4812 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

Wilmington
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4812 Kennett Pike,Wilmington, DE 19807
$6,700,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 10,095 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: scott patrick, janet c. patrick
Office: compass
MLS#:DENC2111856
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$6,700,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$663.69

About this home

Nestled in the heart of Greenville, Delaware, where the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley meet Kennett Pike, stands Chevannes. This iconic estate is the only residence in Delaware's famed "Chateau Country" combining authentic French provincial architecture with direct du Pont family provenance. Originally built in 1926 for Elizabeth "Bessie" Gardner du Pont—definitive du Pont historian and first wife of industrialist Alfred I. du Pont—Chevannes stands behind private wrought-iron gates as a legendary monument to the Gilded Age of American industrial aristocracy. Following a meticulous 24-month restoration, this magnificent 7+-acre estate has been breathtakingly reborn, expanding to 10,095 square feet of luxurious living space that brilliantly honors its historic soul while embracing state-of-the-art 21st-century sophistication. Envisioned by renowned "jazz-age" architect Albert Ely Ives, celebrated for his work on the Winterthur Museum and Gibraltar manse, Chevannes was directly...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1928
  • Subdivision & Development:NONE AVAILABLE
  • Listing ID #:DENC2111856
  • Updated:November 13, 2026 at 03:01 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Dining Description:Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Primary Bath(s), Primary Bathroom
  • Kitchen Description:Built-In Microwave, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Cooktop, Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Cedar Closet(s), Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial, Walkout Stairs
  • Living area:10,095 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating:Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiator, Steam

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Tile
  • Year built:1928
  • Building area:10,095 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:7.05 Acres
  • Lot Features:Front Yard, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s)
  • Architectural Style:French
  • Construction Materials:Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features:Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio(s), Terrace, Water Fountains
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:2 Stories

Utilities

  • Water:Well
  • Sewer:On Site Septic

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$6,700,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$663.69
  • Tax amount:$25,854 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:200+ Amp Service, Attic, Built-Ins, Cable TV Available, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Exterior Cameras, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Security Gate, Security System, Water Treat System
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Parking description:Circular Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:6

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