Like new and loaded with premium upgrades, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home by Schell Brothers in the coveted Peninsula Lakes community offers refined coastal living with the look and feel of a professionally designed model. Completed in 2024 with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, the home showcases high-end finishes and a tasteful design. Perfectly positioned on a premium homesite adjacent to open space, you’ll enjoy added privacy and pastoral views. This lovely home welcomes you with manicured landscaping, a covered front porch, and board-and-batten shutters. Inside, a craftsman-style entry door with transom window opens to engineered 5-inch hardwood flooring spanning much of the main level. A designer color palette and Hunter Douglas plantation shutters elevate the interior, while a rare four-foot extension across most of the home enhances the spacious, open layout—ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Coastal-inspired two-panel beaded arch doors add charm and character throughout. At the center of the home, the gourmet kitchen is both functional and beautiful. A large granite island with wainscoting and soft-close drawers anchors the space, surrounded by soft-close solid wood cabinetry with trim, under-cabinet lighting, subway tile backsplash, and upgraded GE Profile stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop and wall oven. A pantry, Kohler Vault sink, and Tiffany-style pendant lighting complete this chef-worthy showpiece. The adjoining dining area flows seamlessly into a bright living room with vaulted ceiling with fan, oversized picture windows, and a marble-surround gas fireplace—creating an inviting yet sophisticated gathering space. An atrium door with custom shutter leads to the extended rear patio, partially covered and outfitted with a ceiling fan and natural gas line for grilling, all overlooking serene open space. A rear balcony adds architectural interest to the home’s elevation. The main-level primary suite is a tranquil retreat featuring a tray ceiling, ceiling fan, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath with dual-sink solid wood vanity, custom tile flooring, and a beautifully tiled shower with bench seating, frameless glass door, and grab bar. A stylish powder room and well-appointed laundry room with washer, gas dryer, solid wood cabinetry, and upgraded tile flooring complete the first floor. Upstairs, oak tread stairs with painted risers and white square balusters lead to a hardwood-floored loft overlooking the main living area—perfect for a home office or relaxation space. Three generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space, share a full bath with tub, shower doors, and linen closet. One bedroom enjoys its own private balcony, ideal for quiet mornings or evenings under the stars. Recessed lighting enhances the home throughout. A full-size, floored third-level attic offers abundant storage and potential for future expansion. Additional upgrades include an April Aire humidifier, tankless Rinnai water heater, Ring security system, smart locks and thermostat, and owner-managed irrigation system. With over 2, 500 square feet of high-performance living space and integrated smart technology, this home truly has it all. Residents of Peninsula Lakes enjoy exceptional resort-style amenities, including a clubhouse with lounge, bar, fitness center, yoga studio, and billiards room; an outdoor pool with lazy river, lap lanes, and splash pad; tennis and pickleball courts; bocce and horseshoe areas; dog parks; scenic lakes; walking trails; and more. Located just minutes from Indian River Bay and approximately 13 miles from the Atlantic beaches, this home offers the very best of coastal Delaware living. Schedule your private showing today and experience it for yourself.