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Last week was an exciting week of real estate conversations at Lessard Builders. Delaware home buyers, we come to you today with exciting news for everyone looking for Delaware property and ready to build your dream home in Sussex County. If you are one of these who wants their new home to be built as soon as possible, then Visit Essex Homes, just make sure that you are using the proper materials, like this tarpaulin material.

Lessard Builders and local design firm Zando Designs have linked arms and Lessard Builders has been granted the exclusive opportunity to market their two gorgeous lots in the charming, quaint town of Milton. Have you been searching for the perfect lot to purchase and build your dream home on? Look no further!

Preserve lots from northwest entrance on Chandler Road

These two lots are exquisitely beautiful and brimming with potential, and what makes them even more exciting is their location! These properties are just a half mile away from the medical practices, banks, restaurants and Library located in downtown Milton. You are only a short drive to all the Delaware beaches, and if there is ever an emergency Milton is located halfway between Bayhealth’s brand-new-Milford-hospital and Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.

Lots from northeast side along Chandler Road

The properties are located within Preserve on the Broadkill’s Phase One Park Central neighborhood, 70′ x 135′ each, adjoining, and uniquely located on their own street ‘island’! We love that part! These beautiful lots have front and side street access via Chandler Road plus bonus access from a rear-fed alley which is directly behind the property. The lots are ready for any type of house project; even if it includes drilling and blasting the land for basement purposes. Not only is access to these new lots a breeze, there is an aura about the community that is truly unique. The Preserve on the Broadkill Park Central neighborhood evokes a woodsy, park like feel with sidewalks and old-fashioned streetlights throughout and acres of Preserved Woodlands on the Broadkill River surrounding it. For information regarding the Preserve on the Broadkill Phase One community, covenants and benefits you can visit their website at Preserve on the Broadkill Phase One.

If you are ready to see one of these beautiful lots and discover the ultimate location for your dream home, there are only two of these lots remaining so call us today! You can contact us at 302-698-1091. We can build your plan, fully custom design you a home from scratch, or you can check out our thirteen amazing floors from Total Floor Care 1168 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067 (972) 374-7774 or to make it more easier for you browse around this site so you can see the entire catalog.Preserve on the Broadkill lot photo 1

Preserve on the Broadkill lots from southeast

Our plans on the Our Homes page of our website! If you prefer email, please email all inquiries and questions to our project coordinator Karen at: [email protected] . You can contact Zando Designs the owner of this property with questions or inquiries, either by phone 302-448-0107, or by email at: [email protected] .

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Lessard Builders and Toys for Tots to Brighten the Holidays for Children in Need

Delaware Custom Home builder, Lessard Builders, is excited to announce their official participation in the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and their model homes’ official designation as a Toys for Tots toy drop location. On behalf of Toys for Tots, Lessard Builders is collecting new, unwrapped toys and games at their model home The Saltaire, located at 18244 Show Jumper Lane in Lewes, Delaware. Those looking to support Toys for Tots and Lessard Builders in their goal of helping needy children this holiday season can bring their new, unwrapped toy or game, be it from any place on the internet like https://skytechlasers.com/home-printer-with-cheap-ink/, to The Saltaire any day of the week between 10am and 4pm. Lessard Builders’ local Toys for Tots toy drive campaign runs through December 7th.

Lessard Toys for Tots Toy Drive Toy Drop site

Through the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations across the country Toys for Tots plays an active role in providing holiday gifts to children living in poverty. Lessard Builders has proudly supported Delaware communities and local organizations for decades. Lessard Builders is honored to support Toys for Tots 2018 in their mission of helping children in poverty enjoy a joyous holiday season.

More Toy Drive Information 

Toys for Tots logo

For information about Toys for Tots and donating in your local area, please visit, www.toysfortots.org/donate and click Find Your Local Campaign. For more information about Lessard Builders’ Toys for Tots toy drive Campaign visit our blog: https://www.lessardbuilders.com/livedelaware/

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Delaware has been known for generations for its farms. The First State’s rich agricultural history goes all the way back to the region’s earliest colonial settlers, who quickly realized Delaware’s fertile grounds and mild climate made it perfect for farming. Farming began in the colonial days with crops like rice, wheat and indigo which sustained Delawareans physically and financially. Over the years as America changed, so did Delaware; yet the focus on agriculture in the First State never went away. Three hundred years later, those of us in Delaware are still blessed with first-class locally grown produce.

Farms of the First State

We know many people enjoy pumpkin picking, apple picking, and cutting your own fresh Christmas trees during the Fall, so we want to bring awareness to a few incredible local farms that operate in the first state! To see a complete list of all the farms you can visit in Delaware, click the links directly below! We’ll also include a link to a handy harvest calendar for all the fruit and veggie lovers!

Delaware’s Pick Your Own Farm Directory

Annual Delaware Harvest Calendar

 

Fifer Orchards- Camden Wyoming, DE

You may not know this about Lessard Builders… our model home The Saltaire is in Lewes, but our main office is actually in Camden Wyoming! So, Fifers is like our de-facto hometown orchard! We love Fifers and all the options they have for picking. They offer pick-your-own apples, a pumpkin picking patch, corn mazes, freshly made homemade apple cider, and a store filled with tons of prepicked produce. Fifer’s also hosts an annual “Fall Fest” in October, an annual Strawberry festival in May and an annual Peach festival held on the first Saturday in August. Fifers is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. For more information visit their website https://www.fiferorchards.com/ .

