144 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
$1,800,000

MLS#
Desu2036378
Price
$1,800,000
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Standard Status
Active
Waterfront
N

Looking for a Victorian home with high end upgrades and character a mile from the beach? This is the ONE! Living here, you'll be close enough to Lewes Beach to get your toes sandy as often as desired. This 126 year old Darling has modern renovations blended into original details. Central air conditioning! 4 very large bedrooms! Updated windows! Well insulated! Upgraded electric! Modern plumbing! Hardwood floors! Stained glass details! The immaculate entry level bedroom suite is complete with a walk in closet and full bathroom with a heated tiled floor and luxury shower. The laundry is also on the entry level making one floor living a possibility! The kitchen is loaded with imported soft-close cabinetry and upscale appliances with a custom craftsman island that's a piece of art - patterned, inlaid butcher block. Imagine your favorite smiling people gathered around, imbibing beverages from your LG refrigerator or the Liebherr wine refrigerator stocked with vino from multiple local wineries and snacking on temptations created in your two Miele stainless steel ovens, Miele microwave and Miele induction cooktop. Finishing off the airy ambiance is the bright marble counter tops and lots of light from the glass wall between the kitchen and the sunroom which slides and tucks away expanding the open floor plan of your stunning home. Your party can flow into the large enclosed porch with vinyl windows that open by sliding up or down. The living room has a remote control fireplace which will enhance your quiet or shared moments in the cooler months. Upstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms. One of the bedrooms upstairs has it's own full bathroom and the other two bedrooms have use of the renovated hall full bathroom with a claw foot tub/shower. Regarding parking, this home has a bright white, crushed shell, long driveway and a garage with an electric door opener. The lawn with it's artistic touches and beautiful plantings features an irrigation system. There is a shed with a new window for gardening, an art studio or anything else you desire. Take a deep breath and enjoy the slow pace of 25 mph in this part of town! There is quick access to dining, an incredible walking and bike path, and the hospital is within hobbling distance. Everything from A to Z offered by Lewes with an alluring atmosphere, Blooming Boutiques, creative candies and decadent dining. Experience events with your fabulous friends, gregarious groups, historians and horticulturalists. Enjoy irresistible ice cream, the 4th of July jamboree or Kid's Ketch for lighthearted laughs. Maritime marvels, nocturnal noshes or oysters outdoors pair with parades or a quest for quiet times. Revel in relaxation at Second Street's tantalizing treasures which are unbelievably understated. The variety of views are wonderfully walkable. Xenodochial becoming xenial will make you yearn for Lewes' zealous zestiness! Call your agent for a private appointment or feel free to visit the upcoming open house.

Exterior Features


View
Garden/lawn
Architectural Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Frame, shingle Siding, hardiplank Type, spray Foam Insulation, stick Built
Exterior Features
Extensive Hardscape, outbuilding(s), underground Lawn Sprinkler, sidewalks
Foundation Details
Block, crawl Space
Garage Features
Garage - Front Entry, covered Parking, additional Storage Area
Parking Features
Private
Outdoor Living Structures
Brick, patio(s), porch(es)
Roof
Architectural Shingle, rubber

Interior Features


Heating
Forced Air, zoned
Heating Fuel
Geo-thermal
Cooling
Central A/c, geothermal, ceiling Fan(s), programmable Thermostat, zoned
Hot Water
Tankless, propane
Fireplace
Y
Flooring
Hardwood, tile/brick
Appliances
Built-in Microwave, built-in Range, dishwasher, disposal, dryer, oven - Wall, oven/range - Electric, refrigerator, stainless Steel Appliances, washer, cooktop, microwave, stove, water Heater, water Heater - Tankless
Interior Features
Additional Stairway, built-ins, ceiling Fan(s), entry Level Bedroom, exposed Beams, floor Plan - Open, kitchen - Gourmet, kitchen - Island, primary Bath(s), pantry, recessed Lighting, skylight(s), stain/lead Glass, upgraded Countertops, walk-in Closet(s), wood Floors, breakfast Area, attic, crown Moldings, dining Area, family Room Off Kitchen, formal/separate Dining Room, kitchen - Eat-in, spiral Staircase, stall Shower, tub Shower, window Treatments, wine Storage

Additional Details


Elementary School
Lewes
High School
Cape Henlopen
Middle School
Beacon
Square Footage
3030
Acres
0.19
Year Built
1898
New Construction
N
Property Type
Residential
County
Sussex
Lot Size Dimensions
54.00 X 174.00
SchoolDistrictName
Cape Henlopen
Sussex DE Quadrants
East Of Rt 1