Delaware
Bear
1140 GOVERNOR LEA ROAD

$489,900

1140 GOVERNOR LEA ROAD, Bear, DE 19701

3 beds |
4 baths |
3,714 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1989
0.84acre lot
1 car garage
$132/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home offering versatile living with NO HOA restrictions, perfect for entrepreneurs, general contractors, or anyone seeking freedom from development rules. Situated on nearly one acre, this property provides space, privacy, and endless potential. Featuring total 3bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom in lower level and 3 1/2 bathrooms, the home boasts an open floor plan, an inviting foyer with a newer front door, leads to the open living and dining rooms and separate family room, with multiple sliders and wonderful views to the expansive deck overlooking the magnificent in-ground pool with massive concrete patio, and pool house with full bath, storage and gathering room. Enjoy coffee or read favorite book in Sunroom/mudroom filled with natural light. Large eat-in kitchen features, updated laminate floor, a newer stainless steel gas stove, new faucet, pendant light, plenty of cabinets, corian countertops and bay windows. The hallway bath includes a newly installed vanity. The finished basement offers a true in-law suite with its own private entrance—ideal for multi-generational living or rental possibilities. Outside, enjoy the in-ground pool, a pool house with a full kitchen, a large deck, and a fully fenced yard, creating your own personal oasis. Parking is abundant with a 1-car garage, oversized driveway, and a carport—great for work trucks, trailers, or guests. The roof and HVAC were both replaced in 2016-2017, adding peace of mind. A rare find in a non-development setting, this home combines comfort, flexibility, and room to grow. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: May 9, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. : 3023515000
Listing Agent:: Mia Burch : 3025984069
MLS ID:: DENC2081172

General: Butlers PantryCeiling Fan(s)2nd KitchenKitchen - Eat-In
Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2KitchenFamily RoomBedroom 1In-Law/auPair/SuiteOther
Laundry: Basement
Basement: FullOutside EntranceFully Finished
Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileLaminated
A/C: Central A/C
Heating: YCentralElectric
Disability Feature: None

This listing courtesy of Mia Burch, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School

4050 Wrangle Hill Rd, Bear, DE, 19701

Grades KG-5

1.39 miles away

Gunning Bedford Middle School

801 Cox Neck Rd, New Castle, DE, 19720

Grades 6-8

3.19 miles away

William Penn High School

713 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE, 19720

Grades 9-12

6.11 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.