 

Landis Tree Farm- Harbeson, DE

Landis’ Tree Farm was founded started in the early 1990s and has established itself as one of Delaware’s best places to get a fresh cut Christmas tree. What started two decades ago as a few trees on a 20-acre property as grown into a massive tree farm with a wide variety of Christmas trees. Looking for a traditional Frasier Fir, White Pine or Douglas Fir tree? They’ve got them. Looking for a Christmas tree of a different variety? They grow Caanan Firs, Concolor Firs, White Spruce and others. The fine folks at Landis allow for selecting your own tree to cut down fresh or picking from a variety of Pre-Cut Frasier or Douglas Fir trees. They have trees of all sizes, wreaths, memorial wreaths and more available and generally open on weekends after Thanksgiving. Landis’ also offers complimentary hot beverages and cookies while you’re searching in the cold for your tree! For more information visit their website, http://www.landistreefarm.com/ .

 

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No Tricks, All Treats

It’s almost that time of year again, and Coastal Delaware no longer slows down in the Fall like it once did. We appreciate living in Delaware all year long, but there is something special about Fall in Delaware. After most of us spend all summer at the beach, the cool ocean breeze, corn fields and farmland that makes Delaware perfect for the Fall. We love to share the word about the best places and the most fun amusements you can enjoy in Delaware, so here we go! No matter what you like to do, whether it’s enjoy a cold drink or spend time with your kids, there is a ton you can enjoy in October.

We’ll start off by providing you the links to the most comprehensive October activity lists that already exist, and then below that hit on a few of our Lessard Builders favorites for October 2018 Fall Fun. The two links below are exceptional websites that have compiled all the October fun going on in Delaware and on Delmarva.

Visit Delaware’s Complete Fall and Halloween Event List

Delaware Haunted House’s Delaware 2018 Halloween Event Calendar

Those of us at Lessard Builders may not be full fledged Halloween experts, but we know a thing or two about Reese’s Cups, Snickers bars, trick or treating and Fall fun. Here are three local October events that are our:

October 2018 fun favorites

Boast The Coast, Saturday October 6th &  Coast Day, Sunday October 7th

Coast Day has been a University of Delaware Fall tradition for decades. It’s sibling event, the Boast the Coast celebration, is occurring for the 23rd year in conjunction with it. These back-to-back local festivals celebrate Delaware’s relationship with the ocean and Coastal Delaware’s centuries of nautical heritage. If you are looking for some first weekend of October fun, look no further!

We recommend you start off the festivities on Saturday exploring Downtown Lewes and Canalfront Park for Boast the Coast. Boast the Coast is a psuedo festival where many local businesses set up for a huge sidewalk sale with the very best of their ocean spirit: so, you can expect tons of food (seafood in particular), vendors, and activities. There will also be an Oktoberfest celebration from 2pm to 6pm in Canalfront Park for the second year in a row.

The next day, Sunday, University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp (Pilottown Road) campus hosts their traditional Coast Day event! Coast Day is magnificent because it provides a fun, engaging, hands on event where people of all ages can learn about the ocean, modern ocean research, and our ocean history. Coast Day activities include seafood cooking demonstrations from local chefs, ship tours, touch tanks filled with ocean creatures for kids to learn about, food vendors, shopping, and over a dozen rooms filled with different talks and presentations. 

Bottom line: Boast The Coast and Coast Day are worth a definite earmark for the 6th and 7th!

 

Rehoboth Beach Sea Witch Parade Oct 26th-28th 

Sea Witch Festival Program- https://www.beach-fun.com/images/SWProgram2018.AsOf9.14.18.pdf

We love the Sea Witch Festival and Parade! The Sea Witch Festival is one of Coastal Delaware’s biggest Fall attractions and has continued to improve and grow with each year. 2018 should be more fun than ever. Residents and visitors alike flock to downtown Rehoboth on Saturday to watch as hundreds of local businesses and residents parade down the Rehoboth avenue in extravagant costumes and on ornately crafted floats! The parade and parade float/costume contest is one of the highlights, but there are also dozens of other activities. From a “witches cackle” contest, to dog costume competitions, to face painting and trick or treating you won’t want to miss this crown jewel of Fall Fun in Coastal Delaware.

Oh, be sure to keep an eye out for us and our Lessard Builders float in the parade on Saturday!

 

Cape Henlopen State Park’s 30th Children’s Halloween Fantasy Trail

Saturday October 26th 6pm – 8pm,  Sunday October 27th 6pm – 7:30pm

One of the best child-friendly Halloween activities in Delaware. Cape Henlopen State Parks transforms into a Halloween Fantasy Trail wonderland the weekend before Halloween. The State Park sets up their Fantasy Trail as a walking trick-or-treat trail filled with candy, toys, and it’s lined with all your kids favorite storybook characters along the way. Once your kiddies are finished trick or treating there is also entertainment, games and activities taking place under their big tent each evening. It’s a great way for you to take your kids whether you’re solo or you have a huge group of their friends. If you have questions about Cape Henlopen’s Fantasy Trail, call 302-645-6852.

