This meticulously maintained 5BR, 4.1 bath home is set on a private 0.55 acre lot in the desirable Meadow Glen community in Bear, DE and is completely move-in ready. Enter into the 2-story foyer and immediately get a sense of the open floorplan. To the right is the open formal living room and to the left is the formal dining room - perfect for entertaining family and friends. From the foyer you get a straight sightline to the 2-story family room with 4 picture windows allowing for loads of natural light. A stone, gas fireplace allows for easy fires on cold winter evenings. Don't miss the private office - closed off by glass French doors - on your way to the Family room. Continue through to the open eat-in kitchen (recently updated) with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, dry/coffee bar, updated appliances, pantry with barn door and appliance closet. A main floor laundry room with cabinetry and access to the 2-car garage as well as powder room complete the main floor. A 3-story addition completed in 2004 included a 3rd garage bay that is currently used as a workroom but can easily be converted back to a space for a car. Head up either the main or back staircase to the second level. Find the luxurious owner's suite with large bedroom with trey ceiling, sitting room, his and hers walk-in closets and en-suite with soaking tub and walk-in shower. Four additional bedrooms share access to 2 full bathrooms with a number of storage closets. The finished lower level offers a number of additional flexible spaces including billiards room, media room, bonus room that could be optional 6th bedroom, full bath and gym. The rear yard is a private oasis with paver patio and in-ground pool overlooking a large flat yard surrounded by privacy trees. Additional features include all new (except 2) windows with lifetime transferrable warranty, newer (2019) carpet throughout, 2018 roof, 2022 gas furnace - all of this in Appoquinimink School District and with quick access to all major roads.