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1740 Georgian Colonial
Old New Castle
New Castle, Delaware 19720
New Castle, Delaware 19720
Elegant 18th Century Townhouse
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Original hardwood floors throughout; ten fireplaces,4.5 baths. Home of George Read the Signer, and two governors of Delaware. 5000 sq ft.
Built by the Dutch settler John Van Gezel as a residence, the house also served as a Governors Mansion, a hotel and the first Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware. New Castle is 90 minutes from New York and DC.
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Approximately 36 feet long, 10 feet wide. Original floors, elegant staircase.
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Handsome woodwork, original fireplace. Crown moldings and chair rails throughout.
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When the house was a hotel, this dining room was the tavern with a private entrance for townspeople access.
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Viking commercial range; subzero fridge, miele dishwasher, built-in cutting block, marble countertops.
Features.
- 1st Floor Bath
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Attic
- Basement
- Den
- Dining room
- Entry Hall
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Library
- Living room
- Walk out Basement
- Master bedroom upstairs
- Dormers
- Restored exterior
- Storm Windows
- Workshop
- 2nd Staircase
- Built-in Bookcases
- Built-in Cabinets
- Fireplaces
- Grand staircase
- High Ceilings
- Natural gas fireplace
- Original wood windows
- Wood floors
- Shingle Roof
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas heating
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Security System
- Water Heater - Gas
- 12-foot Ceilings
- Ripple Glass
- Stained Glass Window(s)
- Transoms
No Contact Information.
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Archived in February, 2013
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