105 Front St , Wyoming, DE 19934(Kent County)

A piece of history to call your own! Listed in National Register of Historic Places and deemed Bethel House, this circa 1895-built 4 bay, 2 story masterpiece was built by John Lindale, a wealthy owner of the Wyoming Mill. It is a Queen Anne house with Arts and Craft, stick-style, and colonial revival detail. It touts 1-story gable roofed rear wing and 1-story shed roofed rear wing, and where 2 nd story, and gable ends are covered with fishscale shingles and front and side gables have box cornices. Tucked on triangle of peacefulness, this yesteryear beauty sits on almost 1-acre, boasts vibrant shrubs and formal boxwood garden, and is enveloped by tall trees that provide natural screen of privacy. This classic home features 9 BRs/1 baths and unique feel of historic influence around every corner! Original concrete block fence with pickets fronts property with wrought-iron gate that provides access to yard. Robust landscaping dots lawn, while brick steps lead to lattice-trimmed, covered 9 x 13 front porch that sits on brick piers and has dual-fluted columns. Enjoy lemonade and laid-back days amid hum of the countryside! This over century-old home has only had 2 owners and original blueprints will be passed on to new homeowner! Step through glass pane front door with transom-style designed glass window above into grand front center hall and value home's beloved characteristics of bygone era that were meticulously preserved including ornate original woodwork/hardware, horsehair plaster walls, arched doorways, handsome built-ins, extra-wide baseboards, 10-ft ceilings, maid buzzers in every room and more! Foyer exudes a timeless beauty with its gorgeous, rich hardwood turned staircase that commands attention, ceiling medallion that adds vertical interest, arched doorway that provides architectural element and generous alcove with built-in window seat that promotes splash of whimsy. Barely-there back staircase helps to maintain grandeur of front staircase with less wear-and-tear, and rich, velvet drapes adorn many windows throughout! Massive, noiseless pocket doors slide back to reveal elegant library with original gas lights, bay window and 2 nd built-in window seat. Perfect perch to curl up with a cup of tea and page- turning novel! Formal DR stands ready to entertain and echoes transom-style window over doorway. This guest-ready room features divine Victorian patterned fabric wallpaper, chandelier that rivals only the finest, and room for dining for 12-plus! Just off DR is butler's pantry with built-in shelves, perfect for stashing easy-to-access wine/water goblets, China and serving pieces. A slice of history was preserved in parlor with framed block of original gold leaf wallpaper. What a gem! Sun-splashed kitchen is approachable space with its period shelving, plentiful cabinets, and roomy dining area. Off kitchen is large washroom with huge sink, where clean-up of any and every kind is a cinch. Enjoy 2 full floors of bedrooms, 9 in all! 2 nd floor has large foyer with window, along with 5 BRs, 1 touting enchanting balcony, while another BR has secret, hidden room. What a delight! 3 rd floor is home to 4 BRs with lovely, lofty views of both Wyoming Lake and captivating mill. Home also has a full LL. Mature trees punctuate backyard and provide canopy, where filtered sunlight seeps through. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the gardens, the quiet and nature at play. Favorable lot, fine features, and fascinating historical presence on Front St.!