5 Hamlins Crossing, Dover

Listing broker remarks

One of 13 estates in Dover’s magnificent Snow’s Hill neighborhood, 5 Hamlin’s Crossing includes 3.2+ impeccably manicured acres overlooking & abutting gorgeous conservation land. Privacy, timeless finish/craftsmanship, brilliant entertaining spaces & outstanding value distinguish this extraordinary property. Dover Land Conservation Trust manages 138 acres of trails adjacent to the neighborhood. Stunning stone walls outline the 2-tiered front lawn & the generous circular drive creates a dramatic approach. Exhale & enjoy the unequaled peace & privacy Snow’s Hill residents enjoy. French-inspired architecture, incl. multiple brick porticos & pretty dormered windows, reveals a home built with no detail spared. Inside, a 2-story foyer w/marble floors & sensational dome ceiling is anchored by a dramatic curved staircase. Windows everywhere provide abundant direct views of the backyard & pool. Magnificent. Richly lined w/custom bookshelves, the home office includes a FP & generous seating area. Multigenerational households take note: the west wing offers a rare 1st-floor 4-room primary suite, effortlessly accommodating family or long-term guests. Dedicated billiard room w/deluxe bar & egress to the side-yard putting green is a playful, beloved gathering spot. Beautiful sunken LR & enormous FR w/cathedral ceiling & custom architectural beams are the main gathering spaces. Designed for holidays & family parties, the open-concept kitchen/FR is where everyone gathers. Eat-in dining area w/island & peninsula seating + comfortable built-in window seat accommodates the crowd. This is the heart of the home. Priceless. Royal formal DR, mudroom off spotless 4-car garage & 2 half BRs complete the main level. 2nd level is accessed by 1 of 2 staircases & connected by wide hallways & elegant catwalk. West side includes a 2nd primary suite w/rich, spacious bath, 2 WICs, dressing room & bonus custom closet. 4 ensuite BRs w/spotless hardwood floors, generous laundry room w/awesome storage & folding spaces + media room w/Savant AV projector/screen ideal for family movie nights & game days complete the 2nd level. Glorious sun-splashed deck is steps from the saltwater pool. Insta-worthy slide & waterfall + fully equipped pool house w/bath, full kitchen & laundry make end-of-year parties & cocktail hours effortless. Expensive recent improvements incl. high-efficiency gas furnaces, Tesla Power wall/solar panels, Crestron lighting system & extensive landscaping/hardscaping.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty