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Magnificent Mansion - 10.9 Acres - Water Views

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Oh my goodness, this home is just spectacular! Nestled into a mostly wooded 10.9 acres, this home is designed and positioned to take the best advantage of the wonderful tidal water views. The large, energy efficient windows allow the views in, and keep the UV Sunrays and weather out. Sit on your raised screened porch with Travertine Tile flooring and enjoy many meals or relax after work, while admiring: the water and the wildlife, including eagles, ducks, geese and deer. Both, my team and the sellers vote, hands down, that this is their favorite location in the home – and there are plenty of amazing locations from which to have chosen. Aside from the spectacular scenery from within, there are walking, hiking and cross-country ski trails traversing the wooded areas and accessing the waters edge. Along the way there are hidden seats, and swings for resting and appreciating the peace and quiet and the beauty of nature. Even though you can ONLY see water from 3 sides of the home when tide is high, the natural view of the trees, give you lovely view from the front of the home as well. Inside the home is an environmentally friendly “green” home, with Geothermal Heat, Superb Insulation, unbelievably low energy bills, specialty windows, and an abundance of natural materials. The kitchen features, top of the line Stainless Steel Appliances, Tile flooring, painted Maple cabinets, Tile Back Splash, and ample Granite counter tops. Recessed and under counter lighting show off the many great features like: Pot Drawers, Specialty Spice Racks, Gourmet Stove top, with SS Vent that includes heat lamps. Separate Rooms can be entered thru pocket doors: the large pantry and desk area, and the 1st Floor Laundry Room. From the kitchen you can enter the morning room or mosey out to the raised deck for dining with a view. Enter the spacious Formal Dining Room with Bay Windows Facing the Water, and Built-in Lighted Corner Cabinets. The Vaulted Great Room is entered by Arched doorways, and has a Balcony Overlook from above. Surrounded by Granite, the 2-Sided Fireplace, flickers in both the great room and the living room. The Library has built-in book cases and inlaid hardwood floors. The owners’ suite features a vaulted ceiling, Water view, Exquisite Luxury Bath, including: a Jetted Tub surrounded by intricate Tile work, as Steam Shower/Sauna, an ample Granite topped Double vanity, a private wash closet, a Massive cedar lined dressing area, with Skylights, and leaded stained glass accent window. The Finished Walkout basement is just fantastic. The Wood Burning Stove keeps it cozy ( Supplemental heat). It has a massive multi-media, Recreation, Theatre Room, with wet bar, or use this area as the in-law living facilities with the wet - bar as a second kitchen. The view from this area is superb, with windows all along the back wall, offering ample natural light. There is a separate sitting room, Bedroom, and Full Luxury bath with lots of tumbled tile and Radiant Floor heating. The basement also features a well lit work shop, entry to the back yard/Patio, entry to the interior of the home, and entry into the oversized insulated 3 car garage. If you need even more space there is a great Barn/Storage garage just off of the driveway, snuggled in the trees. Perfect for The car collector. Come see this home, or ask us to email or mail you the brochure for all of the details. In order to view all of the photos for this fine home, please Scroll up, Click on “Slide Show”. Our Website has been recently updated to easily scroll you thru ALL of the photos, and some of these homes have over 200, so you can admire every detail. Enjoy! And then Call us to help you see this home in person! 302-378-6410. In order to truly appreciate this home you must see it. So, If you would like to Schedule an appointment to see this home or care to know more about this property and speak with a team member personally, please do not hesitate to Contact us at 302-378-6410