 

We hope you all enjoy your October! 

 

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Construction Appreciation Week  

You see these people in highlighter colored vests working on our highways here are the findings. You see them in your neighborhood or down the street working on new homes with the best materials  They’re responsible for the skyscrapers in our cities, our national infrastructure and many comforts of our everyday lives. You these people working outside on the hottest days of summer and the most frigid of winter. So who are we alluding to? The men and women who have made a career in the RKC Construction 9923 Paseo Montalban #B, San Diego, CA 92129 (619) 449-5899!

Please join us this week in celebration and appreciation of the men, women and companies nationwide in the American construction industry. We’d like to take this moment to say #ThanksForBuilding to the men and women who work as part of the construction industry. 

Construction Appreciation Week Image

Some Dream, Others Build

The American construction industry has existed as a backbone of American society since the very earliest settlers arrived. In our nation’s infancy it was these hard working people who labored to transform America from a large wooded forest into a civilized, organized country. Today most work done by the Construction industry occurs ‘behind the scenes’, yet the industry’s presence is something we feel throughout America. Thanks to the advancement in technology which have helped develop better tools offering higher precision one can find on https://www.logsplitteradvisor.com/best-manual-hydraulic-log-splitter-reviews/ , these workers are able to achieve excellence and deliver perfection. Construction workers are responsible for building us better highways and hospitals, new homes, our workplaces and schools. The construction industry may not be glamorous, but the men and women who work in construction make an impact through their work that reaches far beyond the job site. 

Building homes and businesses is our Lessard family heritage and construction has been our family trade for four generations. We swing our hammers, sketch out custom home plans and work on the construction site with a smile each day. The Construction industry has given Lessard Builders a way to help hundreds of families and to also revitalize the Delaware communities where we work and live. Therefore we are forever grateful for the construction industry and for the skilled men and women who work in construction across America,there will be many construction contacts available, for anything you need, https://performancebasedheatingandair.com/ will also be there to provide guidance. To all our construction brethren and sisters, we appreciate your hard work every single day. Thank you!

Builders Blitz 2018

Builders Blitz 2018

Builders Blitz 2018

Builders Blitz 2018

Construction Appreciation Week Banner

From the company http://profoam.com/.

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Celebrating Grandparent’s Day 2018

Did you know that, since 1978, the Second Sunday in September has been hailed as National Grandparent’s Day? If you already knew of National Grandparent’s Day, we’re impressed! We, like many of you out there, hadn’t heard a peep about this holiday to celebrate Grandparents until very recently. Yet while just learned about Grandparent’s Day, we quickly realized this little-known holiday celebrates some of the most deserving and important people- the older members of our family who came before us. Join all of us in honoring and remembering the elders in our lives and our communities who helped mold and show us the way. This Sunday, September 9th, is Grandparent’s Day 2018. 

The Origin of a National Grandparents Day

Forty years ago, President Jimmy Carter decided Grandparents and elders also deserved a National day of recognition. At the proclamation ceremony in which National Grandparent’s Day was created, Carter declared, “The Elders in each family have the responsibility for setting the moral tone for the family and passing on the values of our Nation to their children and grandchildren. They bore the hardships and made the sacrifices that produced much of the progress and comforts we enjoy today.” What is striking about President Carter’s words is that while they rang clear in 1978, forty years later they still resonate. Grandparents are often key figures in helping us and our children to imagine and dream, create a connection to family culture and develop a sense of our past and family history.

Grandparent’s Day and Our Lives 

Take this moment to think back to the most influential people in your life… who are they?

Some of you may immediately have thought parents or grandparents, siblings, aunts or uncles, friends etc. but regardless of who popped into your head- they were likely influenced at some point by an elder who took the time to help mold, mentor and set the tone for them. President Carter created this day to recognize the critical role of elders and Grandparents in the successful foundation and growth of American society in a way similar to Mother’s and Father’s Day.

Grandparent’s Day is especially important to us at Lessard Builders. It was Dan Lessard, our founder and Grandfather/Great-Grandfather, who laid the foundation for Lessard Builders. Dan then taught his son Addie the carpentry, management and construction skills needed to be an exceptional builder and someday pass along the family trade. It was that carpenter-builder foundation which was passed from Dan to his son Addie which in time filtered down to Dan’s Grandsons- including Brian Lessard, our owner today. Without the foundation laid by past generations Lessard Builders and many businesses would not exist today. 

Dan Lessard hard at work on the construction site.
Dan Lessard and family working together on an early construction job site.
Addie hard at work to ensure this 2 x 6 is a perfect fit. As the old adage goes, "Measure twice, cut once."
The second generation of Lessard’s building; Addie, working on site.
A young Brian Lessard hard at work and eager to learn on the job site.
Two generations of Lessard ‘builders’ discussing the job and family trade.

 

Please take a moment this Sunday, September 9th to honor and remember the elders in your family and your life who lit the torch to show you the way. As Socrates once said, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” If not for many a Grandparent’s stories, love and encouragement, most of us and our Nation would be very different today.

