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Grand early 1900’s built 16-room home on one of the largest lots in New Castle historic district with water views! Formerly deemed a private mansion, this sweeping 3,350 sq. ft. 6 BRs/4 bath home with 1950s-built addition features a seldom found unique 4-square footprint and is nestled on prime corner lot with separate carriage home, merely steps from the Delaware River/Battery Park. Whether a historical<br />
enthusiast or an informed investor, this property offers endless possibilities. The property can be<br />
maintained as a regal single-family residence (multi-generational/au pair) or the generously<br />
proportioned home turned into separate condominiums/townhomes, or the property subdivided for<br />
new condominiums or new townhomes on attractive lots. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with<br />
incredible potential just waiting to be unlocked! This river-view property is located within walking<br />
distance to coffee shops, taverns, restaurants and more with strollable brick tranquil tree-lined<br />
sidewalks punctuated with historical homes, less than 6 miles from Wilmington Amtrak train<br />
station/downtown Wilmington, 8 mins. from I-95, and merely 30 mins. from Philadelphia Airport. The<br />
property’s location alone makes this an incomparable prospect! Home’s upgrades include 2 new water<br />
heaters/2 renovated baths/carriage home electric (2024), new roof (2020), updated 2nd floor electric,<br />
updated kitchen, LL sprinkler system and more. Abundantly rich in character, charm and details, the<br />
home was originally built by M. B. Fleming, a wealthy businessperson and property investor. At one<br />
period, he and his descendants were the largest property owners in New Castle town proper. Over the<br />
years, the house served several residential and commercial purposes and since 1964 the house has been<br />
solely the Flannigan residence. Home boasts authentic features of a yesteryear era such as original<br />
chestnut pegged 1st floor/original pine 2nd floor, 90% original plaster molding, original inset ceilings,<br />
original arched doorways, original 6-inch plus baseboards/decorative chair rail and more. Appreciate a<br />
gated manicured English garden, lush vibrant landscaping, sprawling covered front porch and spacious<br />
sunlit backyard. Step into home and value classic wide and lengthy hardwood foyer with arches, original<br />
elegant parlor with timeless appeal, handsome living room with working FP/build-ins, sun-infused<br />
screened-in porch, ornate and guest-worthy dining room, potential 1st-floor primary or designated guest<br />
suite and updated neutral-hued kitchen. The sprawling 2nd floor features several roomy secondary BRs<br />
with ceiling fans, iconic B & W renovated full hall bath, and primary suite with 2 closets, walk-through<br />
dressing room/yoga niche, and renovated luxurious full bath with tucked-away convenient this-level W<br />
& D. Additionally corner sunlit office and 2nd floor sitting room/flex space that faces 2nd St. with river<br />
views also reside on this floor. 3rd floor is home to private in-law suite or can be separate studio<br />
apartment with delightful kitchenette, renovated full bath, walk-in closet, and computer nook. LL has<br />
dual-width exterior entrance along with updated electric/replaced windows, functional sprinkler<br />
system, French drain, sump pump, and 2nd W & D. The carriage house (only 1 left in New Castle that was<br />
built the same time as home with imported brick from England) sits adjacent to main residence. It<br />
features electric/replaced wood doors and windows (2024) with an all-brick interior and driveway for 4-<br />
plus cars for private, unheard-of off-street parking. This property offers a coveted corner lot positioning<br />
with river views, home with everlasting allure, myriad of possibilities and tremendous untapped<br />
potential. An almost never available noteworthy home in historic New Castle! |
