When he retired and moved from the house, it fell to disrepair and was eventually earmarked by investors for gutting and a shopping mall. T he house was saved and restored to its current splendor by preservationists Dr. Elio Filippo Bracco and Keith David in 1995. Featured in Country Inns Magazine and selected as one of its top twelve picks in the country for that year, it has become a favorite inn in the mid-atlantic region. T he house has been signed throughout by workmen. Just heard Lincoln shot - Ford's Theatre.
People now visit from all over the country, and abroad.
T he interior of The Mansion Inn has been lovingly restored using all of the original molding, fixtures and woodwork. Fine art and antiques, items from the owner's personal collection of clocks, depression glass and first editions are tastefully placed throughout the house. One clock is an English Grandfather clock from 1768. Numerous floor lamps have been restored and topped with turn of the century handmade silk shades based on original designs. I n the parlor a pair of exquisite English chairs from the 1880's flank the fireplace.