5 Douglas Drive, Bear, DE 19701 $294,900

Open House: Sun, May 18, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,550
Acreage: 0.15
Age:45 years
Style:
Raised Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: DENC2081536
Subdivision: Buckley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

***We are in receipt of multiple offers, and the sellers are requesting everyone’s highest and best offer by the end of the day on Sunday May 18th.*** OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 5/18 FROM 1PM-3PM. Welcome to 5 Douglas Drive, a beautifully updated brick-front raised ranch nestled in the desirable Buckley community of Bear. This spacious 3-bed, 2-bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and stylish design, all situated on a 0.15-acre lot just minutes from shopping, dining, and major highways. Inside, you'll find an inviting open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings and gleaming LVP flooring that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The bright and airy kitchen boasts Corian countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and a pantry for ample storage. The adjoining dining area provides access to the elevated rear deck, perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet mornings outdoors. The living room is a true showpiece, featuring skylights and a charming brick wood-burning fireplace that fills the space with warmth and natural light. The main-level primary bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with updated flooring, vaulted ceilings, skylights, dual closets, including a walk-in, and a sliding door that leads to the rear deck. The nearby 2nd bedroom and office on this level share a full bath with a shower/tub combo, updated vanity, and mirror. The open half-wall in the office could easily be enclosed to convert the space to a 4th bedroom if desired. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level offers a large family room with built-in shelving, a full bath with a walk-in shower, a spacious 3rd bedroom, and a convenient laundry closet. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with both a Trex front deck and an elevated rear deck that overlooks the fenced backyard and in-ground swimming pool, your personal summer oasis. The driveway provides ample parking, and peace of mind comes with the replaced HVAC in 2023. This diamond-in-the-rough is ready for your vision and creativity. While it could use some updates and TLC, the home boasts strong bones, a functional layout, and a generous lot. With a little work, this property can truly shine—whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking your next project. Bring your ideas and make this house your dream home! Don't miss this move-in ready gem in a prime location, schedule your tour of 5 Douglas Drive today and experience everything this charming Buckley home has to offer!

Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Primary Bed: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Full Bath: Main
Office: Main
Bedroom 3: Lower 1
Family Room: Lower 1
Full Bath: Lower 1
Laundry: Lower 1
Utility Room: Lower 1
Taxes: $1,839
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: Colonial

Features

Utilities
Heat Pump(s), Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fully Finished Basement, Brick Fireplace, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings, Accessibility - Ramp - Main Level

Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Brick Front Exterior, Frame Exterior, Deck(s), In Ground Pool

Lot
Fully Fenced

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty , (302) 234-1888

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