You have just come across the best VALUE in The Peninsula as this home is priced to sell! As soon as you drive through the guarded gates and wind down Peninsula Esplanade you will truly experience the magic of this award-winning community. The lush landscaping and private setting conjure feelings of utter peace and tranquility. The clubhouse features an awe-inspiring architectural design that embodies the gracious character of The Peninsula. As a focal point in Lakeside Village, this distinctive community showpiece includes fine dining and banquet facilities as well as a premier golf shop and full-service locker rooms. Outside, residents will enjoy an alfresco seating area and fireplace overlooking a spacious lawn. For those golf aficionados, you are in store for something truly special/ With a grand final hole proclaimed by Jack Nicklaus as “the Pebble Beach of the East,” this magnificent course created by the golf legend-turned-architect strikes the perfect balance between aesthetics and playability. The 7,200-yard, par 72 masterpiece is the first private Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf venue in Delaware with seven scenic holes that hug the waters along the Indian River Bay and Lingo Creek. The great part about The Peninsula is the fact that once you enter the gates, you never have to leave! You will have access to everything you need for fitness and relaxation at The Peninsula's indoor and outdoor pools and even a wave pool. Enjoy poolside service while soaking up the sun, or take a calming soak in the hot tub. Stay in shape at the pools, basketball court, and 2,500-square-foot fitness center. Relax, rejuvenate, and leave your worries behind at the Calmwater Spa. Stroll the boardwalks and enjoy stunning views of Lingo Creek and the ever-changing tidal marshes. Undoubtedly, the finest feature of The Peninsula is its magnificent natural setting. Wildlife, water features, and striking vistas abound in the 225-acre Protected Nature Reserve that surrounds the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Popular among people of all ages, the Nature Center is a beautifully-designed facility leading to decks, boardwalks, and trails where you can spot bald eagles, cast fishing lines, launch a kayak, or go stargazing. As if the community didn't offer out-of-this-world amenities, this incredible home for sale is just phenomenal! Enter the Veranda section of the community and you will find this amazing gem tucked away. As soon as you step onto the expansive screen porch you are going to fall in love with this exquisite coastal-inspired home. You'll immediately appreciate the large tiles that flow throughout the main living area making the home feel inviting and completely open. The first floor features the great room, the dining area, the kitchen, the laundry room, the flex room which could be used as an office or another living area, as well as a half bathroom. You will love relaxing on the new EP Henry paver patio with your friends and family! Head up the stairs to the 2nd floor where you will find encounter the newly installed wide plank hardwood floors and the spacious loft area, another huge screen porch, two additional guest bedrooms, the guest bathroom, and most importantly the owner's retreat. The owner's suite terrace was converted into an indoor space and is now a perfect sitting area. Relax in the large soaking tub after a vigorous day on the tennis court or golf course! The HOA fee covers security with a 24/7 manned gatehouse and patrol, and maintenance of our 3 points of access to the bay: the Nature & Exploration Center, Bay Beach, Fishing Pier, and Trails. Additionally, there is maintenance for community roads, snow removal, trash & recycling collection, lawn & landscaping care on your property, and common areas are also included. The HOA fee also includes Verizon FiOS ultra-high speed internet service through fiber optics, and Verizon FiOS expanded television programming.