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1740 Georgian Colonial
Old New Castle
New Castle, Delaware 19720
New Castle, Delaware 19720
Elegant 18th Century Townhouse
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.

Approximately 36 feet long, 10 feet wide. Original floors, elegant staircase.

Handsome woodwork, original fireplace. Crown moldings and chair rails throughout.

When the house was a hotel, this dining room was the tavern with a private entrance for townspeople access.

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
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Archived in February, 2013
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