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1 Red Oak Road, Wilmington, DE 19806
$3,075,000
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Property Description
When Governor Charles Miller built One Red Oak Road, he created one of Delaware's landmark residences. Completed in 1905, Governor Miller's home is now a stunning private estate gracing its own city block, with fully enclosed grounds of just over one acre. The current owner purchased the property in 2000 and immediately began a three-year renovation that both restored the home's original beauty and modernized it to accommodate a contemporary lifestyle. The complete renovation comprised, in part, Ludowici tile roof; electrical service; eight-zoned HVAC; major plumbing upgrades; full house Creston sound system and an award-winning two-story addition with full basement. The main floor's large, classic rooms flow easily into one another and feature exquisite woodwork and crown moldings, all of which were restored by hand. Large double-entry foyer opens to a welcoming reception room on the left with a unique stepped-in design marble fireplace. To the right of the foyer, the music room and living room, with another large marble fireplace, are open to one another. Elegant, formal dining room accommodates a variety of seating arrangements and includes a large, curved window seat under the bay window. The well-appointed butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the dining room and features the original radiator plate warmer, a wine refrigerator, ice machine and drawers lined specifically for silver storage. The thoughtfully designed gourmet kitchen has custom-height granite counters and ample storage. The distinctive selection of appliances includes: a Thermador six-burner cooktop with downdraft and additional ventilation in the ceiling, two wall ovens, two warming drawers, a Sub-Zero refrigerator with two freezer drawers, built-in Sharp microwave, two Miele dishwashers and a kick-plate floor vacuum. The kitchen opens to the step-down family room with a painting above the fireplace that lifts at the touch of a button to reveal the television. A generous mudroom with built-in cabinetry for storage, radiant heat flooring and an informal powder room leads from the kitchen to the mature gardens and additional off-street parking for two cars. A gracious, curving staircase rises from the main entry foyer to the second floor. Large master suite with built-ins and unique Jefferson door offers views of both Rockford Park and Olmsted-designed parkway. French doors connect the master bedroom to a large dressing room with plenty of natural light and another pair of French doors that open to the suite's second private balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. A sumptuous bath boasts radiant heat flooring, an over-sized steam shower, and large Jacuzzi tub. Three more large bedroom suites are located along separate hallways. A well-planned laundry room with a Jacuzzi sink for delicates and sweater dryer racks behind louvered doors with a dedicated extraction fan complete the second floor. The third floor features a large project room with numerous built-ins, bedroom with full bath and morning kitchen, a secondary study with abundant custom storage, and a private guest suite with sitting room and full bath. All levels of the home are accessible by the elevator. The lower level yields unexpected surprises for a home of this vintage. The gym, with reinforced floor and walls, has a dedicated ventilation extractor. A sauna and a full bath are located off the recreation room. A separate hallway leads to a 3000 bottle wine cellar with antique stone flooring, rough hewn plaster, and separate temperature control with remote monitoring. Seasonal living space outside includes a large, covered porch overlooking a generous heated plaster pool and slate patio. Pool house has a nicely equipped kitchen, changing area, and full bathroom. Extended family, visitors or staff will be comfortable in the apartment located above the pool house and two-car garage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1 Red Oak Rd
General
- Sold For: $3,075,000
- Taxes: $19,722 (2020)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: DENC486372
- Added to Site: 1, 690 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Bedroom 6, Bonus Room
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 10
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Half Bathrooms: 3
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 6
- Upper - Full Baths: 6
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 2
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 6, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 5, Upper 2
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 2 - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 4 - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
- Sitting Room: Sitting Room, Upper 2
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
- Office: Office, Upper 2
- Exercise Room: Exercise Room, Lower 1
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Upper 1
- Other Room 1: Other - Pantry, Wet Bar, Main
- Other Room 2: Other, Lower 1
- Other Room 3: Other - Wet Bar, Built-Ins, Lower 1
- Mud Room: Mud Room, Main
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Heated, Fenced, In Ground, Heated, Fenced
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Water Fountains, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Other Parking Total: 5
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Rockford Park
- Subdivision: Rockford Park
- Driving Directions: Willard St., Rockford Rd, and Red Oak Rd.
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Palladian, Replacement
- Doors: Storm, French
- Elevator(s ): 1
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 10,300
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 10,300 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 10,300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1905
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Cabana/Pool House, Guest House
Lot Features
- Property View: Park/Greenbelt
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 50,094
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 360.00 x 218.00
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Landscaping
- Zoning: 26R-1
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Landscaping
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $315.53
- Assessment Year: 2018
- School Tax: $10,582
- City/TownTax: $8,516
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,093
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $426,900
- Tax Amount: $19,722
- Tax Year: 2020
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 10300
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Select lighting fixtures
- Inclusions: All appliances including main house, pool house & guest house; mounted television; grill by pool
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by Compass, Stephen J Mottola and Compass, Kristine Mottola
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Susan H Mathews
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Schools
Schools serving 1 Red Oak Rd
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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2100 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi | |
3130 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi | |
50 Hillside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1 Red Oak Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2022
Sold
$3,075,000
-5.38%
MLS
4/12/2022
Price Reduced
$3,250,000
-9.72%
MLS
9/10/2019
Listed
$3,600,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1 Red Oak Road, Wilmington, DE 19806 (MLS# DENC486372) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,075,000 on June 30, 2022. Want to learn more about 1 Red Oak Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.