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Owl's Nest Country Place, Tudor Revival estate in Greenville, Delaware, US.

The Owl's Nest Country Place stands on 418 acres of land, featuring a main house and three outbuildings designed by architect Harrie T. Lindeberg.

Eugene du Pont Jr. developed this estate in 1915, making it one of the first substantial properties constructed by the Du Pont family in northern Delaware.

The estate incorporates a boxwood garden created by Ellen Shipman in 1928 and landscaping by Franklin Meehan and William Warner Parker.

Located at 201 Owl's Nest Road, the property now functions as the Greenville Country Club, requiring advance arrangements for visits and events.

The National Register of Historic Places added this property in 2010, recognizing its architectural design and connection to the Du Pont family legacy.

Location: New Castle County

Inception: 1915

Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.81530,-75.62420

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30

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