$455,000

If you'd enjoy the benefits of CONDO living, but the privacy of a DETACHED house, THIS IS YOUR NEW HOME! This well maintained coastal cottage offers everything you’re looking for! One-level living complete with picket fence on a maintenance-free, cul-de-sac lot which backs up to a walking trail in the idyllic sidewalk/pool community of Paynter's Mill located just minutes from various beaches and downtown Lewes or Milton (where their zip codes meet)! A smoke-free, pet-free house with NEW roof and NEW HVAC. Entertain your summer guests easily with the fabulous space this home offers - both inside and out! There's a covered front porch with ceiling fan which faces the sunsets and a screened-in back porch with patio which faces the sunrises! Inside, you'll find a large vaulted great room concept with wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring and built-in gas fireplace (which is flush-mount, not room-dividing) in the spacious great room (large enough to use for both dining and living spaces, if desired). The kitchen offers travertine tile flooring, a center island, cherry cabinetry, recessed lighting, coordinating appliances, built-in banquette area for your table, generous amounts of counter space and cabinetry! Plus.... sliding glass doors to the screened-in porch! That same hardwood flooring transitions seamlessly into the primary suite where there's another vaulted ceiling with fan/light, 2 walk-in closets and a glass-door step-in shower plus separate tub. Guests will feel comfortable visiting in that you'll have 2 additional bedrooms, another full bath, generous storage space and ample parking in the driveway! There's also a laundry/mudroom entrance from garage which is PERFECT for sandy beach life! (Complete list of HOA/homeowner responsibilities available upon request. Note: exterior insurance is included w/HOA fees; homeowner only needs HO-6 condo policy for interior/contents.) Located conveniently on the cusp of Lewes and Milton, look at all you'll have nearby! RESTAURANTS (Nook, Sydney’s, Titanic Pizza)-in neighborhood, ROOKERY PUBLIC GOLF COURSE – 5 miles, FREEDOM BOAT CLUB – 6 miles (Lewes location) , LEWES - 6 miles, MILTON - 6 miles, REHOBOTH BEACH BOARDWALK – 9.5 miles, CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK - 10 miles. Your HOA/condo dues include all the fabulous neighborhood amenities including the walking trail, multiple ponds, large open recreational spaces, clubhouse with 2 fitness rooms/showers, adult pool, baby pool, playground, tennis/pickleball/basketball, horseshoe/cornhole/bocce areas and many OPTIONAL social activities! (No club membership required!) So come and enjoy your new beach house! HOA chart of responsibilities/inclusions available from listing agent Total combined HOA fees calculate to $448 monthly. This breaks down as: Master association fee of $395/qtr. plus the Condo/sub-assocation fee of $950/qtr. for combined total of $1345/quarter .... fees include most exterior maintenance plus exterior insurance; so no homeowners insurance policy is needed; only HO-6 condo policy for interior/contents.