The residences in Carrington are designed for luxury and flexibility, featuring expansive footprints and custom-caliber finishes.
Floor Plans: The community offers several large-scale plans, including the Peterman II, Reston, Kramer, and Nelson.
Square Footage: Homes start around 2,400 square feet and range up to over 3,145+ square feet, with many models offering second-story lofts or additional owner’s suites.
Key Features: Homes feature soaring two-story living rooms, first-floor primary suites, and gourmet kitchens with substantial center islands. Architectural details like open-walled catwalks and vaulted ceilings are standard, creating bright, airy interiors flooded with natural light.

Carrington trades high-overhead clubhouses and pools for low fees and private space:
Nature-Centric Environment: The primary "amenity" is the land itself, providing residents with the freedom to create their own private backyard oases.
Secluded Recreation: The low-traffic, private road within the community is ideal for quiet evening strolls or biking.
Boutique Privacy: Without the noise and crowds of a public clubhouse, residents enjoy a consistently peaceful and secure environment.

There is a specific "insider" prestige to moving to Lewes, DE when you choose a boutique community like Carrington. As one of the best neighborhoods in Lewes, DE, it offers a refined version of coastal living. You can spend your morning browsing the high-end boutiques on Second Street or biking the Junction and Breakwater Trail, then retreat to a quiet estate where you can’t hear the Route 1 bustle. It’s a neighborhood that appeals to those who have "arrived" and want a home that reflects their success through quality and space rather than resort gimmicks.

Beaches: Less than 5-7 miles to the historic district of Lewes Beach and the dunes of Cape Henlopen State Park.
Education: Located within the top-rated Cape Henlopen School District, just minutes from Love Creek Elementary and Beacon Middle School.
Daily Life: Less than 5 miles to Route 1 for tax-free shopping at the Tanger Outlets and major grocery stores.
Dining: A quick trip to the "Culinary Coast" favorites like Agave and The Station on Kings.

Carrington offers a remarkably low-cost lifestyle due to its boutique nature.
Monthly Fee: Approximately $85 to $105 per month (often billed as $250-$310 quarterly). (As of April 2026).

• Fee Inclusions:

  • Maintenance and insurance of the community's private road.

  • Upkeep of common area landscaping and signage.

  • Professional property management and common area snow clearing.

Residents at Carrington frequently cite the "freedom of land" as their favorite feature. They love that they don't have a neighbor's house "on top of them" and have the physical room to park a boat or build a custom pool house. The energy efficiency of the Insight Homes is another major draw; neighbors often share stories of surprisingly low heating and cooling costs despite their homes' large, vaulted footprints.

Living in Carrington allows you to fully capitalize on the Delaware Advantage:
Zero Sales Tax: Keep more of your savings for coastal dining and high-end home furnishings.
Incredibly Low Property Taxes: Sussex County property taxes remain some of the most competitive in the United States.
Retiree Protections: Social Security is not taxed in Delaware, and the state offers significant income tax exclusions for those over 60.