Address:: 995 Vance Neck Rd; , DE 19709 US
Intersection of BayView & Rt 13
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Features:: Features: Throughout the home: Approximate Age – 10 years – Built in 1997 Approximate Sq Ft. – 3650 1st and 2nd floor per assessor + about 1200 finished in Daylight basement Builder – Martelli – voted builder of the year in 1996 (home built in 1997) Model – Custom Design Façade – Stucco on all sides Special Façade Details - Dramatic Front Archway – and covered entry, Banding w/ Keystone around windows and doors. Roof – Hipped Roof, Architectural Shingles Construction – 2X6 Foundation – Superior Wall System Heater: Supply and Fuel- Geo thermal with Humidifier eater Make and Model.- Water Furnace – E-series Central Air – Yes – also Geothermal # Zone Heat and Air – Two geothermal zones – Zone 1 – Main Floor and Rec area of the basement – with special Electronic Filter and Humidifier Zone 2 – Upper Level of home Radiant Heat – in In-law Bathroom Individual Electric Heat units in In-law: Bedroom, sitting room and bath. Electric - 300 Amp Circuit Breaker. (2 -150 boxes) Hotwater Tank – 80 Gallon, American Pro- line – Also Geothermal in Winter Supply Plumbing – Copper and PVC Outflow Plumbing- PVC Brand of Windows – Lincoln Ceiling Height 1st floor – Ceiling Height 2nd Floor- Special Windows – Extra Tall casement transom windows, Interior Doors – 6 Panel Doors – w/ Lever Handles Radon Mitigation System in place- No French Drain – Yes Sump Pump - Yes Molding – Wide Baseboard Molding, circle and square molding throughout. Security System – Yes- B Safe with motion sensors. Special Features – Amazing Setting, “Green” – Environmentally Friendly Home, Extremely low energy Bills The Foyer: Size – 18’3” X 9’10” Exterior Approach – Far off Road, Curving walkway from winding driveway. Old growth trees, Arched 2 story front Portico. Exterior Door – Covered Entry, with Side Lights, Transom Above and Palladian Window at second story. Stories – 2 Stairway Style – Hidden, Turned Banister Design - Contemporary Lights – Upgraded Chandelier, Recessed Lights, and Verdi Gris Sconces Flooring – Maple Hardwood with half circle granite inset. Molding – Circle and square Walls – Off White Closets – 2 Coat Closets Rooms Connected – Family Room, Stairs to basement and up to 2nd Floor, Powder Room Special Features - 2 Closets, pet entry to basement, above: half circle balcony. Lit alcove with glass shelves, double sidelights, transom and palladium windows. The Family/Great Room: Size – 29 X 23’6” Special Ceiling - Vaulted Fireplace Type - Propane Fireplace Surround –Granite – “Paradisio” - gray and burgundy Special Windows or Doors – Extra tall casement, tall circle, Archways. Ceiling fan – Yes, custom Lights – Directional, recessed, and eyeball lighting. Flooring – Maple Hardwood, 4’ Plank Molding – Circle and Square, wide baseboard Walls –Off-White Relationship to Kitchen – Just off Rooms Connected – Living room, Foyer, Kitchen, Library, Special Features – Custom Curtains, Fabulous water view, multi-angled ceiling, elegant fireplace. Morning Room: Size – 13’ X 7’7” Level – 1st floor Special Ceiling – Vaulted # of Windows- 5 windows, view of deck, water and woods. Special Windows or Doors – bay windows, casement, bamboo curtains. Ceiling fan –designer, upgraded ceiling fan Lights - directional Closet number- 2 - double coat closets Closet type – Reach in Closet Size –3’10” X 2’ Closet Door Style & number – Standard 6 panel Door Flooring – Ceramic Tile Molding – extra wide baseboard Walls – Painted - pea-soup Special Features – stupendous view of water, trees, deck. Just off of