Look inside some of the most expensive homes for sale in New Castle, Kent, Sussex counties

New homes enter and leave the market in Delaware every day. And even those shopping on a budget ā€“ or those simply looking for fun ā€“ can appreciate a gorgeous house, regardless of its price tag.

As of July 15, the most expensive home on the market that isn't pending sale is Candyland Farm in Middletown, according to Realtor.com. The farm, which boasts 120 acres of land, is priced at $6.2 million. While it may make more sense for someone with horses, the main residence on the grounds more than merits its spot on the list.

The other most expensive properties posted in the past month are located along the Delaware Beaches and feature easy access to the ocean.

Here is a look at some of the most expensive homes for sale in all three counties.

New Castle County

$6,200,000 - 1343 Bohemia Mill Road, near Middletown

5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath, 120 acres, listed by Kimberly Simpson, Thyme Real Estate.

This property features:

  • A main residence with scenic views of nature, luxury kitchen appliances, open floor plan, chandelier and grand foyer

  • Four additional houses across multiple parcels of land and a large in-ground swimming pool

  • Horse barns, run-in sheds, training facilities and state-of-the-art waterers

  • Sprawling land perfect for horse-riding and enjoying nature

$3,339,000 - 5826 Kennett Pike, near Wilmington

4,850 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 half-baths, 3.21 acres, listed by Stephen Mottola and Elizabeth Moro, The Mottolo Group, Compass.

This property features:

  • Historic stone house in the Brandywine area, dating back to the 1700s, part of a country estate on over 3 acres with mature landscaping including trees planted by Evelena du Pont

  • Reported visits by historic figures including George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War, and, nearly two centuries later, President Lyndon Johnson, attending a party

  • Dining room with a fireplace and a secret door that reportedly once led to the Underground Railroad hideaway below the wine cellar

  • Sunroom/great room with a fireplace that was once in the landmark Shipley House (the other two are at Winterthur)

  • Swimming pool with entertainment area framed with wisteria climbing across a 300-year-old foundation

Kent County

$889,900 - 58 Bay Hill Drive, near Camden-Wyoming

5,742 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 half-baths, 0.7 acres, listed by Erin Baker, Keller Williams Realty.

This property features:

  • Three levels with six bedrooms

  • A raised, fenced deck in a large backyard

  • Five full-sized bathrooms, including one with a freestanding tub

  • Ample space for home offices and gyms

  • Open-concept kitchen and living room complete with an island counter

$855,870 - 16 Wavyleaf Drive, near Smyrna

4,602 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath, 0.25 acres, listed by William Sladek, Home Finders Real Estate Co.

This property features:

  • A corner lot in the newly constructed Big Oak community

  • Two-story foyer with a grand staircase and an overlook to the great room

  • Fully finished basement with an extra bathroom and bedroom

  • Primary bedroom suite with French doors that open into a seating area, private bathroom and bedroom

  • Kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast nook and island

Sussex County

$5,695,000 - 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany

7,000 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 2 half-baths, 0.24 acres, listed by Leslie Kopp, Long & Foster.

39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany
39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany

The property features:

  • Location one home from the oceanfront on a corner lot in the gated Ocean Breezes community, which includes access to a pool and private beach

  • Three levels with an elevator for accessibility and laundry on each floor

The screened porch and deck at the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
The screened porch and deck at the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
  • Trifold glass door separating living room from outdoor screened porch and deck can be opened for large gatherings or enjoying the sea breeze

A bedroom inside the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
A bedroom inside the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
  • Primary suite on the upper floor off the living room with a spa-like bathroom and a spacious library or office with its own full bathroom

  • Six bedrooms and five full bathrooms on the middle level along with an additional family room

A bathroom inside the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
A bathroom inside the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
  • Game room and gym with a sauna and tiled shower on the lower level

  • Smart home technology and custom built-in cabinets

The kitchen inside the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
The kitchen inside the home at 39728 Windswept Way, North Bethany.
  • Kitchen with dual sinks, multiple dishwashers, large center island and a wet bar next to the dining area

$4,900,000 - 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

4,283 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath, 0.23 acres, listed by Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team, Jack Lingo Realtor.

37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

This property features:

  • Spacious double-lot parcel with nice landscaping just one block from the beach

The living room inside the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
The living room inside the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
  • Two-car garage with a bonus room above it for a home office, playroom or fitness center

The kitchen inside the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
The kitchen inside the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
  • A primary bedroom on the main level with an attached bathroom, vaulted ceiling and walk-in closet

A bedroom inside the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
A bedroom inside the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
  • Four additional bedrooms on the upper floor

  • Opportunities to enjoy the oceanside location on enclosed, paved patio, private lawn and screened porch

A private, paved patio on the grounds of the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
A private, paved patio on the grounds of the home at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.

Reporter Ben Mace contributed to this story.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware's top homes for sale in each county as of July 15, 2024