5 Hamlins Crossing, Dover, 20.03.30

One of 13 estates in Dover’s magnificent Snow’s Hill neighborhood, 5 Hamlin’s Crossing includes 3.2+ impeccably manicured acres overlooking and abutting gorgeous conservation land. Privacy, timeless finish/craftsmanship, brilliant entertaining spaces and outstanding value distinguish this extraordinary property. Dover Land Conservation Trust manages 138 acres of trails adjacent to the neighborhood. Stunning stone walls outline the two-tiered front lawn and the generous circular drive creates a dramatic approach. Exhale and enjoy the unequaled peace and privacy Snow’s Hill residents enjoy. French-inspired architecture, incl. multiple brick porticos and pretty dormered windows, reveals a home built with no detail spared. Inside, a two-story foyer with marble floors and sensational dome ceiling is anchored by a dramatic curved staircase. Windows everywhere provide abundant direct views of the backyard and pool. Magnificent. Richly lined with custom bookshelves, the home office includes a fireplace and generous seating area. Multigenerational households take note: the west wing offers a rare first-floor four-room primary suite, effortlessly accommodating family or long-term guests. Dedicated billiard room with deluxe bar and egress to the side-yard putting green is a playful, beloved gathering spot. Beautiful sunken living room and enormous family room with cathedral ceiling and custom architectural beams are the main gathering spaces. Designed for holidays and family parties, the open-concept kitchen/family room is where everyone gathers. Eat-in dining area with island and peninsula seating + comfortable built-in window seat accommodates the crowd. This is the heart of the home. Priceless. Royal formal dining room, mudroom off spotless four-car garage and two half bathrooms complete the main level. 2nd level is accessed by one of two staircases and connected by wide hallways and elegant catwalk. West side includes a 2nd primary suite with rich, spacious bath, two walk-in closets, dressing room and bonus custom closet. Four ensuite BRs with spotless hardwood floors, generous laundry room with awesome storage and folding spaces + media room with Savant AV projector/screen ideal for family movie nights and game days complete the 2nd level. Glorious sun-splashed deck is steps from the saltwater pool. Insta-worthy slide and waterfall + fully equipped pool house with bath, full kitchen and laundry make end-of-year parties and cocktail hours effortless. Expensive recent improvements incl. high-efficiency gas furnaces, Tesla Power wall/solar panels, Crestron lighting system and extensive landscaping/hardscaping.