Originally built in the early 1900's as a summer home escape from the city, Waverley Farms evolved into a working dairy farm with Guernsey cows that rivaled those at Winterthur, the duPont estate across the street. Waverley Farm is also one of two ancestral Delaware homes of General Patterson, the Civil War Commander of the battle of Bull Run, and also Jerome Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte's younger brother. The home was owned and lived in by Patterson descendants until very recently. This 8 bedroom home is in need of loving care, but the vestiges of grandeur are still evident in the stunning millwork, carved marble mantles of the oversized fireplaces, spacious rooms, and high ceilings. The foyer is a masterpiece of architectural design with a huge carved mantle for the original gas fireplace and gothic arches leading to the elegant U shaped staircase. Dining room features built-ins that show the exemplary craftsmanship found in the period. Step on the maid's call button on the dining room floor and hear it ring in the maid's quarters. Included in the sale of the home is a large safe, circa 1882, with many compartments made for the General's son, Mr. Frank E. Patterson. Two porches, one screened, are on either side of the home and afford wonderful places to relax or entertain. The grounds are spectacular and encompass about 4 acres of rolling hills and specimen trees including a grand copper beech tree. There is a 4 car garage - 2 car bays and 2 storage bays with barn doors. What was once an in-ground pool could be converted into a lovely koi pond. New roof in 2012. Home can also be purchased fully renovated for a purchase price of $2,300,000.