Grandparent’s Day Information & Resources

For more information about Grandparent’s Day visit https://grandparentsday.org/ , Proclamation 4580- The National Grandparents Day Proclamation or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Grandparents_Day .

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As the warmer months roll in, so do those who visit Delaware and begin to consider having a home in the First State. If Delaware real estate is on your mind there is no better time than now.

The past few years have been a boon for Sussex County real estate. Just like other reputed builders in the region are providing land for sale, Sussex County also is making progress in procuring large areas and converting them into residential areas. Private parcels of land are rapidly being sold and transformed into new developments both at the beach and in inland Sussex County. If you are looking to live in a developed community packed with modern amenities the options are endless and the time is now. We are currently one of the featured builders in the breathtaking community of Showfield in Lewes and lots are selling fast.

Yet perhaps you aren’t looking for a clubhouse and cozy neighbors… perhaps your idea of moving to Delaware is to enjoy a little more space and a little more nature. You should definitely check it out here at Innisfil Real Estate.

When we speak with potential Delaware homeowners for the first time we are often are asked a few of the same questions, and we’d like to answer some of them and help you get a step closer to your dream home today. We hope the following information helps answer your questions and assists you in your Delaware home search.

The 2018 FAQ’s

– Is it a necessity that we already own our lot? No! Our builder Brian and our team are always open to assisting any real estate agency and potential clients with identifying the perfect piece of property to build your home on. We’ve often gone out on site with clients to look at a lot to ensure it is large enough and properly situated. We’ve gone out on site and marked trees to ensure that beautiful old Pine tree isn’t knocked down. If you don’t already own a lot, we are happy to help you search Delaware find the perfect real estate.

– Where in Delaware will your company build? We can build NEARLY ANYWHERE within the state of Delaware, and we’re always open to look at and consider lots in Maryland on the Delmarva Peninsula. That includes waterfront property, wooded property, and any lot without an established builder tie in. We’re happy to build your home wherever you’ll be happy!

– We’ve heard building a custom home is very time-consuming and expensive… Not when you build a Lessard home! With a Lessard home, you can change the configuration of the walls and the interior layout at no additional cost to you, and should take full advantage of itFor those looking for the truly custom home, our team can design a custom floor plan and design it to be exactly what your needs at your price point. All our customers also have the option of completely altering the interior layout one of our preexisting floor plans. Every Lessard Builders home is conceptualized and personalized to suit the needs of that unique homeowner.

– Doesn’t Lessard just build smaller homes? We’ve been building homes for 4 generations; we design and build homes of all sizes and all styles. Our current model, The Saltaire located within Showfield in Lewes, is a divine 6,000+ sq. feet. We just finished up a beautiful 4,000+ sq. foot home and a 2,000+ sq. foot home all in the same month. Whether you want a spacious three floor Nantucket inspired homes, a cozy Italian-Spanish Colonial style ranch home, a modern Farmhouse or something completely different– we’re comfortable building your home as extravagantly or as simply as you’d like.

– What style of homes do you build? We can design and build any interior/exterior style home you’d like. Our builder and owner Brian is a whiz when it comes to listening to a customers’ ideas and creating them a concept based on their visions and dreams. Our architects will then create your plan, we’ll tweak it if necessary and then we’ll get to work with you on selecting your options while we build your perfect home.

Want to Know More About Our Home Designs and Building Lessard

We’d love to chat with you about your needs and vision for your next home. Contact us to set up an appointment or visit us at our model home in Showfield in Lewes.

Call: 302-645-7444
Email: [email protected]

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Now that you’ve sat down and decided on the builder you will use to design and customize your new home, what is the best way to weed through all of your requirements, features and finishes so you create yourself the perfect home? 

The major advantage of building a new custom home is the opportunity to build a two storey home in Perth or install reclaimed wood flooring and then design your home plans accordingly. While this sounds really exciting at first, once the time comes to sit down and select your options and upgrades, many find the multitude of choices can be overwhelming. In lieu of that, one may just get a home from Reward Homes at Box Hill Heights, and just expunge the idea of building a new home, and all the difficulties that would come with it. You may end up checking out single family homes for sale in the area.

So, how can you best evaluate the endless choices that come with building a true custom home? 

 

  1. Finalize your budget

    Remember that a budget which may make sense for one home builder may equate to something different with another builder. First, be sure you are fully aware of the base choices your home builder provides as standard and what that does and does not include. While some builder executives use lots of ‘builder-speak’ during initial meetings that sounds good for the wallet and appeals to the eye, too often we hear stories of builders gauging customers for altering or customizing interior features such as room sizes and interior wall placements. Know what it is that you feel comfortable spending and precisely how much you are willing to deviate above your budget.

