Tag: Cape Henlopen State Park

December 22, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Quincy Adams: “The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” (Fred) “Today we are ripping the principles of Christianity from those of civil government—for no reason.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 617772 – From $119,900 to $107,500. A Millsboro DE Cape Cod with 3 BR, 2 BA in 1723 sq. ft. in .33 acres has been reduced. The home has hardwood under the carpets, an eat-in kitchen, a wood burning fire place, a 1st floor master bedroom but needs some TLC.A December 22, 2014

Weekend Update: December 28th-30th

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The last weekend of 2012 is a slow one in the area.  Everyone is gearing up for New Years Parties!  However, if you’re looking for something to do, check out the Holiday Family Program at Cape Henlopen State Park.  Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 11am the park staff will show what makes a fish a fish.  There is a fee of $2 per person.  Pre-registration is required.  You can pre-register by calling 302-645-6852.  At 2pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday a naturalist will present cool fish facts during a fish feeding at the Seaside Nature Center.  The Nature Center is also open for touring from 9pm-4pm and the borrow a bike program is available from 9am-3pm all weekend, weather permitting.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update – October 26th-October 28th

Lots of Halloween events going on at the beach this weekend!

Lots of Halloween events going on at the beach this weekend!

All Weekend: 23rd Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers’ Festival
This spooky annual event kicks off its 23rd year on Friday, October 26th.  The heart of this event is in downtown Rehoboth beach, although it overflows into Dewey Beach and on to Coastal Highway.  This year’s theme is Sea Witch is Smokin’ and there are events for all ages.  There will be a Tykes on Bikes parade on Friday, Costume Parade on Saturday, Sea Witch Hunt, Broom Tossing Contest, Make Your Own Scarecrow, Trick or Treating for kids, Fiddlers’ Festival, Magic Shows and much, much more!!!  For more information, including a full schedule of events, check out this link.

All Weekend: Children’s Fantasy Trail in Lewes
This 24th annual event will be held at the Nature Center in Cape Henlopen State Park.  Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and trick-or-treat on the trail.  Cost is $5 per person and the trail is open from 6-8:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 6-7:30pm on Sunday.  After the trail families may enjoy entertainment the includes magicians, sing-alongs, juggling and more.  There will be refreshments for sale as well.  This event benefits the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.

Saturday, October 27th: Wags, Witches, and Warlocks
This 2nd annual Halloween Festival includes a costume contests, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, hay rides, crafts, music, and more.  The parade begins at 10am and the rain date is Sunday, October 28th.  For more information, check out this link.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update: October 19th-21st

If wine and beer is your thing, than this is definitely the weekend you’ve been waiting for! Check out these events in and around Sussex County:

If wine and beer is your thing, than this is definitely the weekend you’ve been waiting for!  Check out these events in and around Sussex County:

Saturday, October 20th  — Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park are hosting their 7th annual Wine, Cheese, and Beer Tasting from 4pm-6pm on Saturday.  Admission is $20 in advance or $24 at the door and of course you must have proper identification.  Your ticket also covers your park entrance free.  This event takes place at the Officer’s Club in Cape Henlopen State Park and all proceeds go to benefit the park.  For more information check out this link.

Sunday, October 21st – Delaware Wine & Beer Festival
This annual festival takes place in Felton, DE.  Local brews from locations around the state will be featured and tours of the Pizzadili Vineyard and Winery are available.  For more information or to purchase tickets, check out this link.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update: May 18-20th

There are a lot of great events happening in the area this weekend! Take a look & check some of them out this weekend!!!

There are a lot of great events happening in the area this weekend!  Take a look & check some of them out this weekend!!!

All Weekend:  Rehoboth & Dewey Beach 29th Annual Sidewalk Sale
It’s a great weekend to find deals!  Shop downtown Rehoboth Beach, downtown Dewey Beach & even Route One!  Sales run from 10am-8pm (although some stores may have different hours), Friday 5/18-Sunday, 5/20.

