433 Preakness Run, Newark, DE 19702

Prime living on Preakness Run! Nestled past hum of small-town Newark, set in beautiful countryside and perched on edge of cul-de-sac in Old Post Farm is this 4BRs/2.5 bath classic colonial with added great room, finished LL and promise of plentiful main-living space! Situated across from charming community park, this regal home showcases gray siding accented with black shutters/millwork and soft blue front door. Rounded shrubs line driveway up to front-entry 2-car garage, as well as sidewalk that leads to open, elevated entry. Home’s updates include new roof/HVAC/W & D/upstairs carpeting/LR lighting/LR and DR crown molding/paint throughout/tile and vanity in hall bath/lights in primary BR and kitchen/PR vanity/and encapsulated crawl space (2021) new hardwood floors (2019) recently finished LL/upgraded appliances/replaced all hinges/doorknobs and added great room, laundry room and deck (2008)! 2-story foyer is bathed in natural light thanks to Palladian window combined with transom window over front door. New gray paint palette offers contrast to new wide-planked wood floors, handsome staircase is centered, and open floorplan allows views through to kitchen and beyond to great room. To right, LR’s standout is bonus, walk-in bay window on side wall that enhances natural light and adds square footage. To left, DR mimics LR with hardwoods and paint color, and adds chair rail. PR is tucked off hall. Sweeping kitchen and FR, linked together, sit to back of home, while great room is beyond and is connected through oversized entrance with transom window as well as pass-through window in kitchen. This triangle of space begs for entertaining! Kitchen features maple cabinets, black appliances and open space with tucked away laundry room with pet tub, row of cabinets and back door. 2 columns and ½ walls mark entrance into FR of hardwoods, crown molding and succession of 5 windows! Sunken great room is magnificent with vaulted ceiling and sequence of windows/transom windows that wrap around room and dramatic gas FP with ceramic tile surround. Incredible upscale room for down-time relaxation! Spectacular finished LL is footprint of main level and has barnwood-style floor, accent wood wall/columns, 2-tier bar with wood countertops/built-in cabinets/wine rack, and generous TV area. 2nd level boasts 3 secondary BRs of new gray carpeting and DD closets, and full bath of new ceramic tile floor, cabinet vanity with vessel sink, and built-in shelves with ceramic glass backsplash. Angled DD entrance grants access to primary BR of 2 closets and bath of dual-sink vanity and tiled tub/shower. Spacious new deck looks to fenced-in, tree-line backyard. Serene setting! Home is nearby to I-95/Rt. 896. Noteworthy home in Newark!