  2. Exterior and Structural Design 

    Custom designed home floor-plans, additions or changes should be discussed, drafted and approved prior to signing the contract, or informally approved and signed shortly thereafter. Often custom home builders want to charge significant fees for having a floor-plan custom designed, but some builders will roll the cost of architectural drafting of your custom designed plan back into the price of the home once a customer signs a final contract. Many builders have a few signature home design plans with different exterior styles and visually unique characteristics that customers can choose from. True custom home builders will allow you to take these signature designs and change them, blend them, or outright not use them at all. Another important structural option to consider is a basement or crawlspace. While some concrete contractors keep options for basements or crawlspaces limited, others have no problem allowing for a full Concrete Paver Installation as long as that properties’ water table can support it. While full basements are appealing to many families, some home buyers receive the same storage space benefit with a lesser cost by simply expanding the crawlspaces to 5 feet in height. And of course you should make a proper roof, windows and siding, just make sure that you contact the right siding installation services so that the exterior of your home will have great end results. I used this contractor last time to get my roof fixed and it’s been three years, and I have not faced even a single issue due to their excellent service. You could aslo contact C&D Brooklyn Roofers to check what they can suggest. Hail damaged roof repair or any damage resulting from natural disasters is covered by the home insurance. All of these options should be on the table when building a custom home, and it is worthwhile to discuss all of this with your builder prior to signing your contract, if you do not own a home insurance policy be sure to get one before staring any home projects  . 

  3. Interior Design 

    Spend some time evaluating the spaces you would get a lot of use from inside your new custom home. “How many bedrooms do we need with storage? How many baths do we want? What have we always dreamt of having in our next home?” Here is a little pro tip: it is very good to ask yourselves these things and then add them to your wants vs needs list. Some people are avid wine connoisseurs and require a wine cellar. Instead of having a second bedroom downstairs, that square footage should be able to be reallocated to give you that wine cellar (and perhaps a larger living room.) And, of course, there is the ease factor as well: you do not want to spend time after the home closing to work on your new home. The home builder you select should be working with you to customize your interior layout with respect to your rooms and room sizes and of course all of your self storage needs, so that on the day you move in your home is precisely the way you envision it to be and stay for years. 

  4. Long-Term Home Requirements

    Are you looking to build this home for your short term needs, as a vacation home, or are you looking to build a home that meets your needs for decades? With the increasing needs of modern families, there are even more things for customers to consider. In-law suites which provide semi-separate living spaces are becoming increasingly popular as the number of multigenerational households increasing. Although, go ahead and learn more here about home improvement for your kitchen, bathroom and more. While in-law suite design varies depending on the needs of each family, creating one that perfectly meets your loved ones needs is possible with careful planning during the budget and architectural design process. Homes with dual master-suites are also becoming increasingly popular. Dual master-suites offer increasing comfort and convenience to families that look forward to spending decades in their dream home. There is something special about being able to have the space for children and grandchildren to comfortably stay under your roof when they come for a Summer weekend or during the holidays. And, of course, there is the hassle factor as well: are you willing to track up and down the stairs after decades of living in your home, or would you be more comfortable knowing you have a full master-suite downstairs to meet your needs as the years progress.

  5. WANTS vs NEEDS

    In a few words, be flexible but don’t sacrifice what you really want. Remember that you set a budget for a reason, and while you may want to squeeze everything you possibly can into your custom home, it is good to work with a builder who will be very honest and work with you. Prepare a list of your ‘must-haves’ and ‘want-to-haves’. A true custom home builder will do everything they can to provide you everything on this list, but when it comes down to increasing your budget or nixing a few things, it is beneficial to know where your priorities lie. For example, many builders will offer you a plethora of choices for things like flooring, technology, and kitchen selection options, but many couples spend a lot of time entertaining so they like to budget some additional dollars for upgrades. Know what it is you want, know what it is you can’t live without, and then discuss these things with your builder to see how they can accommodate as close to every one as they can. You should remember that there are things that should be done properly, for example, concrete raising and leveling. You should work with the reputable contractors like PURlevel Inc (more at https://www.purlevel.com/) to expertly handle any of your needs.

Lastly, be sure to communicate all of these things explicitly to your builder and their design professionals. Ask them to provide you spreadsheets of your choices, and be sure to carefully read through and initial every choice on every document. These tips will not only take a significant portion of the unknown away from your evaluation process everything after you’ve selected your builder, but they have the potential to cut out a significant amount of the time you spend on the choices you make for your new home! 

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Have you ever longed for a quick escape? Just an hour just to clear your head? Perhaps some place that is quiet and allows you to let the tension of everyday life slip away?

For those of you who live in the Wilmington, Philadelphia, D.C, or New York metropolitan areas, the vision of hopping into your car and escaping for a short while likely led you to imagine one of two places: a spa or salon of some sort, or a tropical island filled with Daiquiris and lounge chairs. 

Within the bustling pace and pressure of life in the Northeast, we all know there are fewer and fewer opportunities to truly ‘get away’ or decompress. Yet as the days grow longer and the birds again begin to chirp, Delaware begins to reveal one of its most cherished, rare, and prized possessions: it’s protected lands and natural serenity.

What do I mean? As the weather warms, Delaware’s State Parks and Wildlife Preserves begin to beam with life and offer the weary something rare; an escape from civilization that is close to home.

What makes Delaware’s State Parks and Preserves so unique is that they have something to offer for everyone; and it is right around this time each Spring that these gems awaken and come back to life. For those of you that love a quiet run or bicycle ride in the woods, Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes offers exercise enthusiasts dozens of scenic paved and unpaved trails to explore and escape to. For my fellow nature and animal lovers out there, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Milton offers safe haven to dozens of rare insect, plant, and animal species. For thrill seekers, ‘Go Ape’ in Lums Pond State Park has over forty treetop zip lines that you can book a 2-3 hour time to adventure and swing through. Yes, forty! It is these well maintained and sometimes well hidden natural escapes that makes everyday life in Delaware so different than elsewhere in the Northeast.

One of my personal favorite places to escape is Assawoman Wildlife Area.

Assawoman Wildlife Area is an escape with a feel all its’ own, located off the beaten path on Camp Barnes Road in Frankford. This beautiful land was once home to local Native American tribes and within its’ acres of beauty lie untouched lands to stroll through, bicycle and walking trails to follow, over a dozen places for those who like to hunt, free boat ramps for boating and fishing enthusiasts, and many places to launch a Kayak or Canoe. Yet even with so many things to offer, this escape remains so well hidden that in all of my visits I’ve never seen more than two or three other people. It’s one of those places where you can put on some sunglasses and stroll about without fear of being bothered or getting lost.

As the days grow longer and warmer, it’s these options that make living in Delaware so beautifully refreshing, different and exciting. If I had to narrow my entire two-plus years of living in Delaware to one life lesson this state has taught me, it would be this… even in your own back yard, you never know what diamonds in the rough you may discover until you look.

For those of you who want to explore, escape, discover new adventures and learn more about the plentiful natural beauties of The First State, included below is information for all of the State Parks and Wildlife areas.

I hope to see you all escape the day to day bustle of life to soak in a little more nature, animals and sunshine. Enjoy your adventures my friends! 

 

Delaware State Parks

Information for all of Delaware’s 14 State parks can be found at http://www.destateparks.com/

 

Delaware Wildlife Areas and Preserves

Information for all of Southern Delaware’s Wildlife refuges can be found at https://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-adventures/wildlife-refuges-sanctuaries

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Area- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/

Okie Nature Wildlife Preserve- This locally donated wildlife preserve does not have a website or phone number but is located at: Marian R Okie Road, Millsboro DE 19966

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The past few weeks have brought with them a slew of exciting news and surprises for our local Delaware Custom Home business, Lessard Builders.

First, we would like to congratulate all of our newest homeowners and your families on your new Lessard custom homes! Why do we take a moment to do this- you may be thinking? Well, as a small, family owned company we pride ourselves on working super closely with every homeowner and potential homeowner we meet. Our team spent much of the summer and early fall working diligently to design, select, and then build a handful of chic new custom homes with the goal of getting every one of these families comfortably settled into their homes by the holidays. Alas, Mission Accomplished! Congratulations again to each of you and may the holidays and your new homes bring you and your families a renewed sense of comfort, happiness, and tranquility!

Second and just as exciting, we’ve broken ground and are making huge strides on our newest model home in the Showfield community! As of right now things are looking great for an early Spring 2017 as the date for the ribbon cutting of our newest Lessard model home! If you live in Southern Delaware, we highly recommend you take a ride down Gills Neck Road in the coming months. In our last exciting piece of internal project news, our new office building, which is being built on the corner of E. Camden Wyoming Ave and Main St in Camden-Wyoming, is also progressing along beautifully. Early 2017 is looking good!

And last but certainly not least, those of us at Lessard Builders are excited, humbled and grateful to make an announcement: Lessard Builders was awarded the 2017 Corporate Livewire Innovation and Excellence in Construction Award.

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Where does an award like this come from, you may be wondering?

Well, our staff at Lessard Builders was contacted a few months back and informed that Lessard Builders had been nominated for a Corporate LiveWire award a few months back. We were not given any more information other than that, and we were provided a nomination submission packet which we had to fill out and submit. The company informed us that the winner was chosen by a blind judging panel which could only use the submitted information in the decision making process. And then we waited. And waited. And waited…

And then one morning about two weeks ago seemingly out of the blue came the good news; a congratulatory phone call, Lessard Builders was selected as the recipient of the 2017 Corporate LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award!

As a small company we are humbled to be nominated for and chosen for such an award. Our company and team strives to create something unique and special for every family and person we can in Southern Delaware, and to be acknowledged for that is truly the greatest gift we could ever receive as 2016 turns toward 2017. To all of you, we thank you for this incredible honor and commit to bringing more innovation, more excellence, more positivity to Southern Delaware in the days, weeks, and months to come. 

From our team at Lessard to each of you, have a blessed and very Happy Thanksgiving!  

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Lessard Builders is excited to announce the groundbreaking of our newest Lessard model home in the iconic 132 acre Showfield custom home community now under development along Gills Neck Road in Lewes, Delaware.

The Showfield community stands out by offering potential homeowners the opportunity to build a luxury home in an historic setting, all while within walking distance of downtown Lewes and its’ number of exceptional restaurants, shops and boutiques, and world-class beaches.

The Showfield community features a preserved historic barn on the property and borders a 16-acre natural pond. In addition, Showfield will provide homeowners a resort-style outdoor pool and clubhouse, and easy direct access to the neighboring Junction Breakwater Bike Trail. 

