8 Heather Loft Ct, Bear, DE 19701

A beauty in Bear! Charming home with contemporary vibe nestled in coveted Country Woods community. Travel past meticulously-maintained homes, large front-yard acreage, lamp posts dotting streets, and park benches skirting pond with bubbling fountain to coveted cul-de-sac and impressive almost 2,500 sq.-ft., 4BRs/2 bath Colonial. Dual-width driveway leads to front-entry 2-car garage and cream siding/slate blue shutter home with sprawling terrace where chairs and fire pit, along with covered front porch with additional seating provide no-expiration invitation to relax and enjoy the quiet sounds of suburban living. Interior of home touts new-trend dove gray paint throughout and open concept floor plan. Foyer features tile floor and layout of home provides lots of immediate interest! To right sits handsome exposed cherry wood turned staircase. To left is seamless front-to-back LR/DR blend with crown molding and gorgeous, richly unique wide-plank Australian Cypress hardwood floors, here and throughout main level, deservedly earning home first-class ranking in elegance. Front part of home is deemed LR where bump-out, walk-in bay window could easily be home to potted plants that will bring punch of color to room or sitting area where seating offers sunlight and serene views. wall, on either side of the room, mark the entrance to DR with pewter chandelier with up-lighting. Both rooms are sizable and gray paint acts as neutral canvas, and is welcoming to accent colors. Kitchen is comprised of oak cabinets, Corian countertops, and white appliances. Contemporary flair of angled 3-sided 2-tiered countertop opens up kitchen and faces both breakfast nook and adjacent FR, creating instant conversation venues. Triple window stretches across back wall with window on each side, creating sun-infused dining space. Tucked between breakfast nook and FR is French door that leads to deck. 2 single windows border wood-burning gray/white marble FP on back wall in FR, while ceiling fan identifies conversation area. All windows along back of home look to private backyard. Floor plan wraps around to foyer with hall that juts off and leads to large, unfinished LL which could easily be rec/game/play room, PR and laundry room. Along with W & D, driftwood-style flooring graces laundry room floor and 2 sets of DD closets (1 pantry/ 1 storage) offer easily-accessible canned goods, snacks and household items. 1/2 glass pane door leads to side yard, plus access to 2-car garage with shelving. Main level turned staircase has volume ceiling and geometric split of white and gray paint. Steel gray carpeting is throughout 2nd level, continuing with new neutral palette. To right of staircase hall bath with dual-sink vanity, tan-tile shower/tub and deep skylight is conveniently nearby to 3 secondary BRs in colors of dove gray, pale lemon yellow and hint of sky blue with plenty of closet space and natural light. Top of stairs is DD entrance into MBR with 3 windows spanning wall and 2-plus-ft. bump out that lends extra space for furniture placement, along with additional footage for retreat area for post-work, pre-bed down time. Hall off main MBR area has DD slider closets plus walk-in closet, and ends at master bath of his-and-hers separate vanities flanking ample soaking tub with window above. White tile shower and ceramic tile floor keep with clean lines and edgy ambiance of rest of home. Expansive deck off back takes advantage of shade-splashed times of day and trio of built-in benches offers best seats in the house. No need for chairs cluttering deck and infringing on entertaining space! Series of tall trees line back/side yards, providing pocket of privacy. Kings Croft Park is down the street, and Rt. 7 and Rt. 40 corridor, chock full of restaurants, grocery/convenience stores, gas stations, shops and more are within minutes. Note, Halo 5 whole house water filtration system and gas/hot water heater (2018) and high-efficiency Lenox HVAC (2015). Move-in ready!