Status: Closed
MLS#: PADE518404
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: None Available
County: DELAWARE
This historic estate has long been associated with such luminaries as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dr. Martin Luther King, and the famed artist, Ben Kamihira. The core of Tanglewood, set on 7+ private acres, dates to the early 19th century and features lofty ten foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and stunning architectural details. This home is perfect for those who enjoy large scale entertaining and the professionally designed Kitchen will be the epicenter for your festivities. Featuring high end appliances, the chef in your household has all their tools for making memorable meals and parties! Further featuring over 6300 square feet of living space with eight bedrooms, five full bathrooms, three fireplaces, we welcome you to this wonderful property. The first floor consists of a spacious Living Room with a fireplace that has a museum quality mantel; an adjoining Library with built-in shelving and a Study with a wonderful stone fireplace that will make a wonderful home office. Next comes a lovely Dining Room which also has a handsome stone fireplace. Next comes the huge Kitchen, complete with abundant cabinetry, two Miele dishwashers, Viking gas cooktop, two wall ovens, and a SubZero refrigerator plus vast expanses of granite, will make the chef in your family feel like their life is now complete! Upstairs, the Master Suite features a wonderful Bath featuring loads of marble and custom raised paneled wainscoting. Also on the second level are two more bedrooms, a large Family Room, an Office, Laundry, and a large Guest Suite! The third level features four additional bedrooms. Outside are splendid terraces, a stone garden shed, and mature woodlands. There is also a structure that the artist Ben Kamihira used as a studio that will require some TLC. Seldom does an estate with these fine qualities, coupled with a superb location, come on the market. At the current low price, Tanglewood is the perfect place for the loved ones in your life to call home.