garage, dining room, and kitchen. The Kitchen: Size – 21’3” X 13’3” Style –Gourmet Eat-in Special Ceiling – Multi-Height Cabinet Material – Painted Grooved Maple Amount of Cabinets – Upper-11 Lower-15 Drawers-9 42” Cabinets – yes Knobs- silver and gold Crown Molding - yes Pot Drawers – yes Specialty Cabinets – Open Shelving for Décor, 2 Convenient spice racks on either side of stove. Pantry Thru Pocket Door – Has Desk , 10 cabinets and 4 drawers. Counter Material & Color – granite “ Paradisio” Gray and Burgundy. Amount of Counter Space – 35.5 Linear Feet and 82.7 Square Feet (including Island and Breakfast Bar) Back Splash Material & Color – tile, granite, and metal inlay. Black white, slate, burgundy Appliance Color – Stainless and White Refrigerator type - Stainless Whirlpool gold, double door, water and ice maker. Gas Commercial grade cook top: stainless, heat lamps under hood, direct vent Double convection ovens - Gas Baking Fuel – Gas Cooking Fuel – Gas Microwave – yes Brand - Panasonic Color - White Dishwasher – Yes Brand-GE Color- Stainless Garbage Disposal – no Pantry size – 8’ X 5’10” Island – yes Multi Tier- yes Size – 4’9” X 4’ 2” Breakfast Bar – Yes 4’3” X 3’ 10 Sink – Under counter mount, double, extra deep, Sink Color -white Faucet - upgraded stainless steel Style (single or dual control) Single control Special Features – Separate Water Thru Reverse Osmosis filter Hose – pull out spray to stream. Soap Dispenser in sink- yes Special Windows or Doors – Archway w/ pillars to dining room w/ view of water Casement window over sink Arched Doorways to Family Room and Morning Room Pocket Doors to Pantry/Desk Area and Laundry area Lights – Dimmable - recessed and under cabinet Flooring – ceramic tile – slate and light gray. Molding – wide baseboard, circle and square. Walls – Painted burgundy Relationship to Family Room – just off Rooms Connected – family room, dining room, laundry, morning room, garage Special Features- Commercial grade cook top, Abundant granite, wonderful views of wooded front yard, built in granite table & breakfast bar, view of water, big roomy pantry with pocket door as well as phone and cable hook-up. Dining Room: Size – 15 X 13’3” Special Ceiling – dropped edges Special Windows or Doors – Walk in bay w/ casement windows And Transomes above. Lights -recessed Flooring – Maple hardwood Molding – wide baseboard, circle and square Walls – burgundy Relationship to Kitchen – just off thru pillared archway Rooms Connected – Kitchen, family room Special Features – pillared entry, arched doorways, built in currio cabinets with lighting, outstanding water view. Living Room aka Safari Room: Size – 18’9 X 13’4” Fireplace Type – Gas Fireplace Surround – Granite “Paradisio” Special Windows or Doors – transom, casement Ceiling fan – Yes, upgraded Lights – custom recessed, on fan. Flooring – Maple Hardwood Molding – Circle and Square, wide baseboard. Walls – light ochre Rooms Connected –family room, Library – Awesome Screened Porch Special Features- Wood mantle over fireplace, entry to screened porch Office/ Library – Size – 13’2” X 11’8” Level – 1st Special Windows or Doors – 4 Transom over casement on 2 sides, arched entrance (no door) Lights - recessed Flooring – Maple hardwood inlaid with darker wood detail Molding – wide baseboard, circle and square Walls – Subtle light ochre striping Private - semi Rooms Connected – living room, family room Special Features- Ample built in shelves and cabinets Recreation/Home Theater – Size – 22’9 X 20’4” Level – Daylight - Lower # of Windows - Lots Ceiling fan – Yes w/ Neon Light Lights – Recessed, Directional and Pendant. Flooring – Wide Format Ceramic tile Molding – Wide Baseboard Walls – Painted – soft green Special Features – Wood Burning Stove, Lots of natural Light, Home Theater System and Seating included with full price offer, Dining or Card playing area in walk-in