Former du Pont estate situated on 9.55 acres in the rolling hills and chateau country of Greenville. Adjacent to Mt. Cuba Center conserved lands providing permanent unparalleled views of the countryside. Built in 1939, this traditional Brandywine stone colonial was expanded over the years to fit the needs of the homeowners. Stunning original details including Okie style millwork & built-ins, random width hardwood flooring, antique fixtures & hardware are found throughout the house and are in excellent condition. New portico entrance leads to the entry foyer with gorgeous curved staircase. First floor is host to paneled library, formal living room, formal dining room with hand painted restored Zuber wall paper, family room, breakfast room sunporch, large sunporch, eat-in kitchen with commercial grade stove, laundry room, five fireplaces, and a first floor bedroom suite with full bath that current owner used as a Billiard’s game room. Second floor features six bedrooms, primary bedroom suite, two fireplaces, & seven full baths. Finished recreation room in basement with stone fireplace. The current owners have made several major improvements including updated HVAC system with installation of central air and new boiler, plumbing and electrical updates, asbestos removal, UST replacement, new garage doors, powder room remodel, designer stair runner, landscaping updates, electric dog fence, and addition of complimentary molding in main floor den. Ample storage in unfinished areas of basement and attic. Wonderfully private, country setting yet close to shopping, dining and all major roads for ease in living. Estate living with several outbuildings and bonus features including in-ground pool, lighted tennis /basketball court, tennis/pool house, detached heated garage/workshop, barn, horse field, and laundry house with apartment. All outbuildings are conveyed in as is condition. There are two 2nd floor bathrooms that have incomplete renovations and are in as is condition.