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Montchanin Homes Feature Latest Design Trends
Though it is frequently overlooked as a small detail, the type and quality of interior trim can have a dramatic impact on the feel of your home – providing a sense of style and balance. Interior trim – including door casings, wainscoting, crown moldings, railings, and baseboards– offers not only a finished look, but it […]
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Back to School Tax Savings in Delaware
Families across the country are taking a hit to the pocketbook with back to school shopping. For families in Delaware, though, the spending spree is a bit more enjoyable because there is no sales tax. Delaware is home to most of the country’s large corporations, netting it enough in corporate income tax that the state […]
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Best Beach Getaways Close to Wilmington, DE
The end of summer is approaching, which means a few weekends left for enjoying some quality beach time with family and friends. Whether you’re a newcomer to the Wilmington area or a long-time resident looking for some beach getaway inspiration, here are a few Delaware shorelines worth exploring this summer! Opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, boogie […]
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Delaware: A Hidden Gem for Retirees
Forget Florida and Belize. The best place to spend your carefree retirement years just might be in Delaware. Long known as a “hidden gem” for retirees, Delaware offers incredible tax breaks for seniors, along with the best in leisurely living. If you’re looking for a place to call home, Montchanin Builders welcomes you to our […]
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The New Floorplan Has Arrived! Introducing the Salisbury Two-Story Home
Montchanin Builders is pleased to announce the release of our latest floorplan for The Town of Whitehall. The Salisbury Model continues in our tradition of allowing for a high degree of customization in accordance with the homeowner’s unique design, finish, and trimming preferences. This two-story family home with an attached garage has been designed with […]
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Craft Beer Lovers, Grab a Cold One this Summer
For Wilmington, DE residents, the only hard part about finding a craft beer worth writing home about is choosing just one brew pub to patronize out of the dozens in the area. In fact, a few years ago Time magazine published a piece entitled “You’ll Never Guess Where the Nation’s Best Craft Beer Is Brewed” […]
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Shipley Road Estates Highlight Comfort and Craftsmanship
Montchanin Builders is pleased to offer luxurious, family-centered new home communities in some of the most sought-after Delaware locations. Nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Hundred, Shipley Road Estates features innovative floorplans that are designed to highlight comfort and superior craftsmanship. This beautiful, three-lot community in North Wilmington offers an exciting chance to enjoy […]
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Wilmington’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Whether you’re taking your family out for a stroll around town or sneaking in a quick treat on your lunch hour, these local ice cream spots simply can’t be beat. Residents of Darley Green, The Cedars, and other Montchanin Builders communities can take full advantage of living so close to amazing amenities, while enjoying the […]
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The Town of Whitehall: a Walkable Community
The Town of Whitehall is Delaware’s newest upscale neighborhood of estate homes located just north of Middletown. The developers of this unique community wanted to create a not just a collection of beautiful dwellings, but a walkable town replete with parks, nature trails, playgrounds, an elementary school, coffee shops, home-grown businesses and even a family doctor. […]
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Picture-Perfect Weddings in Wilmington, DE
Boasting a prime location between Washington D.C. and New York City, Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley are perfect wedding destinations for family and friends arriving from all over the east coast. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate garden reception or a 300-person gala, a wedding in picturesque Delaware will be one that your guests rave […]