The Granary

The homes at The Granary use farmhouse and coastal design.
Home Types: Single-family detached homes and villas or townhomes.
Floor Plans: A heavy emphasis on first-floor primary suites and open floor plans.
Sizes: Range from about 1,437 to 3,709 square feet in the floor plans below, with options for lofts and sunrooms.
Price Range (as of 2026): Homes are expected to start in the mid $400,000s and range into the $600,000s+ for premium lots and larger models.
Key Features: High-efficiency HVAC systems, landscaping included in many sections, garages for 2 or more cars, and large kitchens.

The Granary's planned amenities:
The Clubhouse: A clubhouse designed to look like a modern granary, with gathering rooms and fitness facilities.
Pool: A large outdoor pool and lounge area.
Pickleball & Sports Courts: Dedicated courts for pickleball and other sports.
Interconnected Trail System: Miles of walking and biking trails through the old farm fields and wooded buffers.
Community Garden & Parks: Space for gardening and picnics.

For decades, the land under The Granary at Draper Farm was a working Delaware farm. The homes use modern farmhouse design, and the planned trail system passes preserved silos and open fields. The Broadkill River, for kayaking, and the Milton Theatre are in town.

What is near The Granary in Milton:
Downtown Milton: Home to the Milton Theatre, Dogfish Head Brewery, and the Broadkill River (for kayaking).
Beaches: Only about 12 miles to the boardwalk in Rehoboth or the bay beaches of Lewes.
Nature: Just down the road from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, for birding and hiking.
Shopping: Quick access to the Route 1 corridor for tax-free outlet shopping and major grocery stores.

The community association covers shared upkeep.
Approximate Fee (as of 2026): No figure is on record yet. Ask us for the current figure.
What the Fee Covers: Maintenance of the trail system, clubhouse and pool operations, common area landscaping, and professional community management.
Note: Ask us for the HOA documents on any home you are considering.

The Granary is a new home community in Milton with farm-inspired home designs and a planned amenity package.
Clubhouse: a planned clubhouse with gathering rooms and fitness facilities.
Outdoors: a planned pool, pickleball and sports courts, a community garden and parks.
Trails: walking and biking trails through the old farm fields and wooded buffers.
Maintenance: the fee covers the trail system, clubhouse and pool operations, common area landscaping and professional management.
Fees: ask us for the current figure.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

Read this first: Active Adults Realty is not a tax, legal or financial advisor and nothing below is advice. Confirm every figure with your own tax professional and with Sussex County before you rely on it.
Tax facts for Milton (Sussex County):
Zero Sales Tax: Delaware has no sales tax.
No Social Security Tax: Delaware does not tax your benefits.
Property Taxes: Set by Sussex County and the local school district.
Pension Exclusion: At age 60 and over, Delaware lets you exclude a portion of pension and other qualifying income from state income tax.