161 East Clarendon Drive Smyrna, DE 19977

Welcome to the premier 55-plus community of Ashland. This Wilkinson Built, 2Br/2 bath, meticulously maintained home features easy 1-level living, low maintenance and open floor concept. Located opposite a beautiful pond with fountain, the front rooms have clear of views of water. Vibrant landscaped beds of robustly-colored flowers and shrubs, precede covered porch, front-entry 2-car garage and cream-siding home with pitched rooflines. Upgrades are plentiful and include increased main living space, hardwood floors, crown molding, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, wood accent on walls, granite inlay and subway tile wall in FR, storm door, bead- board, ceiling fans, security system, whole house humidifier, pantry built-ins, irrigation system and more! Front door opens to lightly white-washed hardwood floors that create open and airy foyer of crown molding, and carve path and offer glimpse of main space and beyond. Immediately to left is the formal DR with plush beige carpeting and continued crown molding here and in kitchen and FR. Thanks to both triple window on front wall and dual window on side wall, room is warmly lit with pewter chandelier offering soft glow for evening hours. Across from DR is spacious laundry room, with built-ins for extra pantry and storage, and access to 2-car garage with shelving. Hallway from foyer leads directly back to kitchen, which is elegant in every way with rich cherry cabinets, granite countertops, SS appliances, and subway tile backsplash. Tri-copper light enhances kitchen ensemble and creates boundary less dining area. Rustic, farm-wood adorns wall that spans and connects kitchen to carpeted FR, which is hugely spacious with credit to extension current homeowners implemented and is confirmed by extra-large cherry ceiling fan. FR has dramatic interest, starting with fabulous farm-wood wall that offers backdrop for sprawling entertainment center, and is further highlighted by -wall subway and granite inlay corner, where natural gas stove stands ready to warm room and glass sliders leading to Sunroom. Partially finished LL, insulated all around, has egress and can easily be used as a home office or rec room. Formal rooms provide upscale elegance, while gathering spaces lend down-to-earth charm. Hallway leads to secondary carpeted dual-window BR with dual closets, plenty of room for 2 separate wardrobes, and lovely knotty pine accent wall offering inviting ambiance. Hall bath features charming bead-board, and both cherry vanity and extra white-wall cabinet with open shelving along with spacious shower. Enter MBR and big, wide private bath greets you with double-sink cherry vanity, full shower and linen closet along with extra wall cabinet and charming bead-board. MBR is expansive with gorgeous knotty pine accent wall and spacious alcove, perfect for retreat area or office set-up. 2 corner windows plus additional window offer natural light most of day. Conveniently located to shopping, dining and major roadways. Schedule your tour today!