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Fabulous 1/2 Acre Backing to woods, Wonderful Amenities.

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Open Sun 12 –3! Dir: Rt 1 to Middletown exit #136 (Rt 299) Head East to Rt 13 South. To Old State Road Left, to 1st Right (Bishops Walk) to 1st Left E. Abbey to #17. Fabulous is the adjective that describes this home, both inside and out. Situated on a ½ acre of blooming landscaping and backing to woods, the land is just wonderful. Add the 2 tiered massive deck with hot tub and you have an oasis of privacy and beauty to call your very own. The Stone detail on the façade, and the classic coach lights invite you in to a soaring foyer, that begs for an Bride or princess to descend the lovely wooden staircase. Oversized rooms abound, with the formal living and dining rooms setting the stage in elegance of style and molding. Enter into the dramatic family room, with a wonderful and bright wall of windows, double skylights, lots of crown molding, and beautiful Berber Carpet. Wide open to the dreamy kitchen, this great room, allows the chef to partake in the evening events, and is superb for entertaining. The kitchen….WOW! For the true chef this is heaven. Lots of Cherry Cabinets grace the area, with pull out shelves for easy access to all or your culinary equipment, Granite counter tops gleam beneath a Tumbled marble back splash. And with a Stainless Steel Bosch dishwasher and a convection oven you have all the beauty and ability to inspire you be a Top Chef. The main floor private office could make a great corner for finishing work, or a private playroom for little ones, or a music room or library…. Upstairs there are 4 spacious bedrooms, with ample closet space. And the owner’s suite is amazing. It has a huge sleeping area with a volume ceiling, as well as a large sitting area, double walk-in closets, and a massive luxury owners’ bath. This is definitely the style and pampering that you have earned! Back to the main floor, you have a really big laundry room, giving you plenty of space to spread out, and natural light from the outside entrance, so you don’t feel as if you are relegated to the dungeon on laundry day. The basement is already framed out for several separate rooms, and the recessed lights are already in. There is a large area that could be a rec room, a full bath is framed and roughed in, there’s a large storage area, and a super workshop for the handyperson. All of this plus an outside entrance, so the basement will be a breeze to complete. 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, Call 302-378-6410. Or 302-650-6678. We appreciate the time that you have spent accessing the newest in real estate technology. If you have any questions, we’re never too far away. Thanks so much for visiting.

Address:: 17 E. Abbey Dr.; , DE 19734 US
Intersection of Monastary & Old State Road
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Features:: Features: Address: 17 E. Abbey Dr. Townsend, DE 19734 Throughout the home: Approximate Age – 5 yrs. Approximate Sq Ft. – 3578. Builder – Double S. Model – Gladwyn. Façade – Vinyl with Stone inset. Special Façade Details – Palladian main Hall window, with Soldiering of Stone . surround. Upgraded, Grand Coach Lights. Roof – Hipped Roof, Multi-tiered, 30 year Architectural Shingles. Construction – 2X4. Foundation – Poured concrete. Joists – Real Wood Sub Floor - OSB Heater: Supply and Fuel – Natural Gas, Forced Air. Heater Make and Model – American Standard Freedom 90 w/ Humidifier. Central Air - Yes # Zone Heat and Air - 1. Electric – 300 - Amp Circuit Breaker. High Speed Internet Available – Yes FIOS. Hotwater Tank – Natural Gas, 86 gallon. Supply Plumbing - PVC Outflow Plumbing - PVC. Ceiling Height 1st floor – 9 Foot. Ceiling Height 2nd Floor - 8 foot. Special Windows – Lots of windows throughout house, 4 Palladian, windows, Sky lights. Interior Doors – 4 Panel, w/ Lever handles. Molding – Extra Wide Window Sills. Radon Mitigation System in place – No. French Drain – Yes. Sump Pump - Yes. Special Features – Tastefully Decorated, Immaculately clean, well maintained. The Foyer: Size – 25’ X 9’10” Exterior Approach – Manicured Lawn, Landscaped Gardens Exterior Door – Double Sidelights, and Transom above. Stories – 2. Stairway Style – Turned, Butterfly Staircase. Oak Stairs with Painted Risers. Stair Runner held in place by brass holdbacks. Banister Design – Turned Spindles, Oak banister, with grand curled end on extra large 1st step. Lights – Lovely Upgraded Antiqued Brass Chandelier with 8 “candles” with lamp shades and drops of Crystal. Flooring – Hard Wood. Molding – Circle and Square, Fluted Verticals, surrounding entries leading to and from the foyer. Decorative Chair Rail Up stairway, And Picture frame molding. Walls – Painted Warm Tan. Closet – Yes 3’11” X 2’. Rooms Connected – Exterior, Dining Room, Stairs going Up, Living Room, Hall To: Family Room, Office and Powder Room. Special Features – Big, Bright and open, with large entries to the Living (7’2”)and Dining Room (4’4”), The Family/Great Room: Size – 20’8” X 16’8” Special Ceiling – Partially Vaulted with Skylights and two large Palladian Windows. Fireplace Type – Gas. Fireplace Surround – Marble and Detailed Wood. Special Windows or Doors - Lots and Lots of windows, very inviting. Ceiling fan – Yes – Brass and wood with an “up” light. Lights – On Ceiling Fan. Flooring – Beautiful Off-White Patterned Berber. Walls – Soft Cappuccino toned paint with elegant accent wall of tasteful wallpaper. Relationship to Kitchen – Wide open with ½ Wall. Rooms Connected – Kitchen, Office, Hall to Foyer, Back Entry to Staircase up, Dry Bar. Special Features – Lots of Natural light, Great flow for entertaining, Built in Surround Sound Speakers, Wonderful View of Woods behind home, and fabulous backyard. The Kitchen: Size – 28’6 X 15’ 9” (Work Area is 15’9” X 15’ Eating area is 13’6 X 10’3”) Style – Gourmet Eat-in. Cabinet Material – Cherry Amount of Cabinets – Upper- 11 + 2 at dry bar Lower – 13 + Lazy Susan + 2 at Dry Bar. Drawers – 12 + 2 At Dry Bar 42” Cabinets – Yes Knobs – Yes – Brushed Silver, w/ Colonial Pulls. Pull out Shelves – Yes Counter Material – Granite Amount of Counter Space – Linear Feet 29’6” Main kitchen + 4’ 1” Dry Bar = 33’7” total. Square Feet 59’ Main Kitchen + 8’2” Dry Bar = 67 Square feet. Back Splash Material & Color – Tumbled Marble, with corded detail, soft tones of sand. Appliance Color – Stainless Steel Refrigerator - Freezer Drawer on bottom - Double refrigerator door above. Icemaker – Yes. Brand and color – Stainless Steel Kenmore Elite. Stove –Stainless Steel Self Cleaning – Yes Convection – Yes Brand – Heavy Duty - Kitchen Aid Baking Fuel – Gas Cooking Fuel – Gas Microwave – Yes Built-in - Yes Brand – Kenmore Elite Color – Stainless Steel Dishwasher – Yes Brand – Bosch (Silent) Color – Stainless Steel Inside and Out. Garbage Disposal – Yes Pantry size – Yes Island – No Peninsula Breakfast Bar – Yes – 6’ on Peninsula Sink – Style – Vegetable (one large one smaller bowl) Standard Depth or Extra Deep – Extra deep – 10” Mount –Under Mount. Sink Material – Stainless Steel Faucet Brand – Upgraded Weathered Bronze. Style – Single control Special Features – Separate Hose Special Windows or Doors - Massive window overlooking deck and back yard. Lots of