Shell House, the most spectacular private compound on the Atlantic Ocean and Silver Lake in the most desired location along the Delaware coast. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to own an oceanfront estate situated on almost an acre of ocean to lake property, consisting of two building lots (third lot option available). This spacious home originally built in 1920 boasts 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, multiple living areas, an abundance of outdoor living space and much more. The sprawling main level is excellent for entertaining with an oversized gourmet kitchen including a 6-burner gas range, two ovens, range hood, Sub-Zero refrigerators, ice maker, built-in microwave, marble countertops, travertine tile floors, wet bar area and butler's pantry. The expansive living room features a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous exposed beams and antique tile floors. In addition, a formal dining room with hardwood floors and wood-burning fireplace, separate den and two wings, each with two guest bedrooms. Continue upstairs to find a luxurious master suite overlooking the ocean and Silver Lake, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and twin bathrooms. In addition, the second level includes two guest bedrooms with ensuite baths. Enjoy warm summer days in one of the various outdoor living areas including a beautiful courtyard with fountain, in-ground pool overlooking Silver Lake, oceanfront brick patio, formal gardens and more. Words cannot describe this property - it is truly profound.
- Price:
- $14,900,000
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Full Baths:
- 5
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Square Footage:
- 7,800
- Acreage:
- 0.94
- Year Built:
- 1920
- MLS #:
- DESU129744
- Street Address:
- 2 Penn St
- City:
- Rehoboth Beach
- State:
- DE
- Postal Code:
- 19971
- County:
- Sussex
- Area:
- Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
- Subdivision:
- None Available
- Listing Status:
- For Sale - Active
Building
- Basement Type:
- Partial, Partially Finished
- Building Security:
- Security System
- Dwelling Type:
- Detached
- Exterior Features:
- Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outside Shower, Private Beach, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains, Lawn Sprinkler
- Finished Above Ground Square Footage:
- 7800
- Finished Square Feet:
- 7800
- Fireplace:
- Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile/
Brick
- Has Basement:
- Yes
- Interior Features:
- Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceilngfan(s), Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/
Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), Master Bedroom - Ocean Front, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Square Footage Source:
- Estimated
- Stories:
- 2
- Style:
- Traditional
- Total Building Square Footage:
- 7800
- Type Of Roof:
- Shingle, Wood
- View:
- Ocean, Lake
- Year Built:
- 1920
- Year Built Source:
- Estimated
Land
- Approximate Lot Size Range Source:
- Plat Map/
Survey
- Conforms To Zoning:
- Medium Residential
- Federal Flood Zone:
- Zone Ao
- Lot Features:
- Landscaping, Subdivision Possible
- Lot Square Footage:
- 40959.00
- Road Frontage:
- 150
- Road Type:
- Paved
Listing
- Days On Market:
- 23
- Originating Mls:
- Bright
- Special Conditions Of Sale:
- Standard
- Terms:
- Cash, Conventional
Location
- Building Name:
- None Available
- Street Type:
- Street
- Subdivision:
- None Available
- Tax Municipality:
- Sussex County
Money
- County Taxes:
- 975.00
- Price Per Square Foot:
- 1910.26
- Property Taxes:
- $9,626
- Tax Year:
- 2018
Rooms
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level:
- 3.00
- Full Bathrooms On Upper Level:
- 3
- Laundry:
- Basement
Structures
- Detached Garage Capacity:
- 3
- Fence:
- Partially, Privacy, Wood
- Garage Capacity:
- 3.00
- Garage Description:
- Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
- Has Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Description:
- Stone Driveway
- Parking Type:
- Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Pool Description:
- Yes - Personal
Systems
- Appliances:
- Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/
Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Cooling Fuel:
- Electric
- Cooling System:
- Central A/
C, Zoned
- Electricity:
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Existing Water:
- Public
- Heating:
- Central, Zoned
- Heating Fuel:
- Oil
- Sewage Type:
- Public Sewer
- Water Heater:
- Electric
Water
- Has Water Access:
- Yes
- Water Access Type:
- Private Access
- Water Body Type:
- Ocean
- Water Name:
- Atlantic Ocean
- Water View:
- Yes
- Waterfront:
- Yes
- Waterfront Description:
- Sandy Beach
- Waterfront Footage:
- 150
Source
-
Listing Provided By Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
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