Welcome to 5 Carriage Lane! This beautifully appointed , custom built Zook home is only 9 years old. Home is located in desirable Covered Bridge Farms, minutes to The University of Delaware and Downtown Newark, train station, Newark Charter and I-95. Home is nestled on a lovely private lot that showcases mature trees, babbling brook and landscaping. Sellers have lovingly picked out all of the features of this special home! Home features a large primary suite on the main level and 2 additional bedroom suites upstairs both with large walk in closets and full bathrooms. Separating the rooms upstairs is a cat walk 13x23 ft. bridge that overlooks the main level. When you enter the home you are greeted by an enormous amount of natural light and Vaulted ceiling great room. The hardwood flooring throughout most of the home is re purposed wide plank barn wood. The great room showcases a high vaulted ceiling with transom windows and wood stove. From the great room, you look into the study with built in cabinets, and several windows overlooking the serene backyard. The gourmet kitchen has a 6 burner gas stove, Island, double ovens, 42 inch custom cabinets, custom backsplash, level 4 granite countertops, large pantry, under counter LED lighting, large copper farm sink and ceramic tile flooring. The primary bedroom features a slider door that opens to a stamped concrete patio over looking the backyard, 2 walk in closets, and primary bathroom with dual comfort height vanities, linen closet and walk in shower with tile surround. The large laundry room with cabinets and S/S sink, completes the main level. Heading to the second floor , you take the turned staircase onto the bridge that overlooks the great room below. The additional 2 bedrooms in the upper level each have their own full bathroom and walk in closets. In addition to the 3 bedroom suites in the main home, the owners have finished an apartment above the oversized 2 car garage that has a bedroom , full bath, kitchenette and sitting area. Other custom features include, Geothermal 3 zone heating and AC, custom Pella windows, tankless hot water heater, water treatment system, recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout. natural gas recently brought up to the home, just needs hookup. 4 foot crawl space with sump pump, propane tank owned by seller, fenced back yard and foundation for future shed. There are numerous other custom features worth mentioning so make sure to see the customization list. Owners have recently inspected the septic and had it pumped and certified. Don't miss out on this wonderful home! Showings begin Friday, 8/13/2021