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6 HOUSTON AVE Lewes, DE 19958
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,800,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,570 sqft
Price per Sqft $700
Subdivision Lewes Beach
MLS Listing ID DESU2053220
Sold Date 12/18/23
Style Post & Beam,Converted Barn
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,570
Originating Board BRIGHT
Land Lease Amount 365.0
Land Lease Frequency Annually
Year Built 1994
Annual Tax Amount $3,497
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 7,405 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Lot Dimensions 79.00 x 105.00
Property Description
Welcome to the iconic “Barn on the Bay” beach house, featured in the 2018 Holiday edition of Delaware Beach Life magazine. Having gone through an extensive renovation in 2017 the home has maintained its homey feel but with thoroughly modern updates. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has been redone with precision and craftmanship all while keeping the original barn in tack even with the addition of expanded rooms / space for functionality both inside and out. The first floor features a bright and airy renovated kitchen and living room with 14’ ceiling and 20- foot expanse of windows looking out to the screened porch , skylight and a linear fireplace. The kitchen was modernized with all stainless appliances, quartz countertops and rustic touches in keeping with the look and feel of the homes’ architect. Also, on this level is a sizable pantry and full guest bathroom. The 2nd floor features a spacious 2nd living room with new dormer windows opening the space up to an abundance of sunlight and views of the sky. The room has many elements of the original barn style such as; custom built shelving, a brick wood-burning fireplace flanked by the original post and bean wall and a knee-wall of reclaimed barnwood overlooking the 1st floor living room, kitchen and porch. Additionally, just off the living room is a fully screened porch to the rear of the home offering much privacy and solitude. This level includes 3 BR, a fully renovated bathroom with an expansive tiled shower and a complete laundry room with large linen closet for storage. The 3rd floor features a loft area and a private spacious owners en-suite bedroom with a small balcony overlooking the streetscape. Additional features included throughout are wide plank wood floors, all new windows and all new and reconfigured bathrooms and all new lighting. The lower level includes a heated Basement/Game Room and Garage space for 2-Cars. Additions include new Bathroom, spacious Screened Porch, 3rd floor balcony, flood gates in basement, conditioned Crawl Space, exterior Lighting, new Roof, HVAC, Tankless HWH and Drainage system from yard to the cul-de-sac and Security System
Location
State DE
County Sussex
Area Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
Zoning TN
Rooms
Basement Partial, Garage Access, Heated, Drainage System, Sump Pump
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Disposal, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Six Burner Stove, Water Heater - Tankless, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Insulated,Screens
Appliance Disposal, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Six Burner Stove, Water Heater - Tankless, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Screened, Balcony
Garage Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Partially
Utilities Available Cable TV, Propane, Sewer Available
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Screened, Balcony
Road Frontage Public
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Cul-de-sac, Landscaping
Story 4
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Post & Beam, Converted Barn
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Beamed Ceilings,Log Walls,Dry Wall,Wood Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cape Henlopen
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 335-04.20-204.00
Ownership Land Lease
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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