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There are some properties that just inspire awe and this is one of them. Grand, Gracious and Magnificent, this fine 160 year old home has history, style and architectural features that are just breath taking. In Historic Odessa the home was one of the original giants built by Polk the wealthy town wheat merchant. Currently owned by the Miller family for over 50 years.
The 3 story Mansion covers well over 4000 square feet. Even from the gracious old front porch you get the sense of something immense and magical with all of the intricate wood work, the REAL shutters with their old hardware and the original Pull door bell.
Enter the foyer with its huge double front door, surrounded by stained glass and interior shutters. The massive stair case with hand-hewn carved banister and balustrades is dwarfed by the 12 foot ceilings with crown molding and the super deep baseboards.
Enter thru the 10 foot high and 4 foot wide doors into a spectacular ball room. Complete with detailed plaster mold crown molding and chandelier medallion. The chandelier itself, looks like it belongs in one of the finest hotels . The hard wood floors are wide plank and in excellent shape. The windows are 8 feet tall with original glass for that authentic old world experience. Each of the rooms has a faux fireplace with venting for the heat system. Put in by the original builder this was a new concept at the time.
The 1st floor has a Living room/Library, A massive Dining Room, and Large kitchen with a functional Brick Fireplace and exposed beams.
There are 8 9 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths in this home. And I encourage you to take a close look at all of the wood work and hardware.
The .8 acres that make up the lot are lushly landscaped with fragrant and colorful array of exotic plants. Once on the Smithsonian tour because of its Chinese Gardens, it has architectural features such as a moon gate, a Bungua Circle, and a Medicine Wheel. There are 3 out buildings that could be used as sheds or potting sheds. The old barn has treasures from yesteryear.
The home is not in perfectly good shape, though it is still quite lovely, and the gardens need some manicuring. But it is spectacular, and for those who have an appreciation for the old charm and the ability to work to bring it back to all of its glory, this is a fabulous investment.
With all of the bedrooms and baths this could possibly be converted into a bed and breakfast or wouldnt wedding receptions be amazing if held in the ball room and the grounds .?
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Address:
303 G Miller Street
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19730
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Features:
Features:
Address: 303 Gantt Street, Odessa, DE 19730
Throughout the home:
Approximate Age 154 years
Approximate Sq Ft. 5436 based on foot print
Exterior - 3 Story Brick except for Kitchen addition which is 2 story
Roof Raised Seam Steel, Shingle, Pitched and Flat, Roof was replaced
on kitchen portion, My understanding is that where there is evident damage in the ceilings that the roof was previously repaired. But we recommend having an inspector.
Foundation Stone and Brick
Heater: Supply and Fuel Dual Zone Gas Forced Air
Central Air None But forced air lends itself to relatively easy addition
of central air.
Electric - 150 Amp Circuit Breaker. Boxes installed 1980
Hotwater Tank - Electric
Supply Plumbing Mostly Copper
Outflow Plumbing. Mixed, mostly Galvanized
Brand of Windows Original with wavy glass about 8 foot high on 1st floor.
Ceiling Height 1st floor about 12 Feet
Ceiling Height 2nd Floor About 10 feet
Special Windows Deep window sills, with real shutters on faηade, original shutters from side and back have been removed, but may be available in the barn or the basement
Interior Doors Original, Solid Wood, Oversized in width and Height on 1st floor.
Drainage system in basement
Molding Deep Baseboards, Stunning Crown Plaster Medalions on some ceilings, Mill work, Hand carved detail.
Water Supply Well at 305 High Street New Owner must install own well unless purchasing both properties.
The Foyer:
Exterior Entry Covered Grand Front Porch w/ carved woodwork
Exterior Door Solid Wood, oversized, Sided and topped by Cut and stained
Glass with interior shutters.
Stories 1
Stairway Style Hand Carved Banister and Spindals and Balustrades Mill work
on side of stair case in the back Hallway
Banister Design - Curved
Lights Plaster Medalion Base for chandelier
Flooring - Hardwood
Molding Crown and Deep Baseboard.
Walls Plaster with Silk Screen Wall Covering
Rooms Connected Ball Room, Living Room/Library, Dining Room
The Ball Room:
Size 341 X 149
Special Ceiling Approx 12 Feet Tall Detailed Plaster Crown Molding
Fireplace Type Faux Marble with venting for Heat
Fireplace Surround Marble
Special Windows or Doors Many 8 foot windows, with extra deep window sills
Lights Magnificent Prismed chandelier that is reminiscent of grand hotels.
Plaster medallion.
Flooring Hardwood
Molding Extra wide baseboard and around all of the doors and windows.
Mill work beneath the windows.
Walls Plaster
Rooms Connected Foyer and Back Hall (Leading to Back door to garden and to
Hallway to back stairs and Kitchen.
The Kitchen:
Size 18 X 157
Style Redone in 1960s to 1970s
Special Ceiling Exposed Beams
Counter Material & Color Formica and Ceramic Tile
Appliance Color Gold (ooh ahh!)
