144 KINGS HIGHWAY, Lewes, DE 19958

$1,800,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,030  sqft
Built in 1898

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.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
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
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Sun/Florida Room,Laundry,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath
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
Laundry:
Main Floor,Has Laundry
Flooring:
Hardwood,Tile/Brick
A/C:
Central A/C,Geothermal,Ceiling Fan(s),Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
Heating:
Y, Forced Air,Zoned, Geo-thermal
Fireplace:
Gas/Propane, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Extensive Hardscape,Outbuilding(s),Underground Lawn Sprinkler,Sidewalks, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Victorian
Parking:
Private

Construction

Roofing:
Architectural Shingle,Rubber
Windows:
Screens,Skylights,Sliding,Vinyl Clad
General:
Frame,Shingle Siding,HardiPlank Type,Spray Foam Insulation,Stick Built, 2, Block,Crawl Space

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
CAPE HENLOPEN
County:
SUSSEX

Lot

Zoning:
TN, 335-08.12-4.00
View:
Garden/Lawn
Fencing:
Decorative,Chain Link
Current Use:
RS

Utilities

Utilities:
Electric Available,Propane,Sewer Available,Water Available, Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin, Angela M Ferguson

About Lewes, DE

Housing

Number of Units
18,251
Median Home Value
$374,057
Median Rent
$987

15.65% of housing units are renter occupied.

27.61% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.49%
Public Transportation
0.42%
Walk to Work
1.29%
Work from Home
32.89%
Other
0.57%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
27,686
Median Age
59.80
Median Household Size
2.36

Education

High School
20.94%
Associate’s Degree
11.92%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.79%
Graduate Degree
21.38%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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