16 Flint Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Spacious 5 or 4 bedroom brick and vinyl colonial home in a peaceful setting. The welcoming marble foyer leads from the double door front entry to a living room and dining room with a custom chandelier. The dining room opens to the kitchen, updated within the last 10 years with upgraded granite countertops, a generous island, electric cooktop, and stainless steel appliances. Adjacent breakfast area and the office, which could be used as a bedroom offer views of the stunning deck and private back yard. A hallway leads from the kitchen to a large, sunlit family room with wood-burning fireplace, another bedroom, powder room, and laundry room. Upstairs, the primary suite is a luxury retreat with bedroom, sitting room, front balcony, and spacious walk-in closet. The primary bathroom features heated flooring, tiled shower, and a soaking “bubble tub. ” Two additional large bedrooms and a hall bath complete the second level. The oversized 3-car garage with an epoxied floor includes access to a finished basement media or exercise room. The storage room/mechanical/workshop area is also available. The private backyard offers extensive space for entertainment, including almost 40’ of deck seating, a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen/grilling station, and an elevated in-ground heated saltwater pool with a raised spa. Over the past 32 years, numerous updates have been made, including most recently a newer roof, owned solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC, tankless hot water heater, well pump, water filter and softening system, attic insulation, tilt-in windows and automated window shades. Located on 0.73 acres in the Corner Ketch area, Newark. Minutes to White Clay Creek State Park and Hockessin, this property is not to be missed. The quiet community features a lovely park-like entrance and pond. Seller is downsizing and prefers settlement to be followed by a 2-week "rent-back period" in order to transition to their new home.