40 Selborne Drive

Wilmington, DE 19807

$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
12,000 Sq. Ft.
$125 / Sq. Ft.
12,000
Sq. Ft.
$125
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Extraordinary French 12,000 square foot stone estate on rolling bucolic 9 acres of lush lawn, exquisite formal gardens, small orchard plus 6 car gatehouse with spacious apartment above. The winding Belgium block lined drive leads to paver courtyard and the magnificent facade with turret. The tile floor entry welcomes you to the elegant foyer with European granite fireplace, gold and ceramic chandelier, gold wall sconces, and elegant fireplace with gold leaf garlands, fabulous molding and pillars....Extraordinary French 12,000 square foot stone estate on rolling bucolic 9 acres of lush lawn, exquisite formal gardens, small orchard plus 6 car gatehouse with spacious apartment above. The winding Belgium block lined drive leads to paver courtyard and the magnificent facade with turret. The tile floor entry welcomes you to the elegant foyer with European granite fireplace, gold and ceramic chandelier, gold wall sconces, and elegant fireplace with gold leaf garlands, fabulous molding and pillars. The gleaming brass and metal main stairway rises past the granite faced window landing to the vaulted master suite with his and hers marble baths. Inside and out this one of a kind Chateau has been maintained to the highest of standard creating a magnificent estate for the most discriminating buyer.
  1. Listed by Wendy J Bunch • Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby's International
    P: (302)-654-6500 wendybunch@bfpsir.com
  2. Listed by Ian M Bunch • Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby's International
    P: (302)-654-6500 ian.bunch@bfpsir.com

Property Details for 40 Selborne Drive

Tax ID Number
07-001.00-014 AND 07-001.00-014
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
French
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/17/2020 01:27 AM

Property Details for 40 Selborne Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #1002810096
Days on Market370
Taxes$19,458 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1928
Lot Size5.71 AC / 248,728 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Building Information for 40 Selborne Drive

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size5.71 AC / 248,728 SF

Property Information for 40 Selborne Drive

Location
Location
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $735,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $626,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $108,900
  • Zoning: NC2A
  • Tax Lot: 014
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $50,000
  • Concession Remarks: settlement help
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 12,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0000
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2249245
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, WhirlPool/HotTub, Sprinkler System, Water Treat System, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Property History for 40 Selborne Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 40 Selborne Drive

Taxable ValueLand$108,900Additions$640,600Total$749,500
Tax Record2024$27,693 ($2,308 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths8.5Total Finished SqFt10,650 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,650 SqFtStories2Lot Size248,728 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningNC2ACountyNEW CASTLEAPN07-001.00-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Selborne Drive

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Springs School
PublicK to 8

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public9 to 12

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
PublicK to 5

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