light and conversation can pass thru these windows. Wide Sliding Door to back deck. Ceiling fan – Yes – Brass with medium toned wood blades and frosted globe light. Lights – On Ceiling Fan, Plus 5 Recessed, Plus Brass Chandelier in eating area. Flooring – Tile look Vinyl Relationship to Family Room – Wide Open Rooms Connected – Family Room, Back Stairs, Deck, Laundry Room (and Garage past the Laundry Room) Special Features – Beautiful, Upgraded, Bright, Well Planned, Convenient, Open Floor Plan Dining Room: Size – 15’5” X 11’11” Special Windows or Doors – Walk-in bay Window. Lights – Elaborate, Brass Chandelier with 12 Candles. Flooring – Neutral Plush Carpet Molding – Fluted, and Circle and Square Surrounding Entries, Wide Crown Molding, Chair Rail. Walls – Warm Golden Yellow Paint above Chair Rail, Subtle Striped hues of golden yellow Wall paper below Chair Rail. Relationship to Kitchen – Directly Off. Rooms Connected – Foyer and Kitchen. Special Features – Large Size, Ample Windows, Fabulous Molding. Living Room: Size – 15’9” X 11’11” Flooring – Plush Neutral Carpet. Molding – Fluted With Circle and Square Corners at Entries, Wide Crown Molding, Chair Rail. Walls – Painted Golden Yellow. Rooms Connected – Foyer, Hall to: Family Room, Powder Room and Office. Special Features – Spacious and Beautiful. Office – Size – 12’6” X 12’ Level - Main Special Windows or Doors – Double Corner window – Perfect for Plants. Flooring – Plush Neutral Carpet Molding – Built in Triple Book Shelf, Crown Molding, and Chair Rail. Walls – Painted Chocolate Mousse Tone. Private - Yes Rooms Connected – Back Hall Special Features – 15 lite door to hallway, Great Book Shelves, Versatility of room use. Total # Bedrooms – 4 – though the main floor den could certainly make an ample 1st Floor Bedroom, the closet is right outside the door. Master Bedroom and Bath: Size – 20’4” X 15’6” + Dormer 8’ X 6’ + Sitting Room 13’7” X 12’8” Level – Upper Special Ceiling – Volume Ceiling. Entry Doors – Double Special Windows or Doors – Lots of Windows. Palladian Window in Dormer. Ceiling fan – Yes, Brass with dark wood blades, Up and down lights and Remote control. Lights – On Ceiling Fan. Flooring – Plush Neutral Carpet. Walls – Painted Soft Tan. Sitting Room – 13’7 X 12’8’ – Lots of Windows. Closet number – 2. Closet type – Reach-ins. Closet Size – 8’0” X 6’5” & 7’8” X 6’5” Closet Door Style & number – Standard Door. Bath Size – Total: 22’5” X 9’5” (Separate toilet Shower area is 9’5” X 3’11”, Main area is 18’6” X 9’5”. Flooring – New Neutral tile. Fixtures – Garden Tub, Double Sink, Toilet and Shower. Tub Surround – Large format Neutral Tile with Large Shelf Area, and distinctive Listello. Shower Surround – Fiberglass. Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - Yes – Burnished Bronze. Upgraded lighting – Yes – 2 – Triple Tulip Burnished Brass Lights. Private W/C – Almost – Easily could add a door. # of Sinks – 2. Vanity Material – Oak. Vanity Style - Sitting Area, Plus 2 Door and 4 Drawer Storage. Counter Material and color – Off White Cultured Marble. Counter Top Length – 9’. Linen Closet Size – 3’9” X 2’1” Special Features - Lots of windows over the soaking tub, Large Mirror, ample counter space. Bedrooms: Size – 15’5” X 11’11” Level – Upper. # of Windows – 3. Ceiling fan – Brass with wood Blades, Up and Down Lighting. Lights – On Ceiling Fan. Closet number –1. Closet type – Reach In. Closet Size – 8’10” X 2’0”. Closet Door Style & number – Double Swing. Flooring – Neutral Plush Carpet. Walls – Painted Tan. Special Features – Lots of space and plenty of natural light, Great Closet. Size – 12’9” X 10’0” Level - Upper # of Windows – 2 – with view of super back yard and trees beyond. Ceiling fan - No Closet number – 1. Closet type – Reach-in. Closet Size – 5’9” X 2’2”. Closet Door Style & number – Double Swing. Flooring – Plush Neutral Carpet. Walls – Soft Mauve/Taupe. Special Features - Great View! Nice Size. Size – 13’8” X 11’ 11” (Currently used as office). Level – Upper. # of Windows – 2 at corner, - easy to arrange furniture and great for plants. Ceiling fan – No. Closet number – 1. Closet type – Reach-in. Closet Size – 8’5” X 2’ Closet Door Style & number – 2 Swing doors. Flooring – Plush Neutral Carpet. Walls – Painted a Green/Taupe. Special Features – Awesome size Room and Closet. Total # Baths - 2.1 + 1 Rough-in in Basement. Bath Upper Hall – Syle – Full. Size – 11’0” X 7’11”. Level - Upper Flooring – Tile Look Vinyl. Fixture Color – White. Fixtures – Tub/Shower Combo (1 pc), 2 Sinks, Toilet. Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - Yes Brass and Silver. Upgraded lighting – Yes – Frosted Tulips on Brass. Private W/C - no # of Sinks – 2 Vanity Material – Maple Vanity Style – 2 door, 6 Drawers. Counter Material and color – Off White Cultured Marble. Counter Top Length –5’1” Linen Closet Size – 1-8” X 2’6” Bath - Powder Room Syle – Half. Level – Main. Fixture Color – White. Fixtures – Pedestal Sink with Cabinet, and Toilet. Upgraded Towel bars or paper holder - Yes Burnished Bronze. Upgraded lighting – Yes. Vanity Material – White Wood. Vanity Style – Slender – 2 Doors 1 Drawer. Special Features – Hardwood Floors, Tasteful wall paper, window. Bath – Basement Rough in. Style – Full. Level – Lower. Bath Size – 7’ X 5’ Framed. The Upper Hallway: Size – 25’ X 6’10”. Loft – Foyer overlook. Flooring – Neutral Plush Carpet. Walls – Painted Tan. Laundry: Size – 15’4” X 6’1” Level - Main. Special Windows or Doors – Door to Kitchen, Door to Garage, with Screen Door to allow in a breeze, Door to Outside. Lights - Dome Flooring – Tile look Vinyl Walls – Painted Tan. Dryer Fuel – Electric. Color – White Washer and Dryer, Top Load Maytag Washer, Front Load Maytag Dryer. Utility Sink – Yes! Special Features – Very Spacious, Coat Closet Next to Garage (right where you need it!) Closet is 4’6” X 2’. Misc Rooms: Rec Room in Basement – Size – 26’8” X 14’8” Level – Lower. Lights – Recessed Lights in place. Walls – Aluminum Studding in Place. Special Features – Connected to Room Framed Around Bath Rough In. Could become in-law Suite. Work Shop – Level – Lower. Lights – Shop Lights. Walls – Framed, but mostly already “closed as 3 sides are concrete. Special Features – 30 amp dedicated circuit. Lots of light. Outside Exit from basement to easily bring your raw materials in. Workbenches and shelves are negotiable. Attic: Access Style – panel Location of entry – Owner bedroom closet. Basement: Outside entrance – Bilco Door with interior regular door for safety. Ceiling Height – 8 ‘ Finished – Framed. Bath – 1 full rough in. # of Rooms – 3? – Room with Recessed lights, bath, workshop and large storage area. Shelving – yes – Negotiable. Special Features – Added shelving to entry from house w/ directional lite for additional quick Access Storage. Epoxy sealed floor. Garage: Size – 20’0” X 18’10”. # of Car Spaces – 2. Attached – Yes. Heated/insulated – Insulated Walls and Doors. # of Garage Doors and opening size- 2 doors each 8’ wide X 7’ Tall. Door Openers - # 1 – super quiet Excellerator. Key Pad - No Man Door - no Extra Space – Storage. Shelving – Yes. Special Features – Epoxy Coated Floor, Turned garage, 2 windows. Concerns Back Deck - Level - Main Size – Multi-tiered – 26 X 16’ + 15’11” X 12’3” Material – Treated Wood in good condition. View – Beautifully landscaped Yard and woods beyond. Facing Compass Direction – North Special Features – Hot Tub, Beautiful View. Lot, Yard and Exterior: Size – .50 Acres Exterior lighting – Elegant up-graded at all Entries, Plus spot lights. Street Style – Private community Private – Back to Woods, yes. View – Woods and Great Landscaping. Special Features – Rainbird Sprinkler system in the entire yard. The nicest yard in the neighborhood. Song Birds are already trained to come to the yard. Surrounded By – Other elegant homes, close to golfing and shopping. Some of the Plants: Privacy evergreen down Left lot line, Lilac, Rose of Sharon, Iris, Azalea, Hydrangea, Hyacinth, Peach, River, Birch, Dogwood, Maple, White Pine, Feather Bush, Magnolia (both kinds), Honey Suckle and Trumpet Vine, Cleveland Pear, Flora Bunda Roses, Standard Roses, Daffodils, Pierce Japonica, Rhododendron, Crepe Myrtle, Ivy, Impatiens, Rosemary, Aucuba, Daylilies, Japanese Dogwoods, Japanese Snowball, Japanese Maple, Camellia, Heavenly Bamboo, Red Twig Dogwood, Mahonia (leather Leaf), Ruby Spice, Weeping Trees, 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, RE/Max 1st Choice, Middletown, DE Direct: 302-378-6410, Cell: 302-893-0847, 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
Year Built: 2003
Price: $425,000
Sold Date: 1/22/2009
Sold Amount: $395,000
Interior Size: 3500 sq. ft.
Stories: 2
Lot Size: .50 acre(s)
Bedrooms: 4 room(s)
Bathrooms: 2.5 room(s)
Garage Size (# of cars): 2
Property Tax: $2,283

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

School Information:: Desirable Appoquinimink School District

Last Updated: 2/8/2009

Listed by Deb Sullivan of RE/MAX 1st Choice

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