Presenting a rare opportunity to reside in the highly coveted, tree-lined community of Henlopen Acres, where residents lovingly maintain their families' intergenerational coastal homes and seldom sell. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque Lewes and Rehoboth Canal, this 5-bedroom and 4-bathroom home is within walking distance to downtown Rehoboth Beach and just a block and a half stroll to the private Henlopen Acres Beach Club and tennis courts. Savor ocean pine breezes while entertaining guests on the comfortable, interconnected 3-season porch, sunroom, and expansive TimberTech decks, complete with a gas line for grilling. The panoramic sunset views of the private Henlopen Acres Marina and preserved wetlands create a captivating backdrop and transform your living space into a haven for relaxation and natural beauty.The interior boasts soaring beamed cathedral ceilings with skylights and towering windows, french doors, and sliders flooding the open-concept living space with natural light. Wide plank Heart Pine floors and a recently converted gas fireplace enhance the main living area's warmth. The kitchen features modern stainless steel appliances and bright white cabinets, creating a sleek and timeless aesthetic. With ample counter seating for four, the open kitchen seamlessly connects to the dining and great room. This design enhances the home's spacious and interconnected feel, ideal for daily living and grand entertaining. The main level also features a spacious light-filled owner's suite with canal views, a guest room, a full bath, a private Nanny/guest suite, a laundry room with a second refrigerator, a walk-in pantry/storage room with two entry points, and a mud room with entrances from the side drive and the back yard. The central illuminated staircase rises to two additional private guest rooms with a convenient Jack and Jill bathroom. The loft and office spaces offer versatility and functionality, while the attic provides extra storage. Experience a unique birds-eye view of the expansive great room and dining areas cascading to the inviting porch rooms, creating a harmonious flow through this thoughtfully designed home. Sited on a generously sized .52 acre lot, the stately circular front drive and second long drive provide coveted off-street parking. Mature shade trees enhance the professionally landscaped outdoor oasis. Also included is a storage room for bikes and boards, an outdoor shower, a well, and an irrigation system. Explore the potential for a pool and hardscaping, complete with a fire pit, creating the perfect setting for memorable moments with family and friends. Please come take a look and realize the limitless potential this rare opportunity will afford the discerning buyer.