Beautiful home in the sought-after Bay Forest community, just minutes from Bethany Beach. This stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers an elegant and functional floor plan beginning with a dramatic two-story foyer and decorative staircase. Flanking the entry are a formal dining room and a versatile living room ideal for a home office or sitting room. The hallway opens to a spacious family room featuring cathedral ceilings, new hardwood flooring, and a gas fireplace with stone surround. Overlooking the family room is a gourmet chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a 5-burner gas cooktop, granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, a butler’s pantry, ceramic flooring, and a custom tile backsplash. This home offers exceptional flexibility with first- and second-floor owner’s suites, ideal for multi-generational living or hosting guests. A dual hardwood staircase leads to the second level, where hardwood flooring continues through the hallway and four generously sized bedrooms, including the second-floor primary suite with tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath featuring dual vanities, granite countertops, a separate shower, and a jacuzzi soaking tub. Outdoor living is equally impressive with beautifully landscaped grounds, mature woodlands for privacy, and multiple spaces for entertaining. Enjoy the enclosed three-season room with vinyl windows and new laminate flooring, a spacious deck, and a stone paver patio. Additional features include an irrigation well and a commercial-grade dehumidifier in the crawl space. Located in Bay Forest, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including outdoor pools, walking and biking trails, fitness center, tennis courts, water access for kayaking and canoeing, playgrounds, putting green, beach shuttle, and more. Ideal for year-round living or a coastal retreat near Bethany Beach.