Sussex County

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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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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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Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘Labor Day and Fall are here… Summer and the year are coming to an end…’? Yeah, me too, guilty-as-charged. For those who  haved lived in coastal areas, Labor Day traditionally signaled an emptying of the beach and what feels like an end to the ‘year’. What many come to realize is, there is something very different about the end of Summer in Sussex County.

The fable of the quiet Delaware beaches in Fall and Winter 2018 are far from reality. Instead, the end of August in Delaware signals the beginning of a new season- the Fall Fun season. Each month this Fall we will spotlight a few of the Fall Fun activities taking place throughout Sussex County. We want to welcome you to our new local spotlight blog series which will highlight the ins and outs of social events in Sussex County. 

September in Sussex: 

Bethany Beach Labor Day Jazz Funeral-

Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Fall 2018
2018 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral 5:30 p.m. September 3rd 2018

Feeling the itch to get out and enjoy every last drop of Summer 2018? Check out Bethany Beaches’ annual Labor Day weekend Jazz ‘Funeral’ parade! We love this incredible little festival which bids adieu to the Summer gone by with a ‘funeral’ parade, three bands of rockin Jazz music, games, food and a beach celebration all their own! This year’s kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Labor Day, Sept 3rd, at the North end of the Bethany boardwalk. For more event details visit their website at www.jazz-funeral.com/

 

Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce Sandcastle and Sculpture Contest-

Labor Day and the Summer months come and go but the fun at our Delaware Beaches doesn’t stop in September. If you’re in town the weekend after Labor Day check out the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sandcastle Sculpture contest! The contest is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year and is known for the massive, intricate sand creations that consistently wow spectators. This year’s event starts at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8th and wraps up with awards at 5 p.m. For additional information about the 2018 contest, visit https://www.beach-fun.com/events/event/2954-sandcastle-sculpture-contest.html 
 
 

22nd Annual Dewey Beach Triathlon-

Dewey Beach Triathlon Fall 2018
22nd Annual Dewey Beach Triathlon 8:00 a.m. September 15th

Delaware Beach athletes, rejoice! As the warm weather subsides we get the closer to Dewey Beach’s annual Sprint Triathlon! The event is one of the largest Triathlons on the East Coast and takes place this year on September 15th. The Triathlon was formed in 1996 as a grassroots way for local Triathletes to support the community and hone their skill. The event has now grown to about 1000 annual participants. Information on the race and sign-up forms can be found directly on their website, www.deweybeachtriathlon.com On-line sign ups close on September 11th at 7:30 a.m. 

 

SoDelFest, The Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival-

2018 SoDelFest Fall 2018
2018 SoDelFest 12:00 p.m. September 29th

The Fall activities start off strong on September 29th with SoDelFest 2018: The Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival. SoDelFest is a fundraiser which brings the very best of Southern Delaware food, wine, and music together to experience under one roof. The event gives attendees an all-they-can-sample taste of food from 20+ of the best local restaurants and over 40 exceptional wines, beers and spirits. The festival’s other main event will be a LIVE mystery-ingredient Chef Throw Down that pits some of the best local Chefs from Lewes restaurants against their counterparts from Rehoboth Beach! For more information about this fantastic foodie fundraiser and to order tickets, visit https://www.sodelfest.com 

 

We hope you’ve enjoyed the first post in our new local spotlight blog series! Check back with us next month for the second entry about events in October! 

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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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Lessard Builders Partners With Habitat for Humanity For Delaware Home Builders Blitz Build For Delaware home builder Brian Lessard giving back the community has always been a priority. Over the years he has worked with numerous non-profits within the Delaware community through with local schools, organizations such as Harvest Years Senior Center, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Wilmington and in most recent years, Habitat for Humanity. “I enjoy working with Habitat for Humanity because everything you do is local in the Delaware community and as an individual you actually see your effort making a difference in your backyard. Habitat for Humanity has evolved into a niche non-profit for me because the required skills to give back to the community and resources are directly related to the new construction industry while helping others succeed.” – Brian Lessard, Lessard Builders The Lessard Builders Team has worked with both the Kent County and Sussex County Delaware Habitat for Humanity chapters through various Women Builds, Delaware Home Builders Blitz Builds and every day new home construction builds. Most recently, Brian’s rewarding experience working with Habitat for Humanity has influenced him become the President of the local Central Delaware chapter and become a major home builder partner in Central Delaware’s first Home Builders Blitz Build.

Delaware Home Builders Blitz 2014 Home Builders Blitz 2014

2014-06-09 13.18.47 The Home Builders Blitz Build is an exciting opportunity for Habitat for Humanity affiliates and professional builders to partner together to build new homes across the United States. The “blitz” part of the Home Builders Blitz is that the homes are built quickly – within a 5 to 10 day time frame! Welcomed by the industry, the Home Builders Blitz is an opportunity that gives new construction professionals an opportunity to work together, give back and build homes within their community – in a timely manner that they can fit into their schedule. Central Delaware Home Builders Blitz: Two Homes. Two Families. One Week! Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity plans to build two homes in downtown Dover, Delaware in one week. Brian Lessard is overseeing the project in the planning stages as President and acting as the home builder for one of the Builders Blitz homes in downtown Dover. The second home will be built by Habitat for Humanity construction volunteers and local contractors. The 2015 Home Builders Blitz houses are part of a total of five proposed Habitat for Humanity new construction homes in downtown Dover and part of two recent community development support programs, the Downtown Development District designation and the newly created Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund. Together these initiatives will work together with Habitat for Humanity to build and strengthen neighborhoods in downtown Dover. Central Delaware Home Builders Blitz: Dover, Delaware June 8-12, 2015 Home Builders Blitz is an exciting opportunity for Delaware Habitat for Humanity affiliates and professional builders to partner together to build new homes. Watch highlights from the Home Builders Blitz 2014, where professional builders across the United States partnered with Habitat to construct more than 250 new homes: Get Involved! If you’re a contractor interested in participating in the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz – please do not hesitate to contact us! If you’re not a contractor and you’d like to join the fun – you can!  Volunteers and vendors are still needed. Call Habitat for Humanity at (302) 526-2364 or Lessard Builders at (302) 698-1091. Habitat For Humanity Vision: A World Where Everyone Has A Decent Place To Live Habitat for Humanity new homes are built for homeowners that meet specific qualifications. Habitat homes are not given away – to qualify families must live in substandard housing, earn less than 60% of the local median income, contribute 250 sweat equity hours, and purchase the home through a no-interest loan. Habitat does more than build affordable houses –  it builds stronger, more stable families.

  • Becoming a homeowner achieves many of the following positive outcomes:
  • Developments a sense of community
  • Improves the outcome of children’s education
  • Improves the family’s health, many Habitat partner homeowners previously lived in substandard conditions with mold and additional health risks.
  • Builds self-esteem and creates a sense of pride
  • Develops greater financial independence and wealth accumulation
  • Provides an education for home maintenance skills

The Lessard Builders team is looking forward to a full week of intense, efficient home building for a good cause! Stay tuned for more Delaware Home Builders Blitz news. If interested in joining the Lessard Builders team for a future Habitat for Humanity Home Build, please email at [email protected].

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