5350 MILLINGTON RD Clayton, DE 19938

Charming custom contemporary colonial in Clayton! Positioned back off quiet country road, long driveway leads to this 3 BRs/2 bath yellow siding, black shutter home located on 1-acre, while decorative blue wood lighthouse stands amid gravel bed, offering whimsical touch. Upgrades include granite countertops, carpeting and new paint upstairs (2019) and LL paint (2012). Step into angled open floor plan, where hardwood floors and natural wood trim around doors appear in foyer and beyond, carpeted staircase is in front and angled to 1 side is LR and angled to other side is DR. Full view of main rooms offers warm welcome. To right is LR with tan carpeting and 2 windows on front wall and back walls. Dual-ceiling fans and double entrances confirm generous size of room. To left is hall that leads past PR with white vanity, clay-color paint and octagon window, laundry room and 2-car garage with bump-out storage and back door. Also, to left is large DR, where lengthy dining room table and china cabinet easily fit. Kitchen sits beyond DR with only wall separating 2 rooms, keeping conversation simple. Sun-splashed dining nook with dual windows and glass sliders is opposite full kitchen with whitewashed cabinets, granite countertops, and black Bosch DW/Samsung SS refrigerator/Kenmore stovetop. Built-in breadbox and glass-pane door cabinets are perks-plus! Partially finished carpeted, tile LL offers casual, laid-back living with built-in bar with mirror backdrop and glass shelves. Dark gray paint is made more dramatic with accent wall of Terracotta-color paint. Turned carpeted staircase leads to 2nd level to 2 secondary BRs with natural light and neutral carpeting, and full bath with white vanity and tub/shower. MBR is sweeping boasting 3 windows plus retreat area, where one can unwind after long day! Private bath offers 2-sink vanity, jacuzzi, shower and walk-in closet that encourages easy and effortless organization. From kitchen through glass sliders, 4 steps lead to large, open patio with dining area, benches and hot tub! Beyond is retaining pool, cleverly providing water views and offering separation from neighboring yard. Landscaped beds dot property, while to right is row of 30-plus- ft. evergreens. In corner is quaint yellow/blue shed mirroring home s exterior, making shed look right at home. Driveway expands at end to incorporate 4 parking spaces. Home is merely 2 miles to Clayton and 4 miles to Smyrna. Make the most of living on Millington Dr!