Welcome to Barratt’s Hall, a sprawling tree and wildlife farm that encompasses over 300 acres and touching the Murderkill River. It is located just southeast of Little Heaven right off Route 1. The property has over 140 acres in the Conservational Reserve Program (there may be an opt-out), and the rest is timber and tidal marsh. There are also 3 dwellings on the property that are rented out, one property being ‘Barratt’s Hall, built in the mid eighteenth century and the actual place that ‘the Methodist Church in America was organized’. This home is on the National Register of Historic Places and have some perc’s that come with it. There are several leases in place that come with the property, each of which could possibly be terminated, including house rental (five rental units), CRP land rental, and hunting leases. Some information will be included in the listing. The listing agent can also give you more information with a serious buyer. Over 140 acres was formerly farm land with Sassafras soil types, one of the best soils in Kent County. The tree stand appears to be less than 20 years old and is currently a habitat for wildlife. The upland tree areas have been timbered but there is still a decent tree base there. The property has 5 ponds throughout the farm and the rest of the acreage is tidal marsh. The property currently has 3 separate deeds with one small deed (1.11 acres) possibly being sold with one of the residences on the property. The other two include a duplex which is rented and Barratt’s Hall which is also currently rented. The old deed registers 256 acres for one parcel and 40 acres for the other. Satellite geometry registers 280 acres for the main parcel and 48 acres for the other parcel, which borders the river but is mostly tidal marsh. There is also a separately deeded 1.11 parcel which remains the same dimensions. Wouldn’t it be amazing to own ‘a piece of history’. Please don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
243.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,515
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
8-00-132.00-01-01.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
AC
Agricultural Conservation District
The purpose of the AC Agricultural Conservation District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Foster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional/buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $142,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 3.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Crops Included: No
Land Assessed Value: $25,200
Farm Information
Farm Features: Other Residence
Land Area Units: Acres
Tree
Farm Land Preservation: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 8,315
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $568
School Tax: $3,018
Tax Assessed Value: $170,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,985
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Other
Heating Fuel: Other
Hot Water: Other
Water Source: Other
Location
School Information
School District Name: LAKE FOREST
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Barratt's Hall is located right off Rt. 1 near Little Heaven on Skeeter Neck Road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,515
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 243.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 8-00-132.00-01-01.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-28% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Frederica, DE • 19946
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Estimated sale price
$1.35M – $1.63M
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