The Chambers Mansion, c. 1894, is a glorious example of the Victorian Queen Anne style. Built by Miss Marion Clark on 16 acres running down to the Delaware River, it was on the trolley line from Wilmington to Downingtown PA. With a wrap-around porch, 2 turrets, 2 balconies and a widow's walk on the roof, the home has 2 parlors, a library with oak paneling. There are also ceiling medallions and plaster crown molding, as well as a side entrance leading to a porte cochere. The large corner lot is professionally landscaped with a fountain in the front and a waterfall, stone patio, and deck in the back. There is a large kitchen with adjacent laundry/powder room, as well as a mud room. The graceful mahogany stair rail leads up to 4 bedrooms, a large central hallway, 2 baths and an anteroom or dressing room. An enclosed staircase leads up to the English Tudor style great room with Mercer tile fireplace (there are 2 in the house) once used as a performance space. There is a former maid's room, and an original ladder Property ID: 6684808

Price
$489,000
Beds
4
Baths/Half
2/1
Carolyn Roland
302-234-6063