242 Academy Lane, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Description

This beautiful 3Br/2.5Ba Twin on a cul-de-sac street has loads of updates & amenities for its new owner to enjoy for years to come! SHOWINGS BEGIN 12/27/24! What a beautiful place to call home! Updates incl: New Bosch HVAC system, Smart Thermostat & new Garage door in 2024; Full home energy efficient insulation upgrade 2023; New Sliders to deck & Kitchen renovations in 2022; New installation of 240 outlet for EV charger as well as add'l 120v GFI outlets in Garage in 2021; All new Pella replacement windows throughout & added 2 Pella casement windows in Kitchen, Added Gutter Guards & exterior professional landscaping in 2020; All new carpet & padding 2nd floor, New Fridge, updated full bath & replaced roof/doors on shed in 2019; New microwave, Primary Bath updates, Routed all downspouts & sump pump discharge underground, New Hot Water Heater in 2018; New Kitchen Range in 2017. Your great experience starts w/ the lovely curb appeal of the covered front porch, freshly power washed vinyl exterior, fresh landscaping with mature plantinges, landscape lighting, front shade trees & 30+ year dimensional roof installed in 2015! Enter at the home's Foyer featuring neutral paint, tile floors, double coat closet, inside garage access & an updated Powder Rm offering tile fls, vanity sink, updated light bar, mirror & fixtures. The cozy Living Rm features wood look LVP flooring, great natural light, neutral decor, surround sound system & is open to the spacious Dining Rm w/ chair rail decor, the same lovely LVP fls, open to the renovated Kitchen & convenient sliding doors that lead out to the great screened porch w/ cathedral ceiling overlooking the small side patio & the fully fenced backyard w/ shed ! The renovated Kitchen has so many great amenities including Quartz counters, new solid 42" Maple Hardwood shaker style cabinets w/ under-mount lighting, soft close hinges & matching pulls, a corner mounted SS deep sink w/ touch control arched faucet & 2 new casement windows adding both light & plenty of fresh air! Heading upstairs take notice of the new neutral carpet along the staircase & the entire 2nd floor. The Primary BR features Cathedral Ceiling, beautiful arched transom window over the 2 rear facing windows, ceiling fan, semi-walk in closet w/ loads of storage space as well as a 2nd single closet & a renovated private bath complete w/ n ew tile flooring, new vanity w/ soft close hinges, fixtures, hardware & lighting! Bedrooms 2 & 3 are both spacious & neutral (currently being used as Offices) w/ good sized double closet storage & great natural light. The full bath on this level was also renovated & features tile fls, private linen closet, new vanity w/ soft close hinges, updated light fixtures & hardware! Looking for more living space? No worries, just head down to the finished basement where you'll find plenty of room to relax or entertain your friends & family in the neutrally carpeted Family Rm area that also has a large alcove/bump out space w/ tile fls & custom Timber Wall (not shiplap) that is great for using as a bar area, a hobby area, an exercise area, etc! Rounding off the lower level is the spacious finished Laundry/Utility Rm complete w/ Washer, Dryer, laundry sink & the home's HVAC system, Hot Water Heater & custom shelving storage space! Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautifully updated & very well maintained home! Conveniently located in the heart of Middletown & within walking distance to a small shopping center w/ dining options as well as close by to loads of add'l shopping, dining & entertaining options along both the 301 & 299/Main St corridors of Middletown! Commuting in & out of this side of town is a breeze being just off major Rts 71/301 Bypass to DE Rt 1 & I-95 interchanges! Put this great home on your next tour! See it! Love it! Buy it! SHOWINGS BEGIN 12/27/24!