Centreville Home space & style in tranquil setting – The News Journal

By Pam George, contributing writer Published 1:21 p.m. ET April 14, 2017 | Updated 1:22 p.m. ET April 14, 2017

An exemplarily contemporary(Photo: Victoria Dickinson & Associates, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate)

It was love at first sight. As soon as the current owners saw the wooded 5-acre lot on Twaddell Mill Road, just off Route 52 in Centreville, they had to have it. Initially, they planned to take their time before building. But they were so enchanted that the custom contemporary took shape nearly right away. Their labor of love is a remarkable 5,000-square-foot that offers stunning views of protected land in every direction.

An exemplarily contemporary(Photo: Victoria Dickinson & Associates, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate)

Nestled in a valley, this impressive residence has the open, innovative floor plan that has long characterized a contemporary. Its only recently that architects have borrowed this element for Colonial designs.

The foyer includes a floating staircase that gives guests a full view of the living room beyond. Because the living room has a bank of picture windows and a vaulted ceiling, you can also glimpse the stunning scenery outdoors. This room also boasts a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that soars to the apex. The beamed ceiling and wood-trimmed balcony above lend a chic, rustic element that suits the landscape.

Both the entrance hall and the living room flow into the dining room, which seamlessly adjoins the sunroom and renovated kitchen for a continuous light-filled space. Owners cleverly put a formal two-door closet with shelves in the dining room for serving dishes, good china and other items needed for entertaining.

Storage is also a hallmark of the updated kitchen, which has granite countertops, a five-burner cooktop and wraparound counters that provide double duty. For instance, one holds a wet bar with sink and icemaker, which is accessible from the family room. This warm space, which has sliders to the wraparound deck, features the second stone fireplace.

The kitchen adjoins a laundry room that is so large it can easily hold a home office in addition to a built-in desk in the kitchen. Because the laundry room has a door to the two-car garage, it can serve as a mudroom.

An exemplarily contemporary(Photo: Victoria Dickinson & Associates, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate)

All these features are impressive, but it is the step-down sunroom addition that will give most visitors pause. This welcoming space is easily visible from the kitchen, thanks to a breakfast bar (which has shelves on the sunroom side) and the open dining room.

The sunroom holds a spacious seating area and a dining area, both of which have stellar views two ponds stocked with trout, bass and koi and the private slope of protected land.

In another nod toward the future, this contemporary has a first-floor owners suite with a dressing area complete with his-and-her closets and a makeup table a sleeping area and an en suite bathroom with a soaking tub, linen closet and shower. It even has its own balcony.

Upstairs, there are three secondary bedrooms with a full hall bathroom and access to two attics for a generous amount of storage space.

The finished area of the lower level has a fireplace, space for billiards and additional space for a playroom or recreation room. Theres even a full-size stove, sink and fridge. Double doors in the unfinished section open wide, so a canoe, an inflatable dingy or a riding mower can come through. This section also has a workroom, which is perfect for woodworking, gardening or another hobby.

An exemplarily contemporary(Photo: Victoria Dickinson & Associates, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate)

The covered lower deck on this level will entice visitors to pull up an Adirondack chair for a meditative moment. The well-landscaped beds, glistening ponds and gently swaying trees are instantly calming. Stress will melt off your shoulders.

To be sure, the phrase idyllic retreat will come to mind when you tour this home. But keep in mind that it is five minutes from the heart of Centreville. Greenville and Chadds Ford are a quick drive from home.

Located in one of Delawares most desirable zip codes, this property is a rare find for the nature-lover who prizes convenience and the modern lifestyle.

An exemplarily contemporary(Photo: Victoria Dickinson & Associates, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate)

The Home

LOCATION: 66 Twaddell Mill Road, Centreville STYLE: Contemporary, 4 BR, 2.2b; car garage PRICE: $1,185,000 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Red Clay Consolidated NEARBY SHOPPING LOCATIONS: Centreville, Greenville, Chadds Ford, Route 202 DIRECTIONS: Kennett Pike (Route 52) to Twaddell Mill Road.

For more information, call Victoria Dickinson at (302) 463-4720, Victoria Dickinson & Associates, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate. Or, visit dickinsonassociates.com.

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