This lovely and spacious 3100 sq. ft. "Berkeley" home faces community green space (not homes!), with first floor living that is both open AND sensible! Enjoy the upgraded options which include a sitting area extension off the primary suite which steps out onto the upgraded patio.....an upper level game room....a sun room extension to the breakfast area.....an ensuite full bath for one of the upstairs guest rooms....a 2nd porch off the first floor study....an upper level storage room and a back yard oasis garden complete with designer style hardscaped patio, gas line for your grill and curved steps to an upper area with awning! Located in amenity rich Paynter's Mill where the Lewes & Milton zip codes meet - just 6 miles from the beach, 2.5 miles from fabulous bike trail into town! On non-beach days, enjoy staying home as this house has everything you need ... multiple bonuses/upgrades ....the main level has an open living/kitchen/sunroom concept to the private study complete with a wall of built-in bookshelves, walk-in closet and private porch! It also has a traditional dining room and a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet, spacious ensuite full bath, and a sitting area with its own private access to the beautiful back yard! The well designed kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island complete with cooktop and downdraft, a built-in desk, updated lighting, corner sink and an open view (but private prep area!) of the living room, kitchen table area AND vaulted sunroom! And don't forget the practical spaces here on the first floor which include a private laundry and a powder room. Upstairs is more than you expect! 2 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a hall linen closet and a large, vaulted bonus / game room! Additionally, there's great storage here --- with an upstairs storage room, walk-in closets in each bedroom PLUS the garage has floored attic space with a pull-down ladder. Your coastal home is in the luxurious Paynter's Mill community -where the amenities abound including a fitness trail, clubhouse with gathering room, workout rooms, events...plus a pool, baby pool, playground, pickleball, tennis, basketball, cornhole, bocce, and even horseshoes! In addition, there is a plaza at the community's entrance which includes 3 restaurants, various services and an indoor mailroom for the community! Enjoy living just 6 miles from Lewes and the bay! 7 miles from the Cape May Ferry...8 miles from the fabulous ocean beaches at Cape Henlopen State Park! (did we mention all the bike trails in the area? One is just 2.5 miles from this house!!) Enjoy being on the northern side of Sussex County's beaches, as you can shorten your trips to/from PHL, NYC and DC. Don't let your dream of living by the beach go by yet another year! Remember...."locals summers" extend from spring through fall here!!! (Room dimensions from builder's floorplan/see attachment)