Milton, DE 19968 16616 Howard Millman Lane

Rare Opportunity in the amenity-rich community of Paynters Mill! Situated on a premium private homesite overlooking the pond and open community space, this popular Berkeley model by Beazer Homes offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and scenic surroundings. A welcoming two-story foyer opens to a spacious great room featuring a fireplace with custom built-ins, a large kitchen with center island, and a bright dining area with soaring cathedral ceilings. The open-concept floor plan is ideal for entertaining, with a formal dining room just off the kitchen and a beautiful sunroom overlooking the patio and tranquil pond. Enjoy peaceful nature views, birdwatching, and local wildlife right from your backyard retreat. The rear paver patio is enhanced with two retractable awnings, allowing you to relax outdoors in comfort and shade. The first-floor owners suite offers privacy and convenience, complete with a walk-in closet featuring a custom organization system and a spacious ensuite bath with soaking tub and tiled shower. Also on the main level are an additional bedroom or office, laundry room, and powder room. Upstairs, youll find three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a storage room. One of the bedrooms, featuring French doors, is perfectly suited as a family room, flex space, or guest bedroom. The detached two-car garage includes pull-down stairs leading to a fully floored and reinforced attic storage area. Lovingly maintained by the original owner, this home has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout, including a new 40-year roof (2025), paver patio, deluxe landscaping with crepe myrtles and butterfly bush, retractable awnings, two new HVAC systems (2016), Navien tankless water heater (2021), encapsulated crawl space, attic storage above garage, three-season sunroom, custom window treatments, built-ins surrounding the fireplace, sun tubes upstairs, and much more. Paynters Mill offers exceptional amenities including a community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, bocce ball, pickleball, walking trails, half basketball court, horseshoe pits, social events, expansive green spaces, and picturesque ponds. Conveniently located within walking distance to shops and restaurants at the community entrance, and just minutes from Lewes, Milton, area beaches, and coastal attractions. Start living the beach lifestyle today and dont miss the video tour!