4 Beds
5 Baths
4,596 SqFt
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,596 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,596 sqft
Price per Sqft $999
Lot Size 0.411 Acres
MLS Listing ID DESU2103202
Financing Cash,Conventional
Style Coastal
Subdivision None Available
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Short Sale No
HOA Y/N N
Originating MLS BRIGHT
Available Date 2026-02-12
Property Description
Experience the brilliant evolution of "The Light Keeper's House," an impeccably restored 1850s treasure on historic Pilottown Road. This architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends luxury and history, and includes the canal front parcel directly across the street complete with five private boat slips and wide-open scenic views. Thoughtfully renovated through the centuries and perfected in 2004, the residence retains its soul with preserved random-width heart pine floors and authentic exposed beams, while introducing two soaring additions that flood the home with natural light through vaulted ceilings and skylights.
The interior is a masterclass in coastal sophistication, centered around a gourmet chef's kitchen equipped with a Wolf 6-burner professional range, premium stainless appliances, and a striking emerald-tiled backsplash. Elegant entertaining flows from the formal dining room, anchored by a massive white-washed masonry fireplace, to the sun-drenched sun room featuring classic terracotta hex-tile flooring and panoramic views. A fully equipped butler's pantry with a wine cooler and additional prep space ensures seamless hosting for gatherings of any size.
The grand living spaces are defined by impeccable craftsmanship, including added crown moldings, wide baseboards, and a stately brick fireplace in the Great Room. Upstairs, the expansive double-decker porches offer a front-row seat to the salt air and the gentle rhythm of the canal. The lifestyle continues outdoors in the amazingly lush, oversized backyard & curated gardens, creating a private sanctuary that is a rare find in the heart of Lewes.
This is a peerless offering where historic charm meets modern luxury in one of the absolute best locations in Delaware. From the professional-grade culinary heart of the home to the five private slips waiting for your fleet, every detail of this property has been polished to perfection. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of maritime history in the first town of the first state!
Location
State DE
County Sussex
Area Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
Zoning TN
Rooms
Other Rooms Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Library, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Other, Office, Media Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Breakfast Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Other
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned
Flooring Tile/Brick, Carpet, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Brick, Wood
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Skylights
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Propane - Leased
1-purchase type For Sale
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Garage Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 10
Utilities Available Cable TV Available
Waterfront Y
Waterfront Description Private Dock Site
Water Access Y
Water Access Desc Personal Watercraft (PWC),Private Access,Boat - Powered
View Canal, Water, Panoramic, Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Metal
Street Surface Paved
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Road Frontage Public
Parking Type Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 10
Building
Lot Description Bulkheaded, Landscaping, Rear Yard
New Construction N
Story 2
Foundation Block, Crawl Space
Lot Dimensions 62.22 x 219.05 x 60.94 x 215.96
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Coastal
Story 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Schools
School District Cape Henlopen
Others
Senior Community No
Tax Amount $3,527
Tax Year 2025
Tax ID 335-04.18-51.00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4596
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Special Sale Standard
