




517 Sophers Row, Magnolia, DE, 19962
About This Home
Welcome to your personal retreat—an exceptional custom-designed home set on a picturesque one-acre lot, where comfort, style, and thoughtful upgrades come together seamlessly. This spacious residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, featuring solid hardwood flooring throughout most of the first floor. An inviting foyer welcomes you inside, highlighted by a stunning open stairway and abundant natural light. The vaulted breakfast nook provides a serene setting for morning coffee, overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard and sparkling saltwater in-ground pool—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The main bedroom suite is a true sanctuary, showcasing elegant tray ceilings, French doors leading to a private sitting area, and a luxurious double-sided fireplace that creates a warm ambiance shared with the spa-inspired bath. Enjoy a soaking tub with jets, an oversized stone shower, and a spacious walk-in closet designed for both function and style. Additional living spaces include a Jack & Jill bath connecting two generously sized bedrooms, as well as a princess suite complete with a stone-walled shower and an expansive walk-in closet featuring dual show sections. The former attached garage has been thoughtfully converted into a versatile media and hobby room, ideal for today’s flexible lifestyle needs. Step outside to enjoy the 30 x 15 deck, side porch, vinyl rear fencing, and beautifully designed pool area enhanced by landscape lighting—creating the perfect outdoor oasis. The detached two-car garage offers its own electrical service and a walk-up second floor, ready for future finishing or additional storage. This home is loaded with valuable upgrades and improvements, including: New septic system (Installed 4/15/25), Pool liner replaced (2025), Deck resealed (2025), Crawlspace fully sealed with dehumidifier, pump, lighting, and structural enhancements (2024), 40-foot garden well added (2023), Exterior lighting replaced (2023), Tankless water heater (2022), Well pump to house replaced (2022), HVAC system replaced (2021), Fresh paint in key living areas including foyer, main living spaces, recreation room, and primary bedroom, New mailbox and updated fire alarm system. Additional highlights include geothermal heating and cooling with dual-zone capability, laundry hookups on both the first and second floors, a partial sprinkler system, and countless thoughtful details throughout. This one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of luxury, functionality, and tranquility—truly the oasis you’ve been waiting for.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Self Cleaning Oven,Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Electric Water Heater,Instant Hot Water
- Laundry features: Main Level,Upper Level
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Family Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 14 X 22
Features
- Primary Bath(s),Kitchen Island,Butlers Pantry,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Cathedral Ceiling(s),9'+ Ceilings
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Wood,Carpet,Tile/Brick
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 4,393
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Forced Air,Geothermal
- Cooling features: Central Air,Geothermal
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,393
- Total interior livable area: 4,393 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking,Kitchen Island,Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Living Room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Other
- Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs,Attic - Floored
- Level: Unspecified
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Other
- Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 560
- Dimensions: 20 X 28
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 14 X 22
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Unspecified
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: SM0011300015610000
- Zoning: AC
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Driveway,Detached,Other
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
