The COAST is CALLING... to a rare waterfront find in the much sought-after South Bethany Beach community, known affectionately as the “Best Little Beach in Delaware.” Bring your flip flops and boat shoes since you can enjoy both the beach and the bay from this great location. The home's dock is only yards from open water and a 5-mile network of canals. Walk to the wide, expansive, well-guarded beaches, or take a short bike ride to downtown Bethany Beach. Escape to South Bethany and enjoy a perfect year-round vacation retreat, lovingly built and cared for by the original owners. ***This impressive, custom-built Joseph T. Dashiell designed home began its transformation in 2008 from a quaint beach cottage to the magnificent structure it is today. The design purposely combines classic charm and detail with breezy coastal openness and light to create the perfect year-round retreat. ***Three full stories have been carefully planned to capture magical views of the water, along with sunrises and sunsets from every room. Enjoy each seasonal change, from warm summer evenings in the outdoor entertaining area overlooking the canals, to brisk fall afternoons with a good book in front of the iconic fireplaces in the living room and primary bedroom.
***Attention to detail is evident throughout... Two spectacular fireplaces resemble a wall of coral and are made from handpicked stones, transported from the family home in North Carolina and include beams from the original cottage as the mantles. The gas fireplaces with blowers provide both ambiance and warmth when coastal days turn chilly. ***An elevator servicing all three floors makes grocery shopping a breeze and also protects the stairways from the bumping of guests' luggage when they surely come to visit.
***And for the owner, the primary bedroom offers the opportunity to enjoy sunrises or sunsets from the bedroom's balcony. Cozy up near the fireplace after a walk on the beach, a bike ride to Indian River bridge, or a day of kayaking, paddle boarding, boating or fishing. Or you may enjoy soaking in the large, jetted tub in the ensuite bathroom that also features a custom oversized tile shower and heated tile floors.
***Meals and entertaining are made simple with a kitchen that is perfectly designed for both... A beverage station and wet bar are ready to host happy hour and a large dining island is ideal for those special family breakfasts. Enjoy morning coffee just steps away in the adjoining sunroom overlooking the morning sunrise over the canal. ***An easy open flow plan leads to the separate dining area and living room, appointed with beautiful hardwood floors and open views.***Entertain with family and friends, indoors and out, any time of the year... Enjoy movie night in the media room with wet bar on the main level, or host crab feasts and barbecues on the outdoor patio and grounds. ***In addition, the well-designed exterior space also features an outdoor shower plus plenty of room to store kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, and all your beach accessories in the garage and additional storage area.**Indoors or out, this rare-find in South Bethany Beach offers it all but won't last long!