Saturday, May 19th:  Kickoff to Summer Party at the Rehoboth Beach Museum
Music, food, a raffle, prizes and more!  $25 for members, $35 for non-members.  Reservations are required. 4pm-6pm

Saturday, May 19th: Youth Fishing Tournament
7am-2pm; Rain date, Sunday, 5/20.  Kids 15 and under are invited to participate in Cape Henlopen’s annual Youth Fishing Tournament.  Cost is $10 per entrant and registration is at the fishing pier in Cape Henlopen State Park.  The first 50 entrants get free t-shirts & prizes are awarded!  Fishing was never my thing, but when we were kids, my brother and cousins always participated in this event and had a great time!

Saturday, May 19th: Maritime Day Celebration
9am-4pm; National Maritime Day was first celebrated in 1933.  Come celebrate it this year at the Lewes Ferry Terminal.  Admission is free and the ferry bridge and engine room will be open for tours.  There will also be art & maritime exhibits.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty and put us to work for you — 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Fort Miles

Fort Miles is/will be receiving a lot of attention in the coming days because a relic from World War II is currently making its way toward Fort Miles. The 16 inch gun headed to Cape Henlopen was part of the heavy weaponry on the battleship USS Missouri.

Fort Miles was a key piece of our nation’s coastal defense during World War II, and it is located in what is now Cape Henlopen State Park.  Fort Miles is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a great place to learn about the role of the Delaware shore during World War II.  Fort Miles is/will be receiving a lot of attention in the coming days because a relic from World War II is currently making its way toward Fort Miles.  The 16 inch gun headed to Cape Henlopen was part of the heavy weaponry on the battleship USS Missouri.  Although this exact gun was never at Fort Miles, it is similar to the two Army guns housed there, ready to defend the coastline should the need arise.  The gun is 66 feet long, weights a quarter of a million pounds, and could shoot a 1-ton shell around 23 miles!  This massive gun is set to arrive in Georgetown on Monday, April 16th and make its way to Cape Henlopen from there.  Nobody is exactly sure when the gun will arrive at Fort Miles, but in the meantime you can take a tour or participate in the interpretive program at Fort Miles.  The Orientation Building is open from 10am-4pm on Tuesday-Saturday.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Southern Delaware?  Give Cooper Realty Associates a call and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266!

The Thursday Three: 3 Signs that Spring is Coming to Lewes, Delaware

Daylight is lasting longer into the evening with each passing day, proving to everyone that spring is near. But for those of us here in the Lewes area, here are a few other sure signs that spring is just around the corner…

Daylight is lasting longer into the evening with each passing day, proving to everyone that spring is near.  But for those of us here in the Lewes area, there are a few other sure signs that spring is just around the corner:

  1. The Dairy Queen in Lewes has reopened for the season!
    I don’t know about you, but I get a little depressed when the Dairy Queen closes because it means that winter is on it’s way.  Now that they’ve reopened for the season I’m ready to get myself a Blizzard, take a walk on the beach and enjoy the feel of spring in the air!
  2. Cape Henlopen State Park is charging for entry again.
    Delaware State Parks charge entry from March 1st-November 30th, so if you’re a fan of Cape Henlopen (and if you’re not sure why you should be, check out this post!) it’s time to get those annual passes!  At $27 for Delaware vehicles ($12 for seniors), it’s a must-have for the season.
  3. Fishing is picking up!
    Already unseasonably warm water temperatures are warming up even more, so fishermen are anticipating an early striped bass run and an influx of flounder to the back bays in the next couple of weeks.  The local boat ramps are ready for you, so get your gear ready and go out and catch some dinner!  Want to check out what’s going on before you head out?  Check out the Indian River Inlet Live Cam.

Another sure sign of spring?  Homebuying season is picking up!  If you want to be part of it, give us a call at Cooper Realty and let us help you find the property that is perfect for you – 302-644-2266!

LIVE IN LEWES, DE AND WALK TO TOWN FROM YOUR NEW NV HOME IN CANARY CREEK!

this scenario appeals to you, Canary Creek, a new development by NVHomes in Lewes, Del., may be your next destination. Canary Creek residents can walk to shops and restaurants in Historic Lewes and ride bikes to the beach or to Cape Henlopen State Park. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry links Delaware with the Victorian charms of Cape May, N.J., for a day trip into the past.

