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Middletown,DE 19709
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,900 sqft
Price per Sqft $236
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID DENC2078246
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1714
Available Date 2025-03-28
Annual Tax Amount $2,106
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 12.250 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Step into the past and own a piece of Delaware's history with the Dilworth House, one of the earliest homes built in the state by Olla Jansen, a Swedish colonist from the 1600-1700 Native American Period. Situated on 12.25 acres of pristine land that backs up to the Augustine Wildlife Preserve, this property is a rare find, offering both a home and a rich connection to the past. The Dilworth House is a true gem, showcasing some of the finest early masonry craftsmanship in Delaware. The distinctive "diapering" pattern, glazed brick in diagonal lines, adorns the gable ends, while stepped belt courses and intricate framework add to its historic charm. Inside, you'll find beautifully exposed beams and brick fireplaces, which once served as the heart of the home's heating system, with the house originally built in two sections and warmed by a single chimney.
This three-story home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, with a fully finished attic on the third floor providing additional living space. The partial basement remains unfinished. Updates over the years have enhanced the home's functionality, while carefully preserving its historic features. Most of the home remains in it's original state which will require work. For those with a passion for farming, mechanics, or automobiles, this property offers everything you could need. A silo, milk house, dairy barn, cow shed, and storage shed are all included, with the barn having been converted into a workshop—though it could be easily repurposed for a variety of uses. The expansive grounds also offer the possibility of subdivision, providing ample opportunity for future development. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a truly historic property in a prime location. Don't miss out, schedule your tour today!
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area South Of The Canal (30907)
Zoning S
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl,Wood,Laminated
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Brick,Wood
Inclusions All items inside and outside of the property will convey with the sale. Everything is sold as-is.
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es),Roof
Garage Spaces 10.0
Water Access N
View Canal,Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees,Front Yard,Open,Premium,Private,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Subdivision Possible,Trees/Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Structure Type Brick,Paneled Walls,Wood Walls,Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
School District Colonial
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Probate Listing
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions