You want to buy your 1st beach house & your list goes something like this: need 2 bedrooms, want a good location, near places to shop & eat, short drive to the beach, want it furnished, would like some upgraded appliances & materials; want an outdoor pool & really want some kind of water view or if possible to be on the water but it has to be under 400K and in DE with low taxes would be a bonus.
HERE you go: In Selbyville, DE, the community of Mallard Lakes is LOCATED off Rt. 54, about 2 ½ miles from the beautiful beach towns of Fenwick Island, DE and Ocean City, MD! A LOCATION Premium for this particular townhouse: it is centered on the long side of one of their large lakes. So, Top of the list it is waterfront, with gorgeous, sweeping views of the lake, its fountain & the wildlife you will see & hear from the large sunroom! PLUS, being an end townhome, you have more natural light from the additional window in the living room & primary bedroom that also have lake views! Were not done with the LOCATION advantages of your soon-to-be beach house: it is ideally nestled within Mallard Lakes. Out the door to the left & it is an easy walk to the pool, tennis & pickleball courts, the small beach area and the pier & dock. Go out to the right a little farther & use the crosswalk to cross the highway to visit the shopping plaza! It has a post office, a couple specialty boutiques, a package store, a breakfast café, a carry-out shop & a full-service restaurant! Of course, theres much more on Rt. 54 & in OC & Fenwick! What else does #33 have going for it: comes fully furnished, has 2 bedrooms & 1 ½ bathrooms, kitchen remodeled with granite & stainless-steel appliances, premium stackable, full-size washer & dryer, granite counters in bathrooms and ductless split air conditioners. Other nice touches: private outdoor shower, large outdoor storage closet, coat rack upon entry, fireplace, primary bedroom has private door to the bathroom, bathroom has a skylight, all the rooms including sunroom have ceiling fans. Last but not least, we turn to the charming Mallard Lakes community and their amenities: 2 outdoor pools, hot tub, tennis, pickleball & basketball courts, kids playground, volleyball courts, dock & pier, fresh water and saltwater lakes and fishing is allowed, beach area and community center.
Whether this would be your beach house or a place you rent mostly & visit a little until you retire or if you are a lucky local and you are ready to be a 1st time Homebuyer, you have come upon a great community and a great property in #33 on 38096 Mockingbird Lane. In Person or By Video, set your appointment to see this one! Remember, Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal, Own at The Beach!
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer - Front Loading
- Dryer - Front Loading
- Dishwasher
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Oven/Range - Electric
- Refrigerator
- Cool System: Ductless/Mini-Split, Multi Units, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heat System: Baseboard - Electric
- Floors: 2
- Fireplaces: 1
- Interior: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments
- Parking: Parking Lot
- Siding: Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Outside Shower, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights, Hot Tub
- New Construction: N
- Condo Fee: 1010.0
- County: SUSSEX
- Waterfront Features: Boat - Non Powered Only, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed
- Water View: Y
- Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
- Year Built: 1986