483 SOUTH ST Townsend, DE 19734

Welcome home to timeless elegance and modern comfort! Built in 2017 and meticulously maintained by its original owner, this exceptional home shows like a model, enhanced by tens of thousands of dollars in builder upgrades, custom features, and thoughtful owner improvements. Set on a premium homesite backing to protected open space and mature woodlands, it offers privacy, luxury, and convenience.
Builder upgrades include lifetime architectural shingles, 9-foot first-floor ceilings, brass hinges and lever door hardware, 6-inch bead siding, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom lighting, Low-E energy-efficient windows, added insulation/energy package, programmable thermostat, 200-amp electrical service, natural gas heating and cooking, and high-efficiency HVAC and hot water systems. A dramatic two-story foyer features an open staircase and balcony overlook. The gourmet kitchen boasts premium quartz countertops, a large center island, stainless appliances including a new gas range (June 2026), single-bowl sink, rich coffee-finished maple cabinetry, 42-inch wall cabinets with crown molding, built-in refrigerator enclosure, under-cabinet, recessed, and pendant lighting, and an oversized walk-in pantry. The adjoining sunroom is bathed in natural light, accented by plantation shutters, and opens directly to the expansive paver patio and fenced rear yard. Outdoor enhancements include premium metal Gutter Helmet protection, extended and buried gutter drains with a drain box, maintenance-free vinyl split-rail fencing with green wire mesh and two gates, fully automatic Rain Bird irrigation, and mature landscaping. The homesite backs to protected open space and HOA common area. A private first-floor office overlooks the rear yard. The spacious laundry/mudroom provides storage potential and access to the oversized two-car garage, drywalled and painted with attic access and automatic openers/remotes. Privately situated at the rear and separated from the secondary bedrooms, the owner's suite offers wooded views, a ceiling fan, twin walk-in closets, and upgraded high-pile carpet and padding. The en-suite bath features a 60-inch custom tiled walk-in shower, tile flooring, raised dual vanity, private water closet, and linen closet. Upstairs, an upgraded railing system with white spindles, oak handrails, and newel posts complements the open design. Three generously sized secondary bedrooms—never occupied—offer large closets and abundant natural light. The hall bath features tile flooring, an extended-height vanity, a fiberglass tub/shower surround, and a transom window providing natural light to the bath, hallway, and foyer. The expansive lower level offers ample ceiling height and 1,500+ sq. ft. of potential living space, with insulated walls, dual sump pumps, and a builder-installed egress window—ideal for future recreation, guest, or bedroom space (subject to local code). Major systems and appliances have been professionally serviced twice annually, and a comprehensive one-year home warranty is included.
Enjoy the nearby community pond for fishing and wildlife. Located in the highly sought-after Appoquinimink School District, this quiet end-of-street setting is within walking distance of parks, schools, shopping, dining, and town amenities. Routes 1, 301, and I-95 offer convenient access to Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Delaware beaches. MIRACLE HOME! Proudly designated a RE/MAX Miracle Home, with a portion of the seller's proceeds benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through the RE/MAX partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Move-in ready, beautifully upgraded, and impeccably maintained—an exceptional place to call home!