Resort living: Town, detached homes in Lewes

By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Thursday, February 2, 2012

NVHomes is building 70 town homes and 30 single-family homes at Canary Creek in Lewes, Del. The town homes range in size from 1,983 to 2,023 square feet and are priced from $299,990 to $319,990. The Pebble Beach end-unit town-home model is priced from $319,990.

Winter blues hitting you hard this year?  Maybe it’s time to consider purchasing a getaway vacation home, someplace near the ocean and yet in a charming town with plenty of appeal even when the weather isn’t cooperating with a beach day.

If this scenario appeals to you, Canary Creek, a new development by NVHomes in Lewes, Del., may be your next destination. Canary Creek residents can walk to shops and restaurants in Historic Lewes and ride bikes to the beach or to Cape Henlopen State Park. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry links Delaware with the Victorian charms of Cape May, N.J., for a day trip into the past.

Lewes has antique shops, art galleries and a wide variety of restaurants as well as the beach, plus residents can explore other nearby beaches and towns, including Bethany and Rehoboth.

Lawn care is included in Canary Creek homeowners association dues of $106 per month, enabling residents to spend carefree weekends whenever they visit.

NVHomes is building 70 town homes and 30 single-family homes at Canary Creek. The single-family homes, which range in size from 2,068 to 2,223 square feet, are base-priced from $349,990 to $369,990. The town homes, which range in size from 1,983 to 2,023 finished square feet, are base-priced from $299,990 to $319,990.

NVHomes is offering up to $20,000 in free options on the town homes and up to $22,500 in free options on the single-family homes for cash buyers and those who finance their purchase with NVR Mortgage.

The single-family homes each have two finished levels with a first-floor master suite, hardwood flooring in the foyer, 10-foot ceilings, 42-inch maple cabinets and a pantry in the kitchen, 2½ baths, a pedestal sink in the powder room, three bedrooms and a two-car garage.

The town homes each have three bedrooms, 2½ baths, 9-foot ceilings on the first floor, 42-inch kitchen cabinets, a pedestal sink in the powder room, a one- or two-car garage, and a stone or brick front to grade.

The Pebble Beach town-home model, priced from $319,990 is an end-unit home with a two-car garage. This model features a foyer entrance leading past a storage closet and powder room to the dining room and a spacious great room with a sloped ceiling. The main level also has a center-island kitchen with a breakfast area and a closet for a washer and dryer. Buyers can add a bay window to the breakfast area, a sunroom off the great room and a corner fireplace.

The main level also has a master bedroom with an optional tray ceiling, a walk-in closet and a private full bath with an oversized shower and a double-sink vanity. Buyers can add a soaking tub and separate shower. Upstairs are a loft overlooking the great room, two more bedrooms, a full bath and a storage room.

The Bornquist single-family-home model, priced from $369,990, has 2,223 square feet. This home has a foyer with a tray ceiling, a great room with two walls of windows and an open kitchen with a breakfast bar and an adjacent breakfast area. Buyers can add a bay window, a fireplace, a screened porch and a great-room extension to this part of the home. Nearby are a formal dining room with an optional bay window and a laundry room.

The main level also has a master-bedroom suite with a tray ceiling, a double-size walk-in closet and a luxury bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Buyers can add a master-suite sitting room. This level has two more bedrooms and a second full bath.

Upstairs is a bonus room or optional fourth bedroom with a third full bath. The lower level can be finished with a recreation room, a home office, a bath, several storage rooms and a media room.

CALL ME TO ARRANGE A TOUR OF THIS AWESOME COMMUNITY!  CONNIE COOPER 302 841-4185

SCHELL BROTHERS HOLIDAY INCENTIVES ARE HERE FOR NEW HOMES IN LEWES, DELAWARE!

Many of the Lewes beach homes in Breakwater are located near the playground for children or grandchildren to enjoy. Take full advantage of the walking trails as you wander around Breakwater, enjoying its many ponds that border the luxurious houses for sale. Lewes is famous for Cape Henlopen State Park as well as the nearby Junction and Breakwater Walking and Biking Trail.

Lewes, Delaware homes that have it all!