 

 

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“Our family is really excited to be a part of developing Showfield and working together to capture the quaint and welcoming feeling of historic downtown Lewes. The land on which Showfield is situated has been a part of a local family’s lives for generations. We love that! To spread this beautiful piece of land that holds so many memories, and then design for people a home which they’ll be creating new generations of memories in. What’s also exciting for us at Lessard Builders is that with Showfield, we’re growing our team and circling back to our roots when my father and grandfather built homes from the ground up.  It’s important to us that our homeowners can feel the love, time and energy we personally put in to each home we build,” Christina Lessard shared.

“Bringing to the market fresh ideas and concepts is the spirit of Lessard Builders,” says Brian Lessard, third generation builder and Chief Executive Officer. “Lessard Builders strives to modify, adapt, and design the perfect custom home with the help of great equipment from an oilfield equipment rental service. We don’t want to fit homeowners in a box, and with our newest floor plans for Showfield, homeowners will have even more choices, possibilities, and ideas for inspiration. We love to listen to them talk about their lifestyle so together we can create a home that meets their individual needs and desires. Within the Showfield model there are areas of the home for multiple generations to enjoy; areas where grandparents, parents, children, and animals can live together. From the playroom upstairs, to the openness of a huge kitchen to the tranquility of a screened-in porch, there is something for each member of the family.  A second, private, screened-in porch off the downstairs master suite allows the homeowner a quiet sanctuary. Finish off the downstairs with a game room, a wet bar and wine tasting area, a movie room, or a man cave and you have created a home that is both fun and practical. Our goal is to provide areas that are in harmony with one another and flow together but allow the luxury and privacy that’s required.”

For more information on our distinctive, fully-customizable, new home designs, like us and follow us on our Lessard Builders Facebook page and visit our website, LessardBuilders.com. We have lots more news, announcements, and new floor plans coming shortly! 

Additional photos, videos, and information about the Showfield community and this opportunity to own a piece of historic property in Lewes, click the link below or visit http://www.showfieldde.com. 

 

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Today I feel grateful for my work environment. I just finished reading a few articles on the evolution of office space trends, in recent years closed office spaces were transformed to an open work environment that eliminated walls and grouped co-workers around multiple tables. Since then studies have shown that personalities and work ethics are clashing, affecting productivity and the open work environments are now incorporating work space pods.  They are very small resemble the look and size of a helicopter cockpit. Yikes. pod 2 So, what do mini work space pods have to do with a model home for sale in Lewes Delaware? I work from the professionally decorated model home in The Villages of Five Points and I appreciate working here for the cozy surroundings and convenient locale. The comfort of being at home working from the couch, at the dining room table, on the patio in the sun or working from the sun room on a breezy day totally beats an eensy weensy cubicle pod. The kitchen is just a few steps away when you need it and a cup of coffee at Arena’s Deli, dinner at FishOn! or pastries at Touch of Italy is a quick walk around the corner at The Villages of Five Points Town Center.

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Lunch anywhere on 2nd Street downtown Lewes is only a few blocks away and taking a “brain break” to soak up the sun, sand and waves is easy to do before, during or after work. Often times I catch the sunset or sunrise at one of the beaches nearby in Lewes or kick off the morning with views of Oyster Rocks, Broadkill Beach, Lewes Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes Boat Ramp, Canalfront Park off of Pilottown Road or Prime Hook Wildlife Preserve.

Home For Sale In Lewes Delaware The Sonoma, Lessard Builders Model Home

I’m going to miss the Sonoma model in The Villages of Five Points East. We’re currently selling it with a leaseback program so that means that we’ll rent it back from it’s new homeowner for a year or two while we finish building new homes in The Villages of Five Points East. For me, it might take that long to part with being so close to Lewes, Delaware every day.

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Another perk to working from a professionally decorated model home is the lack of distractions! Everything is perfectly placed, stylish, aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, your favorite Sirius Radio station plays throughout the entire house and everything is already clean. If you have ever worked from home – you’ll understand the frustration of distractions like folding laundry, dusting, dishes in the sink and that to do list just keeps nipping at you until it is finished (which is never). If you’re interested in the Sonoma at The Villages of Five Points East, you’ll be happy to know that the home can be purchased completely furnished – from top to bottom. You’ll just have to move right in! Even if you are not yet ready to purchase a new home – you should still stop in to check it out! Email us at Homes (at) LessardBuilders.com, call (302) 645-7444 to make an appointment or just stop in from 11 pm to 5 pm. We’re open daily except major holidays.

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The Sonoma Model Home by Lessard Builders The Villages of Five Points East (New Home Community) 33673 East Hunters Run, Lewes, Delaware 19958 (Driving directions are listed at the end of this post) The craftsman style frame of the Sonoma Model Home will surprise you when you step inside to discover a 2600 square home with two stories, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a 2 car garage. The Sonoma is the most popular home in The Villages of Five Points with an entertaining, first floor living layout, high ceilings and natural light.

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In addition to the Lessard Builders standard features included in every new home, the Sonoma Model Home in The Villages of Five Points includes many interior and exterior features. Listed below are just a few features included in the $599,000 price. If interested in putting an offer to own this home in Lewes, Delaware contact us at homes (at) lessardbuilders (dot) com or call (302) 698-1091.  

