Nestled on a spacious, corner lot in the award-winning community of Bay Forest, this gorgeous 5 bedroom 3 bathroom home offers the absolute best of coastal living, designed with elegant craftsmanship and boasting modern upgrades throughout. Just minutes from the quaint oceanside town, Bethany Beach, possibilities are endless - enjoy tax free shopping along the avenue, indulge in the infamous Maryland blue crabs or soak up some sunshine while relaxing on the beach. Bay Forest is an amenity-rich community situated on 400 acres of forested woodlands at the mouth of Collins Creek Tributary in Ocean View, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Start your mornings off by walking or biking on the ample trails that wind throughout the neighborhood or head down to the community pier, where you can spend your days fishing with your buddies or kayaking through the creek. The neighborhood highlights an incredible, state-of-the-art clubhouse with a fitness center, three pools equipped with a waterpark, lazy river, lap pool, cabanas and a poolside restaurant, as well as basketball and volleyball courts, bocce ball, a boat launch, putting green, playground and community herb garden. Your weekends will soon be occupied by Friday night happy hour at the clubhouse or around the firepit, where evening gatherings are common. A second clubhouse recently opened and has an elaborate fitness center, recreation barn and a swimming pool with an outdoor lounge. Voted Delaware's Community of the Year and Best Community in the Nation, life at the beach couldn't get any better! Gracefully designed, this coastal-style home features a flawless layout created with the concept of family being the top priority. Water proof vinyl flooring and 5" engineered hardwood flow throughout the open concept living, kitchen and dining space, ensuring entertaining guests is a breeze! Let the gourmet kitchen inspire your inner chef as it highlights 42" Timberlake Sierra Vista Painted Linen cabinets, level 2 granite countertops, a spacious center island that doubles as a breakfast bar and upgraded GE Stainless Steel Appliances, including a wall oven and built in microwave. The recently updated all weather room will quickly become your favorite spot to sip coffee in the mornings or unwind after long days on the beach. The luxurious entry level owner's suite features a walk-in closet and an upgraded, en suite bathroom with a Roman shower, ceramic tile and frameless shower door. This home also features a spacious study, 19x12 screened-in porch, and a giant bonus room upstairs that can be transformed into a second living space or can be utilized as a fifth bedroom. Better yet, this property includes an in-ground electric fence and two collars for your pets as well as complete landscaping and sprinkler service managed by Bright-View Landscaping. Beachside living has never been better - schedule your private tour today to check out this gorgeous home!