Do you ever dream of owning a beautiful home near one of our many waterways? While it might be top-of-mind more often during the warm months when so many flock to our many ocean and bay communities, your search can be a lot more pleasurable on autumn days with picture-perfect weather and smaller crowds.
Which is good reason to go to a new “Beach Homes” section of our Active Adults Web site https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/homes-on-water/ that’s been created to help you learn about some of our best waterside communities and view properties that are on the market. It includes beachfront homes and those around the inland bays, including well-established communities that are an easy drive or bike ride from the water.
GET THE LAY OF THE LAND with an overview of several communities that are spotlighted on the Beach Homes portal page https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/homes-on-water/ . You’ll see six distinct areas representing access to the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, Indian River Inlet and our lovely inland bays. You’ll also get an overview of the types of homes available – from older homes in and around Lewes Beach to resort-style homes at The Peninsula to grand and lovely homes in Rehoboth and Bethany for folks who want to be as close as possible to our spectacular summertime hotspots.
GET A LEG UP ON A COMPETITIVE MARKET by signing up to be notified about upcoming and new listings of homes that tend to sell very quickly due to the large number of people who want to live close to the water. We have a special list https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/user/register/ that enables our agents to understand what you’re looking for so they’re prepared to connect with you the moment your dream home becomes available – or even before it’s listed.
LEARN ABOUT SECLUDED COMMUNITIES SURROUNDED BY NATURE. The site features details about communities in and around the southern part of Sussex County, which is blessed with the Assawoman Bay and farther north along Delaware Bay.
The Refuge at Dirickson Creek https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/the-refuge-at-dirickson-creek/ is especially notable for its fine homes and waterside location. And there are many Ocean View area homes that offer proximity to our best golf courses and nearby access to the water as well https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/area/ocean-view-de/.
Not far away is Peninsula https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/peninsula/ on the Indian River Bay, a gated community easily accessible to spectacular water views and activities. This is one of our most successful resort communities, featuring all of the amenities you expect along with the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which was awarded the designation of a “certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” based on its robust environmental initiatives. The community also includes 800 acres of beautiful open space along with condos, villas, custom homes and homesites.
Farther up the coast on Delaware Bay, the Broadkill area is adjacent to the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, with more than 4,000 acres of unspoiled natural habitat https://delawarebayshorebyway.org/destinations/prime-hook-national-wildlife-refuge/. The beach is long and pristine, with spectacular views over the bay and of the marshlands as well.
LIVE YOUR BIGGEST DREAMS IN OUR MOST POPULAR TOWNS. For good reasons, the site zeroes in on some of our most beloved communities.
In Lewes https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/area/lewes-de/, you’ll find homes on a gorgeous and wide beach curving along Delaware Bay. It’s just half a mile from a gorgeous and historic downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants, museums, gardens and a Town Dock on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.
In Rehoboth you’ll find some of the area’s grandest homes, including those within walking distance of one of the nation’s most popular ocean beaches. You’ll also see homes in planned communities that are a short drive or bike-ride away and that often feature extensive amenities, including pools, club houses, tennis and pickleball courts and walking trails.
Farther south, Bethany offers wide sandy beaches on the ocean, verdant parks, a fun seaside town with great restaurants, and a quiet family-friendly lifestyle. There are many large homes on or within walking distance of the ocean and others near the Indian River Bay.