In Delaware’s quieter countryside, one remarkable Townsend estate illustrates how heritage and modern comfort can coexist with rare ease. A 1905 barn, rebuilt in 2011 with exacting craftsmanship, retains its iconic gabled character while delivering a distinctly contemporary interior—soaring ceilings, a wall of glass, and warmed stone and travertine underfoot. Outside, the setting feels experiential rather than simply scenic, with a pond and floating sun deck, firelit gathering spaces, and fenced pastures alongside a highly adaptable outbuilding.
Historic Barn Luxury Reimagined Forever | Contact for pricing
Amanda Bradford
Amanda Bradford
Set on 4.64 picturesque acres along Taylors Bridge Road in Townsend, this 1905 barn—rebuilt from the ground up in 2011—pairs historic character with the ease of a modern retreat. Classic gabled architecture, stucco, and a stone façade lead to a long paved drive, a detached two-car garage, and an additional barn structure. Inside, soaring ceilings, custom tray details, and a full wall of windows and doors draw in natural light and frame marsh views and water in the distance. Heated travertine floors run through the main level, anchored by a dramatic stone, wood-burning fireplace. The chef’s kitchen is richly appointed with custom cabinetry, black granite, a large island with seating, dual farmhouse sinks, two dishwashers, and a walk-in butler’s pantry. Outdoors, a paver patio with a wood-burning fireplace, illuminated stone walkways, a private pond, and fenced pastures set an unhurried rhythm for daily life.
Price: Contact for pricing
- Size:
- 4,517 sq ft
- Contact:
- Amanda Bradford, Crown Homes Real Estate, 302.753.5025
