166 E 2ND

Description

Grand early 1900s 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 historicalenthusiast or an informed investor, this property offers endless possibilities. The property can bemaintained as a regal single-family residence (multi-generational/au pair) or the generouslyproportioned home turned into separate condominiums/townhomes, or the property subdivided fornew condominiums or new townhomes on attractive lots. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity withincredible potential just waiting to be unlocked! This river-view property is located within walkingdistance to coffee shops, taverns, restaurants and more with strollable brick tranquil tree-linedsidewalks punctuated with historical homes, less than 6 miles from Wilmington Amtrak trainstation/downtown Wilmington, 8 mins. from I-95, and merely 30 mins. from Philadelphia Airport. Thepropertys location alone makes this an incomparable prospect! Homes upgrades include 2 new waterheaters/2 renovated baths/carriage home electric (2024), new roof (2020), updated 2nd floor electric,updated kitchen, LL sprinkler system and more. Abundantly rich in character, charm and details, thehome was originally built by M. B. Fleming, a wealthy businessperson and property investor. At oneperiod, he and his descendants were the largest property owners in New Castle town proper. Over theyears, the house served several residential and commercial purposes and since 1964 the house has beensolely the Flannigan residence. Home boasts authentic features of a yesteryear era such as originalchestnut pegged 1st floor/original pine 2nd floor, 90% original plaster molding, original inset ceilings,original arched doorways, original 6-inch plus baseboards/decorative chair rail and more. Appreciate agated manicured English garden, lush vibrant landscaping, sprawling covered front porch and spacioussunlit backyard. Step into home and value classic wide and lengthy hardwood foyer with arches, originalelegant parlor with timeless appeal, handsome living room with working FP/build-ins, sun-infusedscreened-in porch, ornate and guest-worthy dining room, potential 1st-floor primary or designated guestsuite and updated neutral-hued kitchen. The sprawling 2nd floor features several roomy secondary BRswith ceiling fans, iconic B & W renovated full hall bath, and primary suite with 2 closets, walk-throughdressing room/yoga niche, and renovated luxurious full bath with tucked-away convenient this-level W& D. Additionally corner sunlit office and 2nd floor sitting room/flex space that faces 2nd St. with riverviews also reside on this floor. 3rd floor is home to private in-law suite or can be separate studioapartment with delightful kitchenette, renovated full bath, walk-in closet, and computer nook. LL hasdual-width exterior entrance along with updated electric/replaced windows, functional sprinklersystem, French drain, sump pump, and 2nd W & D. The carriage house (only 1 left in New Castle that wasbuilt the same time as home with imported brick from England) sits adjacent to main residence. Itfeatures electric/replaced wood doors and windows (2024) with an all-brick interior and driveway for 4-plus cars for private, unheard-of off-street parking. This property offers a coveted corner lot positioningwith river views, home with everlasting allure, myriad of possibilities and tremendous untappedpotential. An almost never available noteworthy home in historic New Castle!