816 N Aikens Tavern Ct Newark, DE 19702

Why wait for new construction when you can own this pristine 6 yr old home on a premium cul-de-sac lot backing to trees with loads of great builder upgrades?! Original owners have lovingly cared for this home. Beautiful curb appeal starts your tour with lush green lawn, dark mulched landscape beds with flowering bushes/perennials, freshly power-washed exterior, double driveway & covered front entry! Newly painted front door opens to a hardwood entry & the home's formal Living Room featuring neutral carpet, double windows for great natural light, turned staircase to the 2nd floor, 9' ceilings, coat closet & a convenient Powder Room featuring pedestal sink. Heading past the stairs is the large Family Room & lovely open floor plan including the Gourmet Kitchen and Morning Room addition! The Family Room features neutral carpet, 2 rear facing windows, lighted ceiling fan & recessed lighting. The Kitchen offers gleaming hardwood floors, a gourmet expanded island w/ room for 3 stools, granite counters, recessed lighting, double sink, upgraded 42' cabinets w/ roll out shelves, 2-tiered lazy susan, under-mount lighting, tile backsplash, SS appliances, pantry & mud room area with inside access to the oversized 2-car garage! The Morning Room addition adds lovely extra natural light & versatile uses featuring cathedral ceiling, continued hardwood floors, Breakfast Bar granite Counter w/ pendant lighting rough-in & a French door exit w/ safety railing for future use if you add steps or future patio/deck! Upstairs, the spacious Master Bedroom offers tray ceiling (w/elec outlet for future lighting), 2 side windows, large 13x6 walk-in closet w/ window & private full bath w/ tile floors, double vanity, decorative tile surround soaking tub & fully tiled shower stall! All 3 additional Bedrooms on this floor are spacious & bright w/ neutral carpets, large closets for plenty of storage & lighted ceiling fans! In the hallway, take note of the good sized linen closet, the oversized laundry room complete w/ Washer & Dryer, vinyl flooring & a great 4x4 sized extra storage/workspace area (perfect for shelving, ironing board, etc.) and a 2nd full bath featuring tile floors, vanity sink, chrome fixtures & tiled tub/shower combo! Looking for even more living space? Head down to the finished basement! Take note of the lovely half-wall shelf that spans the width of the turned landing as you head downstairs, where you can display your family pictures, artwork, or other personal decor! At the bottom of the steps, you will find a Bonus Room at the right - a great space you could make into your Home Office, a Playroom, an Exercise Room or Hobby area w/ multiple convenient utility accesses for main water, sewer clear out, etc. There's also a fully enclosed 3-piece rough-in for future 3rd full bath ready for you to design! You will surely appreciate the large additional Family/Recreation Room offering recessed lighting, neutral carpet & paint, and French door accessing the extra wide walk out stairs to the backyard! The huge 24x18 unfinished room provides you tons of additional storage space, is fully insulated & houses the home's HVAC & Hot Water Heater. Don't miss the additional storage at the deep closet under the stair case with sump pump at the rear as well. The private backyard has fresh mulch, flowering trees, maturing evergreens, rose bushes & backs to trees! This home is truly a gem in move-in condition for its new owner! Conveniently located near loads of shopping, dining & entertainment options, as well as the wonderful outdoor activities offered nearby at Lums Pond State Park w/ Nature Center, Zip Line, Boating & more as well as the Glasgow Park w/ skate park, tennis courts, play grounds, dog park & walking trails! Just minutes to Major Routes I-95, Rts 896, 40 & Del 1 making it quick & easy to commute north or south! Put this great home on your next tour! See it! Love it! Buy it!