14 TEXAS AVE Lewes, DE 19958

Coastal cottage charm merely 1 block from Lewes Beach! Delightful white picket fence envelopes landscaped, fenced-in sage green architectural shingled, white wood trim 5BR/4.5 bath over 3,000 sq. ft. home with sprawling front deck. Step inside, and relish beach vibe! Driftwood-style floor and natural wood accents offer rustic touch and blend simply with seagull gray paint, while cathedral ceiling opens up space. Appreciate light, airy main rooms, where collectively FR, DR and kitchen meld together, and offer spectacular space! Bump-out alcove adjacent to front door lends itself to perfect place for high-top table, and 2 natural wood DD closets provide abundant storage. FR is assembly of sofa, love seat and coffee/end tables and keeps space relaxed and casual. Beyond is DR where huge table resides and sizable wall offers room for a space-saving low-lying credenza. Just above is big-screen TV and cleverly positioned so both FR and DR take advantage of easy conversation and avid program watching! String of recessed light starts above DR table and marches all the way back through kitchen, and combined with under-cabinet lighting and triple window above sink, there is ample light for meal prep and enjoyment! Dark, rich extra-deep granite countertops contrast with tumble marble backsplash in mirroring hues, while maple cabinets finished to ceiling complement SS appliances. Natural wood trimmed French doors off kitchen lead to laundry room, PR with terracotta ceramic tile floor and tile-top vanity, 2-car garage with overhead storage/outdoor access, and side door to quaint brick paver patio, gate to front yard and stone driveway of 5-plus parking. Off DR, hall grants access to guest suite, where floor transitions to natural wood and is followed through with 2 natural wood DD closets. Within steps is full bath with dual-sink vanity, tile shower and ceramic tile floor. Beyond FR and at foot of steps is bump-out on front wall where bench with pillows is nestled and offers spot for reading page-turning novel! Glass-pane door leads to BR of 5 windows, ceramic tile floor and DD closet. 2nd level features gorgeous hardwoods throughout. To right is BR with apex ceiling, Palladian window with bump-out and ceramic tile inset, where another adorable bench is tucked, and walk-in closet. DD entrance bath touts built-in shelves and glazed blue ceramic tile floor, and both tile-top vanity as well as windowsill in same finish, creating cohesiveness. Home boasts 2nd floor sitting room/library with floor-to-ceiling built-in book case, where book enthusiast will no doubt appreciate, and tucked in alcove is computer station with built-in desk, shelves and mini Palladian window! Reading and writing go hand-in-hand in this space! Off BR railing overlooks foyer/FR and one can value Palladian window with wide ledge that reigns over front door. Full bath speaks of the sea with its shell/starfish deco tiles along with varying hues of blue ceramic tile fronting garden tub and floor. Stunning! BR4 is home to bunk beds, triple window and roomy DD closet. MBR with retreat area lays claim to dramatic angles and alcoves with vaulted ceiling, bump-out with Palladian window, and garden window above bed. Master bath floor transitions back to driftwood style and blends smoothly with floor-to-ceiling gray/white ceramic tile seamless glass shower, dual-sink gray vanity and driftwood accent wall! Smart and savvy! True treasure of home is 3rd floor where Florida room of 16 panoramic windows and tile-top wet bar demand that the only rule is to relax! Home is just down from Ferry, mins. to historic Lewes, mile to Cape Henlopen State Park. Beach beauty!