ddMLS # DESU2036378
144 kings hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
$1,800,000
Single Family Home
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 it's Read More
Property Summary
Status:
Active
MLS #:
DESU2036378
Street Address:
144 Kings Hwy
City, State Zip:
Lewes, DE 19958
County:
Sussex
Community:
None Available
Type:
Single Family Home
Area:
3,030 Sq Ft
Price
$1,800,000
Beds:
4
Baths:
3 Full / 1 Half
Garage:
1
Year Built:
1898
# of Stories:
2
Style:
Victorian
Property Description
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 it's own full bathroom with a heated tiled floor. 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 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.Property Details
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms:
4
BATHROOMS
Bath - Full:
3
Bath - Half:
1
Total Baths:
4
KITCHEN & DINING
- 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
OTHER ROOMS
Total Rooms:
9
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
Flooring:
Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Furnished:
No
Accessibility:
None
Elevator:
No
Extra Unit:
Victorian
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
HEATING & COOLING
Cooling:
Central A/C, Geothermal, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Heating:
Forced Air, Zoned
Fireplace:
Yes - Gas/Propane
UTILITES
- Public
- Public Sewer
POOL & SPA
Pool: None
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Style:
Victorian
Floors:
2
Construction Type:
Block,Crawl Space
Exterior Type:
Frame, Shingle Siding, HardiPlank Type, Spray Foam Insulation, Stick Built
Foundation:
Block,Crawl Space
Roofing:
Architectural Shingle,Rubber
EXTERIOR & LOT FEATURES
- Extensive Hardscape
- Outbuilding(s)
- Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Sidewalks
Views:
None - Garden/Lawn
Lot Description:
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Level, Vegetation Planting
Porch And Patio And Deck:
Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Lot Sq Ft:
8276
Lot Size:
54.00 x 174.00
Waterfront:
No
GARAGE & PARKING:
# of Garage Spaces:
1
Parking:
Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street Private
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School District:
Cape Henlopen
OTHER PROPERTY INFO
City:
Lewes
Area:
Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
Subdivision:
None Available
In City Limits:
Yes
Map Section:
East of Rt 1
New Construction:
No
Historic Distict:
No
Last Price Change:
04/04/2024 07:08:30
# of Day on Market:
424 Days
FINANCE INFO
List Price:
$1,800,000
Annual Property Tax:
$1,320
HOA Fees:
$0
Condo Fees:
$0
Financing Type:
Cash, Conventional
LISTING FIRM
Listed By:
RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
Listing Firm Phone:
2147483647
ASK A QUESTION
Call us at 302-344-9002 or use the form below to contact us regarding this property or to request a private showing.