Great opportunity to own this updated 3BR/2.5BA Colonial home on over 3/4 acre in the north Middletown neighborhood of Summit Pond and the top-rated Appoquinimink School District. It's nestled near the end of a cul-de-sac street and is convenient to Rt. 896 and just south of the C&D Canal. The first level has an updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, a tiled backsplash and new flooring and a dining room with chair rail molding and a front bay window. The separate living and family rooms are great for entertaining. The living room is equipped with a wall-mounted flat screen TV and overhead lighting and the family room has a cozy gas fireplace accented by a decorative wood surround, a vaulted ceiling and French doors to the deck where you can relax and enjoy the large rear yard and included hot tub. Upstairs there is a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet and private bath as well as 2 other bedrooms and a beautifully renovated hall bathroom. The updates continue into the finished basement which has a full set of cabinets, a bar refrigerator and tiled countertops. Even the side-turned 2-car garage has been updated ? perfect for the car enthusiast or craftsman looking for a space to pursue a hobby. Includes a padded bench seat with storage, mounted wall monitor, separate TV mount, cabinets, a full-sized refrigerator and checkerboard tiles. Architectural shingle roof (2008). Move-in ready and waiting for a new owner! Home is a short sale, sold AS-IS, and subject to lender approval. Short sale being managed by professional short sale company and buyer fee applies. Contact agent for details.