bay area, Exposed Beams, Solid Maple Stair case to main level. Billiard and Wet Bar or Second kitchen Area - Size – 21’3 X 14’7” Level – Daylight Lower # of Windows Ample Special Windows or Doors – Door to back Patio, Door to Workshop Lights – Recessed, and Pendant Flooring – Wide Format Textured Tile Molding – Wide Baseboard Walls – Painted Special Features – Pool table, Pool Equipment, Popcorn Popper is Negotiable Wet bar Kitchen Area – Counter with Breakfast Bar Ceramic Tile Counter and Back Splash White Cabinets – About 9 w/ 1 Drawer Double Stainless Steel Sink w/ Garbage Disposal Under Counter Lighting Contemporary Pendant Lights over counter and pool Table Total # Bedrooms - 4 Master Bedroom and Bath: Size - 21’5” X 13’1” Level – 2nd Special Ceiling – Vaulted, Double Skylights with built in blinds Special Windows or Doors –Hunter Douglas Illusion Blinds, Walk-in Bay window w/ custom stained glass semi circle. Ceiling fan – Yes, upgraded Lights – directional and recessed Flooring – Maple Hardwood Molding – Wide Baseboard Walls – light mauve Special Features- Cable and phone hook up, fabulous view of water. Master Dressing Area – 14’8” X 13’11 Hipped Ceiling, Skylight + Window and lots of Built-in Shelving Dressing area Floor – Hard Wood Dressing area: Walls- half cedar, chair rail, half painted white Special Features- shoe racks, extra racks, Closet type – Walk-in – 10 X 5’11 Closet Floor – Decorator Rug Laid as if wall to wall carpet Special Windows- Leaded Glass Lights- Fluorescent and Directional Molding- wide baseboard Bath - Owner Bath Size- 19’2” X 13’ Special Ceiling – Vaulted Flooring – ceramic tile: slate and light gray. Fixture Color – all white Fixtures – White jetted tub, white double sinks, white toilet, and white shower, Shower: Steam/Sauna, tile ceiling and top surround Garden Tub – yes w/ jets and huge tile covered surround Under windows Tub Surround- ceramic tile Shower Surround – Ceramic tile around top and ceiling, Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - Yes, silver and gold Upgraded lighting – Yes, recessed and sconce Upgraded Faucet(s) – YesPrivate W/C- yes # of Sinks – 2 Vanity Material –Grooved Maple – Painted White Vanity Style - 2 drawers, 5 Doors – Large Counter Material and color – Granite- Paradisio Counter Top Length – 9’7” X 2’ wide Linen Closet Size – 3’6” X 1’5” Special Features –Tile surround for tub and big surround underneath windows, lots of counter space, dual medicine cabinets, custom mirror with overlays, large linen closet, mini linen closet with laundry shoot, view of water and woods. Bedrooms: Bed 2 – on East Side of home. Size – 15’4 X 13 Level – 2nd Special Ceiling - Vaulted # of Windows- 2 Special Windows or Doors – Transom over Windows, skylight Ceiling fan – yes, custom Lights –recessed, eyeball Closet number- 2 closets with automatic light, 1 of which is a walk-in Closet type – 1) walk- in, 1 reach-in Closet Size – 11’7” X 3’4”, and 3’5” X 2’ Flooring – Light Beige/Mauve Carpet with great padding Molding – wide base board Walls – off-white Special Features – Skylight, fan, view of woods and water Bed 3 – Next to Owner Suite Size – 13’3” X 13’3” Level - 2 # of Windows – 2 with Transoms above Special Windows or Doors – transom and Casement Ceiling fan – no, but rough in exists Lights - recessed Closet number- 2, Lights turn on automatically when opened Closet type – 2 – Reach-in Closet Size – 6’5” X 2’ Closet Door Style & number – 2 doors on each closet Flooring – Beige/Mauve well padded carpet Molding – wide baseboard Walls – mauve and beige professionally stripped paint. Special Features – double closets with extra shelving, automatic lights In-law Suite Sleeping Area: Size – 20’S” X 11’2” Level - Lower Ceiling fan -yes Lights –Fluorescent and recessed Closet number- 1 Closet type – Under stairs with hanger rod Flooring – Ceramic tile, Native American Motif