9824 Canterbury Road
Felton, DE 19943

Charm galore on Canterbury Rd. home! Mature trees envelope this 4BRs/2.5 bath delightful wood shingled home that boasts 1 st -floor in-law suite, huge oversized lot, and lots of indoor/outdoor space! Blend of Williamsburg blue trim, porthole window and sunshine yellow door create welcoming exterior, while brick steps lead up to 4 columned elevated covered front porch with lattice trim and robust plantings. Sit, relax, and take in fresh air! Deep driveway sits adjacent and leads back to 2-level, 2-car garage. Home is situated amid sprawling fields, picturesque farms, beautiful neighboring homes, and eye-catching countryside. A slice of serenity! Step into large front room and ahead is hardwood staircase and to right is open space of original hardwood floors, elegant, exaggerated trim of an earlier time (including crown molding, chair rail/wainscoting, overhead white beam) and trio of windows across front wall. Through oversized entrance is classic DR of continued hardwoods and detailed millwork reminiscent of years ago. Dual window combined with striking chandelier offers tons of light. Adorable breakfast room precedes kitchen, where row of white cabinets with natural wood countertops offers extra storage and easy service and circular table fits nicely offering soft touch to room. Itâs cozy and comfortable! Charming sitting/reading room sits opposite breakfast room and has ample space for couches and coffee table, while glass-pane door allows for abundance of natural light. Perfect place to unwind, catch up on emails or read the latest book! Kitchen is gorgeous! Pristine, fresh white cabinets feature all upper-glass fronts, as well as corner open shelving flanking sink. Both offer opportunity to display family treasures or personal favorites and bring splashes of color and unique personality traits to the forefront! White appliances and neutral paint keep a light-colored kitchen, and crown molding offers finishing touch. Although countertops remain natural wood, both light and dark woods appear and provide rustic and lovely contrast. Great room is grand space! Open, sprawling and designed for everyday life, this room is heart of home. Beautiful hardwood floors anchor room, while series of exposed natural wood beams grace ceiling. Lovely build-ins flank floor-to-ceiling brick FP and collection of furniture is placed so all can engage in conversations, catch the latest game, or just rest after meals. Generous in size this room can be left as one substantial space or one can easily create quaint dining/bar/game area, adding another appealing dimension to room. 1 st -floor in-law/guest suite is wonderful and true gem! Tucked off main living space is hardwood-floored bedroom with bump-out, walk-in bay window that has cabinets and extra square footage. DD slider closet has room for wardrobes/accessories. Full private bath is linked to room and has tile floor/ 1/2 tile wall, pedestal sink, tub/shower, and its own linen closet. Itâs private and peaceful, perfect for a live-in parent suit! LL has tons of space for storage and exercise/play/work area. Upper level features 2 secondary BRs of angled ceilings, DD slider closets and built-in drawers/cabinets, an element of yesteryear home and todayâs trend of clever storage. Primary BR is larger with space for retreat area, along with roomy closet, neutral carpeting, and ceiling fan. True treasure is French doors that grant access to 2 nd story porch. Sip morning coffee and unwind after long day in this peaceful place with birdâs eye view of quiet backyard! 2 additional full baths in neutral colors and light vanities round out floorplan. Step outside to 2-tier, white railing deck with room to grill and dine. Angled steps lead down to big backyard and shed that mimics home with shingled roof, covered front porch and ½ glass pane door! Home is near to Rt. 1 and 45 mins. to town of Lewes. Fine home in Felton!