37083 mallard drive

Start your Delaware beach story in this extraordinary custom built waterfront home with unobstructed views of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets on Dirickson Creek. Set across from the protected state lands of Little Assawoman Bay in the desirable Swann Keys community, this 4-bed, 3-full and 2-half bath home boasts 4,000 square feet of dream home features. Before you set foot inside, soak up the stunning views from a number of decks including one with a hot tub overlooking the water. Need space for your watercraft? A dedicated jet ski slip and bulkhead with a 10,000 lb. boat lift can be yours! Step inside where upgraded Andersen windows bring nature close, grabbing your attention. Take note of the beautiful red oak floors accented with Brazilian cherry inlay which repeats throughout the main level and stairs. A spacious foyer can host a casual dining table or sitting area with the kitchen and huge breakfast bar just beyond. Imagine friends and family gathered there for coffee before a morning boat ride. Ten more steps brings you the expansive great room with soaring 23-foot ceilings and a stunning stone-faced, wood burning fireplace flanked by huge two-story windows of sky and water views. The chef’s kitchen, with high end Kitchen Aide appliances that includes a warming drawer and granite countertops is open to these views. An enormous light filled dining room with tray ceiling begs for large family dinners on one side while and a sitting/TV room flanks the great room on the other, making great flow for entertaining. Also on the main level is a large half bath, a well- appointed laundry room with utility sink and storage, and in-home elevator making this a great home for aging in place. The large primary suite on this level has his/her clothes closets, a huge shower, double sinks and separate water closet. This home, unlike any other custom design, contains so many flexible spaces enabling you to make the home anything you could dream it to be. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, one of which has an unfinished, attached room that could be turned into an ensuite bath, nursery, office, or private sitting room. A large family bath with double sinks and a half bath completes this floor. Downstairs is a large flex room for family and friends to socialize with 9-foot ceilings, a full bath, gas fireplace and sliding doors that lead to wrap- around decking with sunset views, dock, boat slip and hot tub. Access to the oversized two car garage with mezzanine storage and brand-new garage doors lead to a utility room with sink, perfect for a fish cleaning station or secondary kitchenette. Beyond that is an additional bonus room just waiting for your imagination to use as a gym, extra storage, or even a theater room. This home comes with a state-of-the-art security system. The yard is partially fenced making it great for pets or kids. Swann Keys has an active community center, pool, pavilion, and playground making it a perfect choice for families. This community is situated close to Fenwick, great shops and restaurants as well as the famed Freeman Stage. Built on 31 pilings driven 20 ft in, cross tied with rebar and then poured with cement in a cross pattern, this home was built for mother nature’s toughest moods. The walls are 2” x 6” construction lined with R19 insulation. Homes like this one rarely come on the market and when they do, they sell quickly. If a gorgeous home with incredible water views and a private dock are on your short list of features for your Delaware beach dream home, don’t wait to see this one.