Historic Waterfront ID Short House Offered for Sale on Silver Lake in downtown Milford!
We are proud to present 208 Lakeview Avenue in Milford for first public sale in one hundred
years! Built approximately 150 years ago, this stately home was purchased by local
businessman, banker, and Delaware State Senator, Isaac Dolphus Short in 1924. With the help
of a Philadelphia architect, Mr. Short extensively renovated the home to its present Georgian
Revival style, featuring a large front porch with elegant columns, high ceilings, lake-facing
balcony, and intricate trim crafted from local native cypress. The home was purchased by the
current owners from the estate of Mr. Shorts widow, Elizabeth Taylor Short, and has been
carefully and extensively updated, with modern furnace, central air conditioning throughout, and
four updated bathrooms.
The wide front porch leads to a double foyer and central main hall, featuring leaded glass in
doors and transoms, as well as an open staircase to the three living levels. Sliding glass doors
lead to a large living room with fireplace. Two sets of glass French doors lead from the living
room to the bright south-facing sunroom, featuring Willam Morris - styled frieze and unique
soapstone floor. Directly through the center hall is a glorious formal dining room, with vibrant red
walls, coffered ceiling, and elegant crystal chandelier. Beyond the dining room is a large butlers
pantry with built-in cabinet; and extensively renovated kitchen, featuring eat-in bay window, gas
log fireplace, and custom cherry and painted cabinetry that blends with original mill work. A back
staircase leads to the rear of the second floor. The downstairs also features a comfortable
lakefront den with adjacent newly renovated full bath.
There are six bedrooms on the second and third floors. The large master bedroom features high ceilings, lake
view, windows on three sides, balcony, and adjoining dressing room and bath. Two additional
bedrooms, two additional full baths, and laundry room complete the second floor. The third floor
features two additional large bedrooms (one with lake view) plus a trunk room and two attics.
The property faces Silver Lake, and lake frontage conveys with the property, allowing direct
access for boating and fishing. There are beautiful established gardens surrounding the home,
and the rear of the home features a large patio and large circular drive. A large detached garage
has potential for many possible uses. This one-of-a-kind home is move-in ready and awaits a
discriminating buyer who appreciates historic craftsmanship not found in modern homes. A MUST SEE!