Breakwater offers homes for sale in Lewes, Delaware, creating a unique, lifestyle designed to take advantage of its resort location just around the corner from the historic harbor, shopping district and beach.

Located between the town and the sea, Breakwater features magnificent amenities including a spacious, fully equipped fitness center, with walls of windows that overlook the outdoor pool deck.  You’ll love the full, 25-yard, six-lane, lap pool with two slides, a baby pool with a whale shaped slide, a hot tub and an outdoor kitchen. Many of the Lewes beach homes in Breakwater are located near the playground for children or grandchildren to enjoy. Take full advantage of the walking trails as you wander around Breakwater, enjoying its many ponds that border the luxurious houses for sale. Lewes is famous for Cape Henlopen State Park as well as the nearby Junction and Breakwater Walking and Biking Trail. The picturesque path meanders along the Breakwater community, connecting Lewes, Delaware homes to neighborhoods in Rehoboth Beach, providing views of beautifully preserved farms and wetlands.

Discerning buyers who seek presitgious Lewes Delaware real estate opportunities will appreciate Breakwater, with its unrivaled location east of Rt. 1, combined with upscale amenities and precision-built home construction.  Breakwater offers homes for sale in Lewes, Delaware in a community known for quality, location, and beauty!

Lewes Delaware Homes with Great Community Amenities

Amenities Complex
Breakwater offers Lewes homes for sale with unparalleled amenities.  The spacious outdoor leisure area includes a full, 25-yard, six-lane, lap pool with two slides, a baby pool with a whale shaped slide, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen and a nearby playground for children or grandchildren to enjoy.

Fitness & Wellness Center
Breakwater features houses in Lewes within walking distance of the community’s state-of-the-art fitness center.  The fully equipped workout facility showcases the latest weight lifting equipment, ellipticals, bikes, and treadmills, each with flat screen TVs.  Walls of windows overlook the fantastic outdoor pool and leisure area.

INCENTIVES FOR BREAKWATER

Breakwater Incentive:

Single Family Home Buyers Receive $50,000 off the Base Price PLUS $45,000 off Options

Twin Home Buyers Receive $40,000 off the Contract Price for the Next Two Sales – then Incentive is Reduced to $30,000

* Incentive applies on firm sales only and is subject to change without notice.
HURRY- THESE INCENTIVES WILL BE GONE SOON!!  CALL CONNIE COOPER 302 841-4185.

CANARY CREEK OFFERS AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HOMES IN LEWES, DE.

I recently visited a brand new community being developed in Lewes. NV Homes is building single family homes and spacious villas in the community of Canary Creek.

I recently visited a brand new community being developed in Lewes.  NV Homes is building single family homes and spacious villas in the community of Canary Creek.  During my visit, I was impressed with the quality of construction, the location of this community, the low-maintenance lifestyle being offered, and the affordability of the homes.  You can walk to shopping and dining in downtown Lewes, and you can bike to the beach and Cape Henlopen State Park.

For more information on this amazing opportunity,  give me a call.  Canary Creek has just what you are searching for.

Connie Cooper – Cooper Realty Associates, Lewes, DE  302 841-4185/ connie@team-cooper.com

IT’S TIME TO GO FISHING IN DELAWARE!!!

Retiring, second home, or just relocating- whatever is the case, you can enjoy the Cool Summer breezes of The Indian River Bay.

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Stop WISHIN AND GO FISHIN.  Retiring, second home, or just relocating- whatever is the case,  you can enjoy the Cool Summer breezes of The Indian River Bay.  This 90 x 90 Water view lot might be what your looking for.  Just waiting  for your new home and priced at only 87,500.

Conveniently located, you’ll be able to launch your boat at the state owned public boat ramps of Gull Point or even Massey’s Landing.  Shop the Tanger outlets or even sun on our famous beaches, which by the way one of my favorites happens to be located in the first town in the first state, Lewes De. at Cape Henlopen state Park.  Maybe you’d rather go golfing , then spend some time on the greens at Baywood Country Club and afterwards enjoy some fine dining in their restaurant.  Whatever your passion stop “putting” around and reel in this great value.
Author- Paul Powalski