-pillared entrance and drive up to the courtyard where you get your first view of this majestic, yet classic, brick Tudor home which perfectly complements its lush surroundings. The interior is equally impressive with luxurious features and design throughout. Elegant and tasteful, it features 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths. The striking two-story Entrance Hall with marble floors is flanked by the Library/Study with a coffered ceiling and built-in bookcases; the large Living Room with fireplace, wood floors, and bay window featuring views of the rear yard; and the light-filled formal Dining Room with doors opening out to the walled patio. From here, enter into the spacious two-story Family Room with 18' celling, a gas fireplace, built-in bookcases, a double 2-story bay window, and 2 doors flowing out to the patio. The beautiful island Kitchen features cherry cabinetry, and an adjacent Solarium, currently used for informal dining, with glass doors to the secluded side deck and patio. A laundry room and two powder rooms complete the first floor. On the second floor you will find the Primary Bedroom Suite which is a true sanctuary. It includes a large bedroom, a Sitting/Dressing Room, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious, sun-filled Bath complemented by a bay window featuring peaceful views of the verdant backyard while maintaining complete privacy. A second Bedroom has an en-suite bath, both overlooking the backyard. A large Princess Suite with a walk-in closet shares a Hall Bath with the 4th Bedroom. A lovely 5th Bedroom with its own spacious Bath is located in the East wing, with a stairway from a side entrance near the kitchen, allowing complete privacy for overnight company, an au pair, or a home office. The intriguing West wing of the house can be accessed from the courtyard, the garage, or the Library with private stairs to a large Bonus Room offering a serene space for work or relaxation, perfect for a quiet office, or a playroom. The house also includes ancillary equipment for comfort and convenience.  A Kohler generator ensures backup power during electrical outages, and 2 central vacuum systems make cleaning a breeze. Four zones for heating and cooling provide climate-control flexibility for occupants in various parts of the home. Overall, this unique home is the epitome of gracious living, offering complete privacy and unparalleled beauty in every detail. A successful tax appeal has projected, based on current mileage rates, that 2025 taxes will be $37,020.

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