Welcome to 40 Bethany Forest Dr located in the quiet community of Bethany Forest. This beautiful home is located on 1.64 acres overlooking the wetlands of the Indian River Bay. If you are searching for privacy, peace and tranquility...look no further! This gorgeous home is a spectacular retreat. Enjoy panoramic views of wetlands, water, nature and wildlife from the solitude of your backyard. To enhance relaxation and privacy, this home offers a fenced in and well landscaped backyard with an inground pool surrounded by beautiful pavers, a large open sundeck to catch some rays and for those who prefer shade, a breezy screened in porch...all overlooking acres of wetlands and wildlife. The bright and airy floor plan of this open concept coastal home is inviting and perfect for entertaining family and friends. Enter the front door into an attractive foyer leading to an enormous greatroom boasting a 2 story beamed ceiling, wood burning fireplace and wood flooring. The designer white kitchen is open to the the great room, has honed granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful fixtures, an exlarge kitchen island with seating, dining area and wood flooring. Off the greatroom, behind a beautiful sliding barn door a hallway leads to 2 roomy guest rooms and a large full hall bath. This addition was added in 2012. On the opposite side of the home a hallway with hardwood flooring leads to 2 additional guest rooms, a full bath, laundry room and a spacious master bedroom. The relaxing master bedroom overlooks the pool and wetlands, has 2 closets and large master bath(renovated in 2019) with double vanities, a soaking tub and shower. If you are looking for some privacy, the second story of this home has expansive rec/multi-purpose room and a full bath. The possibilities for this room and endless. It's currently being used as a bunk, exercise room and TV area.It's Huge! The community of Bethany Forest is a hidden gem with low HOA- less than $500 annually. The community offers a community pool and tennis courts to it's residents. Other improvements to this home include, renovated kitchen and baths, new well pump, new hot water heater, new attic insulation, 2 new HVAC's. 40 Bethany Forest Dr is a spectacular retreat that provides privacy, peace and tranquility yet only 6 miles to Bethany Beach. A perfect place to sit back relax and just get-a-way!