362 Bay Ave, Milford, DE 19963

Steps away from Slaughter Beach this one-of-a-kind 4 BRs/1 ~ bath property in beachfront community has it all! Bay views, 4,000 sq. ft. with 1,000 sq. ft. retail/office space, 900 sq. ft. 4-car garage, 300 sq. ft. mid-1800s cottage, added porch, renovated deck, attic, 2 heat pumps (1 new, 1 (2011), 15-plus parking, walkable to tennis/BB cts. and play area, all tucked in quiet enclave bordering Prime Hook Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy intermittent new hardwoods, new SS appliances, renovated bath, new paint, and more! Newly planted apple trees dot property, while new shells, gravel and greenery front multiple-door entrances that access both white siding home and/or store front. Open front porch to enjoy beach air! Sunroom in sea blue with hardwoods and series of 12 windows offers approachable space for pre-or-post-beach sitting. LR is beyond where area rug warms hardwood floors, crown molding adds dimension and furniture placement allows for views to sunroom and serene street. Past LR is dining area for kitchen, which sits adjacent with hardwood floors, wood cabinets, SS appliances, and dual-door floor-to-ceiling pantry. Front-to-back floor plan conts. with FR beyond dining area with hardwoods. This room talks tried-and-true comfort! Back door leads to big deck with fringe benefit of it backing up to preserve and providing million-dollar views. Sunken office with hall closet or plumbed for PR, walk-up floored attic and alcove for desk currently links home and retail space. Huge retail space has 2 separate front doors, string of windows, hardwoods and front corner desk/bar. White cabinets line 1 wall, while 2 walls have natural wood beadboard. Great sun-infused family/customer friendly space! Back door leads to mud room with walk-in refrigerator and sink across back wall deemed for cleaning fish and sliders lead to deck, offering bay to table in minutes! Arched door from kitchen is flattering architectural element and leads to 3BRs where 1 BR features bay window, while another BR has hardwoods and built-in alcove. Hall bath boasts ceramic tile floor, shower and dark cherry vanity, and convenient W & D. Built-to-code garage (2011) with 10 x 13 door, work bench and 2nd floor office, plus shed. Stamp of history in this moved-to-the-property mid 1800s cottage. Charm of era endures with covered front porch, original woodwork, built-in cabinet/desk and 2nd floor with 5 windows/closet. Guest suite, play house, office! Cross street and you are at the beach! Fun and sun!