Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate145 Petherton Drive, South Bethany, DE 19930-9736 $1,199,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,417
Acreage: 0.11
Age:56 years
Style:
Cottage
Subdivision: South Bethany Harbor
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Classic Coastal Cottage with Private Dock and Boat Ramp – Just 2 Blocks to the Beach! Welcome to 145 Petherton Drive, an iconic late 1960's South Bethany cottage brimming with nostalgic charm and unbeatable potential. Just a two-block stroll to the private beaches of South Bethany, this home offers the quintessential coastal lifestyle—where mornings start with a walk to the ocean and evenings end with waterfront sunsets from your own dock. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area, laundry room, and a spacious 3-season wraparound sunroom—perfect for relaxing with a book, dining alfresco, or watching the boats drift along the canal with direct access to the Assawoman Bay. Boaters will appreciate the private dock and boat ramp. Whether you choose to embrace the home’s vintage beach cottage character or envision a custom new-build that captures panoramic canal views, this property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of South Bethany history in one of the most desirable locations along the Delaware coast. Just a quick bike ride or walk to downtown Bethany Beach, shops, and restaurants—this is your chance to make beach memories for generations to come. Explore the possibilities at 145 Petherton Drive—where the beach, bay, and boating lifestyle all come together.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
High School: Indian River
Features
Water
Water Oriented: Yes; Water Front: Yes; Water Access: Yes; Water Body Type: Canal; Waterfront: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, Private Dock Site; Types of Use: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access; # of Power Boats: 1; # of Docks: 1; Dock Type: Against Bulkhead Only (Lateral), Ramp; # of Slips: 1; Navigable: Yes; Physical Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes; Dock/Slip Conveyance: Exclusive Use, Assigned, Physical Dock/Slip Conveys;
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street
Interior
Attic, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Carpet Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Dry Wall
Exterior
Crawl Space Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Block Exterior, Frame Exterior, Mixed Exterior, Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower
Lot
Canal, Canal View
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Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (302) 539-9040
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