Molding – Wide baseboard Walls – white Special Features - Fan over door to help circulate warm air from furnace. Connected to Sitting Room and bathroom. Sitting Room/Office: Size- L shaped – 23’ X 7’7” and 21’ X 5’11” Extra heating unit, Ceramic Tile Floor, recessed lights, Phone and Cat5 Hook up. Concerns –Hole needs patching, could use a coat of paint. Bath – in-Law Lower Level Syle - Full Size – 13-5” X 6’7” Level - LowerTmbled Marble Fixtures – Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Sink and Toilet Garden Tub – yes, with shower head (above tub) Jetted Tub – yes, whirlpool Tub Surround- Tumbled Marble Shower Surround- Ornate Tumbled Marble Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - yes Upgraded lighting – Yes, Stained glass mosaic hanging lamp, recessed lights Upgraded Faucet– yes, Moen Private W/C - no # of Sinks –1 Vanity Material – Grooved Maple painted white Vanity Style – 2 Large Doors, Open alcoves Counter Material and color – intricate Tumbled Tile work, browns. Counter Top Length – 5’4” Special Features – Radiant Floor Heat + individual Electric heater (mounted in wall), intricate tile throughout bathroom, Total # Baths – 3 ½ including Owners and In-law Bath –Hall- just off foyer Style - Half Size – 4’9” X 4’5” Level – 1st Flooring – Maple hardwood Fixture Color –White Fixtures –Toilet, sink- under counter sink, Granite counter Top Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - Yes Upgraded Faucet – Moen Upgraded lighting – yes, recessed. # of Sinks – 1 Vanity Material – white painted grooved Maple Vanity Style - 4 drawers, 5 Doors – Large Counter Material and color – Granite: Paradisio - gray and burgundy Counter Top Length – 4’9” Bath -Upstairs, main hall Syle - Full Water Closet Size – 5-3” X 2’11” Level – 2nd Bath Size – 13’3” X 8’[2” Flooring – Tile Fixture Color –White Sinks, white Tub, white toilet Fixtures – 1 piece tub and shower combo, 2 sinks, 1 toilet Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - Yes Upgraded lighting – Yes, recessed Upgraded Faucet(s) - Moen Private W/C- Yes, The private WC is actually located outside of the bathroom. # of Sinks – 2 Vanity Material – Grooved Maple, painted white Vanity Style - 4 drawers, 5 Doors – Large Counter Material and color –Granite, “Paradisio” Counter Top Length – 6’ at sinks and additional vanity Triangle total Length – 5’5” Linen Closet Size – 2’7” Special Features – View of Wooded Front Yard Upper Hallway: Size - Ample Loft - Yes Lights – Recessed and Sconce Flooring – Maple Hardwood Molding – Wide Baseboard Walls – Painted Off White Closet - Linen Rooms Connected – 3 bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1 Wash Closet Special Features – Curved overlook to both foyer and Family Room Laundry: Size - Ample Level - 1st floor Special Windows or Doors – Pocket door from kitchen, window to front yard. Lights - Fluorescent Flooring – Ceramic Tile Molding – Extra Wide Baseboard, Walls – White Dryer Fuel – Propane Color and Age of Fixtures – Amana Washer, Kenmore Dryer, both white and about 10 years old. Utility Sink –Yes, with cabinets and countertop. Special Features – Laundry Shoot, Wall cabinets, built in ironing board, clothes drying line, shelves. Attic: Access Style - pull down stairs Location of entry – 2nd Story Hall way Basement: Daylight – Above grade. Outside entrance – Yes, walk out to concrete patio; 2nd walk out to stairs that lead up to garage. Type of Outside Entrance – Glass swinging door Ceiling Height- 9’9” Lighting- Recessed, Pendant, Sconce, Shop Lighting Finished – yes Professionally – Studded, wired and plumbed by builder. Finished by owner. Bath – 1 # Of Rooms – Total: 5 Shelving-Yes, in workroom. benches, wood shelving in basement at end of stairs from garage. Special Features- In home theatre System with surround sound, mounted projector/ projection screen, pool table, saw with mini vacuum, Mini kitchen or wet bar with double Stainless sink, garbage disposal, custom tile counter-top and back splash, Pendant lights over bar and pool table. Large Shop, Whole House vacuum Outlet, wide based boards, wide format textured tile floor. Telephone, Custom blinds: push and pull. View of water, Popcorn maker, pool racks, hard wood staircase, exposed beam. Directional lights, custom ceiling fans, wood burning stove: heats home. Garage: Size – 35’10” X 23’5” # of Car Spaces- 3 Attached – yes Heated/insulated – Insulated # of Garage Doors and opening size- 3 – 9’2 X 7’ Door Openers - # 3 Man Door- yes Extra Space - Yes Shelving – Yes and Work Bench Water or Sink – No Special Features- Small dog or cat door to outside, Lots of Shop lights, Direct Entry to basement workshop, Lots of windows for natural Light Great Raised Platform for leaving shoes outside of home, 2 additional Coat or broom closets. Other Out Buildings: Detached Garage or Barn Size – 32’5” X 24’4” # of Car Spaces – about 3 Heated/insulated – No Size of Garage Doors – 2 oversized Garage/equipment Doors Door Openers - no Man Door - Yes Extra Space - Yes Shelving - Some Water Electric - No Screened Back Porch Level - Main Size – 11’9” X 8’ Material – Travertine tile Floor, Marble Counter top/Breakfast Bar (13’3”), Stucco Walls View – Awesome Water And Woods Facing Compass Direction – South Special Features – Amazing View, Ceiling Fan, Recessed Light, wired for phone and Cable Back Patio - Level - Lower Size – 31’2” X 13’8” Material – Concrete – so you can add any finish that would make you smile View – Water and Woods Facing Compass Direction – South Special Features – Wired for Hot Tub Back Deck West - Level – Main Multi-level Size – 15’ X 13’9” and 10’5 X 4’7” Material – Wood View – Water and Woods Facing Compass Direction – SW Special Features – Amazing View, Leads to Patio Back Deck East - Level - Main Multi-level Size – 18’7” X 15’3” And 7’6” X 4’9” Material – Wood View – Water and Woods Facing Compass Direction – SE Special Features – Views, Leads to Patio Lot, Yard and Exterior: Size – 10.9 mostly wooded Acres Exterior lighting - Res Street Style – Low Traffic Through Street but you can’t see it from the house Private – Very View – Magnificent Views of Water and woods Activities from your own property: Nature Watching including Bald Eagles Bird Feeding Fishing May be able to get Dock permit from DNREC (neighbor has one and a duck blind) Hunting Hiking in the woods Cross Country Skiing in wooded trails Horse back riding Photographing Nature Location: Just Minutes from Rt. 13, Rt. 1 and I-95 and easy access to all of Delaware, Philly, Baltimore or DC. Professionally Marketed by Deb Sullivan's Team, RE/Max 1st Choice, Middletown, DE Direct: 302-378-6410, Buyer's Agents: Jacklyn Brickman Celll: 302-893-0815 Terra King - Cell: 302-650-6678 Office: 302-378-8700 (rarely there) Note: The information in this brochure is deemed accurate, however is not guaranteed.

Fact Sheet:: Listing Type: Sale
Property Type: Contemporary
Architecture Type: Contemp
Price: $950,000
Sold Date: 9/30/2008
Sold Amount: $775,000
Interior Size: 3205 + Full Finished Basement sq. ft.
Stories: 2
Lot Size: 10.9 acre(s)
Bedrooms: 4 room(s)
Bathrooms: 3.1 room(s)
Garage Size (# of cars): 3 + Barn
Property Tax: $2,821

Amenities:: Bonus Room, Living Room, Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Balcony, Security System, Garage Door Opener, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closets, Panoramic View, Detached Garage, Basement, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen

School Information:: Desirable Appoquinimink School District.

Last Updated: 11/2/2008

Listed by Deb Sullivan of RE/MAX 1st Choice

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100 South Broad St.
Middletown, DE 19709
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