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123 Matthew Drive
Caravel Hunt
Bear, DE 19701
Newark/Glasgow
Colonial School District
New Castle County
Asking Price$575,000
  Sale Pending  
Bedrooms4
Full Baths2
Partial Baths1
Acres0.52
Interior SqFt2,975
Age28
HeatingNatural Gas
Fireplaces1
CoolingCentral A/C
WaterPublic
SewerPublic
Garages2
Taxes (2022)3,132
Association20 Per Year

Description
WOW! Welcome Home! This beautiful & spacious 4Br/2.5Ba 2-story Brick front Colonial Home has been well maintained & updated by its original owners and is now ready for you to enjoy! The stately curb appeal of this lovely home is evident from the moment you pull up & take notice of the mature landscaping, curved brick-lined walkway, architectural roof & expanded driveway leading up to the turned 24x24 two car garage. Recent updates include: Installed Enphase Solar Panels w/ app technology (owned not leased) in 2024, New split rail fencing w/ solar post lighting around yard & pool in 2024, Resurfaced blacktop driveway, Refreshed HW floors & Kitchen Cabinet doors, New high efficiency windows in 2019, 50 yr architectural roof in 2018, New bathroom floors & vanity counters are on order (samples available in home) and much more! Foyer entry to this great home is both bright & inviting featuring gleaming HW fls that continue into both the Living Rm & Dining Rm, crown molding, neutral decor, large closet w/ storage system & HW staircase. To the right is the formal Living Rm offering a spacious layout w/ beautiful arched transom windows over the standard windows & an opening into the Dining Rm (currently being used as home office space) featuring both chair rail & crown molding decor, a double rear window for great natural light & plenty of room for your special occasion meals! The home's full Kitchen is expansive & offers loads of great cabinet storage w/ crown moldings & nickel pulls, plenty of counter space w/ double sink, recessed lighting, center island, pantry closet, separate buffet/counter & cabinet station w/ glass feature cabinet doors & open shelving accents. The adjoining Breakfast Rm offers plenty of table space, sliding glass doors out to the rear patio overlooking the amazing backyard, a convenient side door exit to the driveway and is open to the cozy Family Rm featuring a large Bay window, a brick front wood burning Fireplace w/ mantel, HW fls, crown molding decor & ceiling fan! Heading upstairs are the 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths as well as a deep double closet housing the home's full sized Washer/Dryer set & multiple ventilated shelves as well as hanging space! The Primary Br features ceiling fan, double front windows, neutral decor, walk-in closet & full bath offering double sink vanity (new counters & waterproof vinyl plank flooring is on order!), soaking tub w/ tile surround, updated glass shower stall w/ tile accents & a window for natural light & fresh air! Down the hall are the additional 3 bedrooms each w/ ceiling fans, neutral decor, plenty of closet space & great natural light! The full bath on this level offers a single sink vanity (also have new counter & waterproof vinyl plank flooring on order) & a tub/shower combo. Looking for more living space? No worries! Head down to the finished basement Family Rm! There you will surely find a great space for relaxing or entertaining w/ the large "L" shaped finished room, long lasting Berber carpet, soundproof textured walls, recessed lighting & access to 2 large unfinished storage rooms (30x15 open storage & 13x11 utility storage)! With a Bilco door exit in place, the larger unfinished room could certainly be made into a future BR, Office, Playroom, Home Gym, etc! There's still time to enjoy the expansive rear paver patio w/ gazebo & open area all overlooking the fully fenced yard & 16x32 in-ground concrete pool (3ft to 6ft deep)! Put this beautiful home on your next tour! Conveniently located near major Rts 71 & 72 as well as Del Rt 1 for easy access to I-95 making your commute a breeze in all directions! Close-by to loads of grocery stores, shopping, dining & entertainment options as well such as the Christiana Mall, Lums Pond State Park w/ camping, walking trails & zip line, and Fort Delaware historic attractions! Make your appointment today! See it! Love it! Buy it.....before someone else beats you to it!

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Location


Driving Directions
Red Lion Rd (Rt 71) to Entrance of Community at Rice Dr. Follow to Right on Cheryl Dr then Left onto Matthew Dr. Home on Left. Or use GPS.

Details
Architectural Type - Colonial
Garage(s) - Additional Storage Area, Inside Access
Flooring - Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated, Vinyl
Basement - Drainage System, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Concrete Perimeter
Rooms List - Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Roofing - Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Exterior Features - Brick, Vinyl Siding
HOA Frequency - Annually
HOA Fee - $20
HOA Fee Includes - Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
Cooling - Central A/C, Electric
Heating - Forced Air, Natural Gas
Hot Water - Natural Gas
Sewer - Public Sewer
Water - Public
Additional Utilities - Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable, Fiber Optic, Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

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Assessment : 98800
Latitude : 39.585846
Longitude : -75.691879
EveryHome Number : ENC207-41104
Listing Courtesy EXP Realty, LLC
Zoning Designation NC21