302 E Howard St, VIOLA

$1,280,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,319 Sqft
3.8 Acres
8 Garages

*$20,000 seller credit is being offered* Remarkable, custom-built estate boasts quality construction, thoughtful additions and limitless potential for the next owners to discover. Quality of the build was at the forefront including insulation in all walls and 2’x6’ wood was used in walls throughout. Upon arriving you will find that this sprawling home is situated on 3.8 acres which includes plenty of outdoor space, 6 attached garage bays, a 40’x80’ pole building and two sheds. The main home has a welcoming covered front porch that leads you into a spacious foyer with tile flooring that is flanked by a formal dining room and sitting room. To the right is the formal dining room that has plenty of space for furniture and creates a functional room for gatherings. To the left of the foyer is the spacious sitting room with double door entry into the in-law suite. Connected to the sitting room is a well-sized den, perfect for a home office. Next to the den is a sunroom with plenty of windows allowing in natural light, and a door leading out to the deck, which was built to support a hot tub, and backyard. Continuing on you enter the sprawling kitchen that overlooks the private backyard. Take note that all woodwork in the home was Amish built, including the door trim and cabinets. The large island has electrical outlets, space for seating and even more storage space. Imagine the ease of cooking and socializing with friends and family in this incredible space. A dinette is located between the kitchen and family room. Rounding out the kitchen space is a massive walk-in pantry that has a stackable washer and dryer for main floor use. The family room does not disappoint with gorgeous applewood laminate floorings, a cedar wall and plenty of space for furniture to create a relaxing sanctuary to spend down time. Heading towards the attached garages, there are two coat closets and the first full bathroom with a stall shower. Upstairs you will find three well-sized secondary bedrooms that share a full hall bathroom with a tub shower, deep linen closet and dual sink vanity. In the third bedroom you can access the attic by standard stairs leading to the incredible storage space that has 2’x10’ load bearing flooring. The main laundry room is on the second floor for added convenience. Completing this level is the primary suite that has double door entry into the spacious bedroom and another set leading into the attached bathroom. Bathroom has a tiled stall shower, two separate vanities, commode room, a jetted tub and access to the enormous walk-in closet with deep storage space. Back downstairs, one of the most notable features of this property is the 781 sqft in-law suite. It has endless potential, whether it be for family to stay close by or its current use as a rental. This space has a full kitchen, living room with vaulted ceilings, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, attached 2-car garage with washer and dryer hookup and attic storage space and accessibility features such as lever door handles, 36” doors and a roll-in shower. Back over at the main house the jaw dropping garages and pole building attached to this home are incredible! All have piping for compressed air built-in and can all be accessed from the main house. The first garage is oversized and has three garage bays with openers for each door. The 2nd garage has a 2-car overhead door with opener, a manual single door, and cabinetry and shelving along the back wall. This garage has a standard staircase to an additional storage area that has plywood flooring and electric outlets. In the breezeway there is an oil tank for the garage/pole building heaters and can be used to fuel equipment, next you will enter a 40’x80’ pole building that has a 12’x12’ RV overhead door, and a manual 8 ft overhead door to access the backyard. The quality and attention to detail in this home truly shine through - schedule a tour today to see everything it has to offer for yourself!

Essential Information
MLS® #DEKT2028522
Price$1,280,000
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4.00
Full Baths4
Square Footage4,319
Acres3.80
Year Built1998
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeDetached
StyleContemporary
StatusActive
Community Information
Address302 E Howard St
AreaLake Forest (30804)
SubdivisionNONE AVAILABLE
CityVIOLA
CountyKENT-DE
StateDE
Zip Code19979
Amenities
ParkingPaved Driveway
# of Garages8
Amenities

Attic, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Central Vacuum

Garages

Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized

Interior
Interior FeaturesFloor Plan-Traditional
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral A/C
# of Stories2
Stories2 Story
Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless, Central Vacuum, Water Conditioner

Exterior
ExteriorVinyl Siding
Exterior FeaturesDeck(s), Porch(es)
FoundationCrawl Space
School Information
DistrictLAKE FOREST
ElementaryLAKE FOREST NORTH
MiddleCHIPMAN
HighLAKE FOREST
Additional Information
ZoningNA
Listing Details
Office Contact3026770020
Office

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Property History
Price Reduced from $1,380,000 to $1,280,000
Status Changed from Coming Soon to Active
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Listing information last updated on February 4th, 2025 at 5:45am EST.

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