The seller of this stunning, coastal inspired 3 BD, 2.5 BA pond-front home that features a great open-concept design, spared no expense and handpicked over $125K in upgrades. Wake up to the sights and sounds of majestic wildlife around the pond while sitting on the private balcony of the oversized master bedroom. Other upgrades include a custom tray ceiling, a wet-bar with refrigerator and wine rack, luxurious master bath with 2 vanities, an oversized frameless shower with bench, and two large his and her walk-in closets -- and that is just the luxurious Master Bedroom! Other upgrades in this unique home include beautiful wood grain moisture and scratch resistant ceramic plank flooring, a modern gourmet kitchen with upgraded gray soft-close cabinetry and pull-out drawers, an oversized island with quartz countertops, upgraded stainless gas appliances, under-cabinet lighting, tile backsplash, large pantry, work-desk with cabinets and telephone and CAT5 connections, stacked stone gas fireplace w/remote, screened-in first-floor porch, propane tap for gas grill area, 2 additional spacious bedrooms, custom Plantation shutters throughout, washer and dryer on the first AND second floor, tankless propane water heater, and a large finished two-car garage with amazing built-ins for extra storage. This spectacular home is in a National Association of Home Builders' 2018 Platinum Award-Winning BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING community. It is also just minutes to downtown Bethany Beach and the boardwalk and if you want, you can leave the driving and parking to others by taking the free shuttle to/from Bethany Beach. This home is also part of a community full of great amenities including two clubhouses, multiple pools with a lazy-river and water slides, bar and grill with food and beverage service, an incredible fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, indoor basketball and pickleball court, herb-garden for cuttings, 15 miles of walking paths, kayak/canoe storage, and marina with kayak launch for paddling to and from the Indian River Bay. You will never have to worry about lawn mowing, planting, trimming, mulching, and watering as it's included! Bay Forest Community is centrally located with easy access to Routes 1 and 113, outlet shopping, dining, medical facilities, golf courses, State parks, and marinas.