Elegant Custom Residence With Expansive Nature Views

A rare opportunity to own a distinctive custom residence offering approximately four thousand two hundred square feet of beautifully designed living space on three and a half private acres in Ocean View. Thoughtfully designed and exceptionally well built, the home combines privacy, gracious one-level living, and remarkable flexibility. CR-1 zoning and an existing shared Delaware Department of Transportation entrance offer possibilities for residential use, business use, or a combination of both. Despite its private setting, the property is a short walk from Good Earth Market and Restaurant for coffee, lunch, dinner and groceries, as well as Dickens Parlour Theatre. A long gravel drive winds through the wooded setting before opening to a beautifully designed circular parking area accented by a stone paver inlay. Brick steps lead to a welcoming covered front porch with a classic brick floor and custom beveled-glass front door. Designed primarily for one-level living, the home is warm, open, and filled with natural light. Generously proportioned living and dining spaces feature a gas fireplace, custom built-in cabinetry and bookcases, and a built-in bar with glass-front cabinetry. An abundance of windows frames views of the surrounding trees and gardens, bringing the outside in. At the heart of the home is an expansive kitchen designed for serious cooking, relaxed everyday living, and entertaining. Legacy all-wood cabinetry, including extensive glass-front display cabinetry, is paired with honed limestone countertops, high-end appliances, a six-burner gas range, wine refrigerator, second sink, and large center island. Centered within a charming custom tile inlay set into the oak flooring; the island creates a natural gathering place. A custom Dutch door opens directly to the screened porch. Spacious enough for living and dining; the screened porch features a vaulted beadboard ceiling, cedar-shingle walls,and peaceful woodland views. Multiple decks extend the living spaces outdoors while a professionally designed Japanese-inspired garden adds beauty and tranquility to the private grounds. The expansive primary suite is a private retreat with a sitting room wrapped in rich wood paneling featuring extensive built-in bookcases,cabinetry,and Vermont Castings wood stove. The spacious primary bathroom includes long double vanity,f freestanding soaking tub oversized glass-enclosed shower extensive cabinetry ,and wall of windows overlooking trees. An oversized walk-in closet & private balcony overlooking gardens complete suite. Two additional main-level bedrooms share thoughtfully designed Jack-and-Jill bath. The partial second floor offers spacious family room additional bedroom & full bath. Accessible from both main residence its own private entrance this flexible space ideal guests extended family home office studio or potential rental use. Built in 2004 with two by six exterior walls exceptional insulation cedar perfection-shingle siding features Andersen windows transoms select oak flooring substantial custom millwork detailed moldings five-piece window door trim solid-core interior doors oil-rubbed bronze hardware quality craftsmanship give sense substance permanence that would be difficult reproduce today. This home’s distinctive design was featured in 2004 Delaware Beach Life showcased on Beach Bay Cottage Tour. Additional features include three car garage carriage-style doors central vacuum gas grill connection encapsulated crawlspace dehumidifier new HVAC systems tankless water heater (2025) private shared well oversized septic system. With three point five private acres there ample room envision incredible pool outdoor retreat while preserving beauty wooded setting. Casually elegant beautifully crafted this home feels both substantial welcoming. A rare combination acreage privacy quality flexible living space CR-1 zoning.