Dishwasher Yes
Pantry Large walk in (was shower) 73 X 42
Island Yes
Fireplace Type Huge Wood Burning (recommend chimney inspection)
Fireplace Surround Brick covering almost entire wall.
Special Windows or Doors Door to back Porch
Rooms Connected Hall way to Back Stairs, Powder room, Back Porch and
Outside Patio, also entry to basement.
Dining Room:
Size 18 X 168
Special Ceiling about 12 Foot
Fireplace Type Faux for venting of hot air heat.
Fireplace Surround Marble Intricate Grate.
Flooring - Hardwood
Walls Plaster with Oriental Silk Wall Covering
Relationship to Kitchen Directly off
Rooms Connected Hall to kitchen and Back Stairs and Back Porch, Library,
Back hall to Ball Room and Outside Entrance.
Butlers Pantry.
Living Room/Library:
Size 16 X 15
Fireplace Type Faux for venting for Hot Air Heat
Fireplace Surround Marble
Flooring Hardwood
Molding Crown Molding. Wide Baseboards.
Built-in Book Shelves and corner Cabinet.(added in last 50 years not
period)
Walls Plaster
Rooms Connected Front Foyer, and Dining Room
Office
Size 16 X 96 2nd Floor
Walls 1 wall covered with brick and old barn wood faηade.
Private Could be
Rooms Connected Laundry room
Master Bedroom and Bath:
Size 155 X 151
Special Ceiling 10 Foot
Entry Doors 3 entries, from private bath, from Hall, to 2nd bedroom, which
could be sitting room or combo sitting room and walk-in closet.
Fireplace Type Faux - Marble Mantle only
Ceiling fan Yes w/ lights
Flooring - Hardwood
Molding Wide Baseboards
Walls One with real Knotty Pine Wainscotting.
Sitting Room Possibility in Connected Bedroom.
Dressing Area Possiblity in Connected Bedroom
Closet(s) Size and # - 2 one reach in, one walk-thru
Bath Size 96 X 65
Special Ceiling Fine Asian Grass
Jetted Tub - Yes
Walls Silk Oriental Wall Covering, Matching Mural.
Bedrooms: Total 8 to 9 (including Owners and Office)
Size 1510 X 151 2nd Floor
Size 15 1 X 15 1 - 2nd Floor
Size 157 X 151 2nd Floor
Size 1510 X 151 3rd Floor
Size 15 1 X 15 1 - 3rd Floor
Size 157 X 151 3rd Floor
Size 152 X 151 3rd Floor
Baths:
Bath Size 69 x 4 9 2nd Floor
Full - Shower no bath. Redone about 1970.
Bath Size 81 X 54- 3rd Floor
Full
Bath Size 77 X 311 1st Floor
Powder Room Knotty Pine Walls.
Total # Baths 3 ½.
Laundry:
Size 17 X 611
Walls Some Black Board.
Floor # - 2
Basement:
Outside entrance Yes
Type of Outside Entrance - Bilco
Ceiling Height about 6 7 feet
Finished No
Shelving - Yes
Barn:
In Disrepair
Driveway leading back
1 Car space when treasures are removed.
Enter At your own Risk.
Other Out Buildings:
Brick Shed Windows Broken
Wooden Shed
Porch Screened
Intricate Woodwork.
Access from Kitchen Exit.
Lot, Yard and Exterior:
Size - .8
Street Style Quiet Back Street in Historic Odessa
Private Very
View Landscaped Back Yard
Surrounded By Homes, Odessa Park with Tennis, and play area, Local Library.
Some of the Garden Features:
Once on the Smithsonian Tour for the Chinese Gardens
Moon Gate, Bagua, Medicine Wheel, Several Benches, Wrought Iron Trellis.
Some of the plants:
Dogwood: white and pink, Cypress, Oriental White Dogwood, Lilac, Ginko Trees, Wisteria, Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinth, Ivy, Violets, Hostas, Red Maple, Lots of Bamboo, Red Bud.
Location:
Historic Odessa Noted for Turn of the century homes, Christmas in Odessa Tour.
Just Minutes from Rt. 13, Rt. 1 and I-95 and easy access to all of Delaware, Philly, Baltimore or DC.
Professionally Marketed by Deb Sullivan, RE/Max 1st Choice, Middletown, DE
Direct: 302-378-6410, Cell: 302-893-0847, Office: 302-378-8700 (rarely there)
Note: The information in this brochure is deemed accurate, however is not guaranteed.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Other Year Built: c1840 Price:
$462,000 Stories: 3 Lot Size: .81 acre(s) Bedrooms: 9 room(s) Bathrooms: 3.1 room(s) Garage Size (# of cars): 1 Property Tax:
$1,835
Amenities:
Bonus Room, Living Room, Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closets, Panoramic View, Detached Garage, Basement, Patio, Master Bedroom, Family Room
School Information:
Very Desirable Appoquinimink School District
Local Area Information:
Historic Odessa is a mecca for Historians, and historic homes. Many of the homes historic homes open their doors to the public for the annual Christmas in Odessa event.