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The Sonoma Model Home For Sale In Lewes Delaware The Villages of Five Points East 33673 East Hunters Run Lewes, Delaware 19958 The Sonoma Home by Lessard Builders: New Home Features

  • 2 x 6 exterior wall construction spaced 16” on center
  • Conditioned Crawl Space with Full Door and staircase
  • Engineered Floor & Roof Truss System
  • Get More Info on R-23 Blown In Blanket Insulation (Walls) 
  • R-49 Insulation (Ceilings)
  • Elk by GAF 30 year architectural shingles
  • Two car garage with finished drywall
  • Vinyl Low E Windows
  • Garage side entry door
  • Upgraded Epoxy Floor Coating
  • LED Lighting throughout the entire house
  • Recessed Lighting & Ceiling Fan in Garage
  • Brushed Nickel Door Hardware
  • Moen Faucets & Plumbing Fixtures
  • TV Outlets, Ceiling Fans in every room
  • Custom Audio: Two Speakers & Apple Connector
  • Insulated Garage Door w/ single 24 x 24 windows
  • 4 ¼ Base Trim Moulding
  • Wainscoting in Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub in Laundry Room
  • 24 x 24 Floor Tile in Laundry
  • Custom Light Fixtures
  • Custom Wood Shelving in Pantry
  • 24 x 24 Floor Tile in Pantry
  • Pre-Finished Hardwood Flooring in Study
  • Recessed Lighting in Study
  • Ceiling Fan, Wiring, Speed Control in Study
  • Foyer has upgraded flooring design
  • Recessed Lighting in Foyer
  • Oak Staircase: Boxed Newel Posts & Over sized Painted Spindles
  • Ceiling Fan, Speed Control in Bedroom 2
  • Vanity Counter tops & Cabinets in first floor bathroom
  • Recessed Lights & Tray Ceiling in Dining Nook
  • Ceiling Fan, Wiring & speed control in Nook
  • Kemper Painted Maple Kitchen Cabinets with Glaze & soft close, Smart Stop technology
  • Under Cabinet, Recessed Lighting & Pendant Lighting in Kitchen
  • Maytag Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Granite Counter tops & Kitchen Island
  • Glass Door in diagonal kitchen wall cabinet
  • Subway Tile Back splash
  • Upgraded Stone Fireplace
  • TV setup above Fireplace
  • Recessed Lighting in Great Room
  • Upgraded Ceiling Fan w/ Speed Control Package in each room
  • Standard Progress Lighting Package
  • Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom
  • Hardwood Flooring with Carpet Inlay
  • Custom Shelving Package in Master Closet (By Behind Closed Doors, Lewes Delaware)
  • 24 x 24 ceramic tile in Master Bath with glaze finish
  • Upgraded Vanity Countertop in Master Bath
  • Kemper Vanity Cabinet in Master Bath (soft close, Smart Stop technology)
  • Roman Shower with Upgraded Tile Design, Rain Showerhead & Custom Poured Cultured Marble Shower Pan
  • 2nd Floor Bath: Standard vanity, cultured marble vanity counter top & shower tub combination
  • Multiple Sherwin Williams Paint Colors
  • Diagonal Floor Tile Design
  • Pendant Lighting Above Kitchen Island
  • Chandelier in Dining Room
  • Crown Moulding in Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom

Home For Sale Lewes Delaware View from the Sonoma Kitchen

Outdoor Living: You’ll Want To Spend Every Summer, Spring & Fall Evening Here! More of what is included in this home for sale in Lewes Delaware!

  • Screened In Porch w/ Ceiling Fan & recessed lighting
  • Mastic Siding
  • TimberTech composite decking – low maintenance and durable
  • Spacious Front Porch: Upgraded tongue and groove material
  • Custom Flagstone Patio & Step, Stone Fire Pit by Clean Cut Interlocking Pavers
  • Additional Recessed Lighting (Exterior)
  • Exterior Fireplace Stone Setup
  • Granite Top on Fireplace
  • Sod & Landscaping Package
  • Metal Roof
  • Upgraded Custom Front Door, Therma tru Doors
  • Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk & Driveway

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  Directions to: Home For Sale In Lewes Delaware Lessard Builders Model Home: Villages of Five Points East 33673 East Hunters Run Lewes, Delaware 19958 From Rehoboth Beach: Head North on DE-1 towards Five Points intersection Turn Right on Savannah Road towards downtown Lewes for .8 miles Turn left onto Parker Rd (Villages of Five Points Entrance) Make first right onto East Hunters Run Model is first home on the right From Milton/All Points North: Head South on DE-1 towards Five Points intersection Turn Left on Savanna Road towards downtown Lewes for .8 miles Turn left onto Parker Rd. (Villages of Five Points Entrance) Make first right onto East Hunters Run Model is the first home on the right. From Downtown Lewes: Take Savannah Road towards DE-1 Make a right onto Parker Rd. (Villages of Five Points Entrance) Make first right onto East Hunters Run Model is the first home on the right.  

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  We hope you’ll visit our model home for sale in Lewes Delaware! Open Daily in The Villages of Five Points East.