November 24th, 2014
It is a time of the year to give thanks….shouldn’t we be doing this every day? I try to but at times, I do forget. Giving thanks to Lane Builders is something that I will never forget. No way. Lane Builders is located at 1009 Kings Highway in Lewes, Delaware, 19958. Tel. 302-645-5555. Website? http://www.lanebuilders.com.
On AboutMyBeaches I have posted about Lane Builders. It is my story and my relationship with this caring builder. Jeff Burton, Keith Hastings and their staff at Lane Builders made sure that the process of building the House on Parkwood Street in Bethany Beach went smoothly and on a timely manner.
Besides Lane Builders offering custom homes, renovations, and anything under the sun that could be done to enhance your property, they also have 4 Preplanned Homes: Mission Bay, Sunset Bay, Tidewater, and Berkshire. When you open the above mentioned website, you can click under the heading of Preplanned Homes.
Then, if you click on Tidewater and scroll down a bit, you will also see that this home is in memory of my late husband, John Merryman, III, who owned Tidewater Realty, Ltd. in Bethany Beach. Lane Builders and John designed this home to fit just the right lot in beautiful Bethany Beach. You can also read and check the photos of my testimonial.
The Tidewater, along with the other preplanned homes are designed with the Delaware coast in mind. Energy efficient; careful detailed has been given to them just like they would give to any custom home, just like Tidewater was.
I am in Bethany Beach every week. I drive at times by the house. The last photo was taken a few weeks ago. I have seen the new owners’ car there…..They are making their own memories in The Quiet Resort. John would have been so proud.
Again, thank you Lane Builders. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
August 25th, 2014
My husband, John Merryman, III’s testimony before passing away last August 31st was that during over the 3 decades in Bethany Beach, Delaware, he had developed more than enough houses to know the business. He referred to Jeff Burton of Lane Builders as a consummate professional, easy to deal with and someone he was happy to be doing business with.
John and Jeff designed The Tidewater, a home that was to be built on Parkwood Street in Bethany Beach. The lots in Bethany are usually long and narrow, so a special house with plenty of bedrooms for a family and friends was born.
This house was within walking distance to the Town of Bethany; its beaches, boardwalk, shops and restaurants. It was located in a quiet street in Bethany. Instead of coming through the front door all wet, you could come from under the house and leave your beach belongings there.
Jeff Burton is the Managing Partner and President of Lane Builders, LLC, located at 1009 Kings Highway, Lewes, Delaware. Tel. 302-645-5555. Website? http://www.lanebuilders.com. You can also find Lane Builders on Facebook.
Upon John’s passing, we called Jeff and we also called the buyer who was from Northern Virginia. I cannot imagine their thoughts in having to then deal with the widow. Having been assured that the building was going to go as planned, they were confident in our ability to carry it through.
I am writing this post, which by the way, is very personal, since the year anniversary of John’s passing is around the corner. I wanted to tell you the kind of builder Jeff was for us. The first thing he said without hesitation was “I will make this process as easy as I can for you.” And, he did.
Jeff Burton taking care of last minute details.
Spiritually, John was guiding me through this process. I believe that.
The house turned out to be so nice. I met the owners on the day of the settlement when we were checking the house.
The floors were hand-scraped wood flooring, the tones of the house were soothing, lots of gray, white and blue on the walls and countertops.
The family is going to love having all those bedrooms and bathrooms. A spacious laundry room…a must!
I know that when the owners come up the stairs they will certainly enjoy the smooth flowing of their beach house. They are already enjoying it, along with everything Bethany Beach has to offer.
This family had been coming to Bethany for many years. They told me they were waiting for the right house….The Tidewater is going to be a place for rest and relaxation. Bethany Beach is a family resort. It is also known as The Quiet Resort.
Jeff Burton surprised me on that day. The Tidewater is going to be always The Tidewater; in memory of John. A home design that was their first one to be considered a preplanned home, custom built on your lot. You can see a more detailed description of this house if you click on http://www.lanebuilders.com.
I will probably not have any contact with the new owners. Our business is finished. But, this house will always hold a special place in my heart. John would have been so proud.
My testimony? I can’t say enough about Jeff Burton, his building partner, Keith Hastings, and their staff at Lane Builders. If you are planning on building or remodeling at the Delaware Beaches, please give them a call. You will not be disappointed.
Have a great day!
June 2nd, 2013
Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island, Delaware, are considered the quiet resorts. During the summer, the Quiet Resorts tend to be busy; a little quieter through the winter.
Bethany has gorgeous beaches with the Boardwalk and Bandstand the life ot this coastal resort during the summer. Pretty much all the streets in downtown Bethany Beach lead to the beach.
Delaware has low property taxes, no sales tax and Tidewater Realty can sell you that lifestyle. Tidewater Realty has had a presence in Bethany Beach for many years. It is a boutique real estate company catering to customers that want that personal attention all the time. It is located at 32892 Coastal Highway (Rt.1) in the Starboard Center. Broker of Record? John Merryman Tels. 302-539-7500 and 302-245-5901. Website? http://www.tidewaterrealty.com
During the summer months in Bethany Beach there is no construction going on. The town is sensitive to those that visit the resort and would like them to enjoy the area without listening to the banging of nails and the ins and outs of construction.
The lot at 313 Parkwood St. sits on a semi-dead end street. It is walking distance to everything the town of Bethany Beach has to offer. On this photo you can see the street looking east towards the beach and the second photo is the lot, which is 40 x 125.
Construction on this lot will start in the fall of 2013. Following are the photos of the house that will be built by Lane Builders. It is a custom built home, 3,710 square feet of living space, 650 square feet of porches, 210 square feet of decks, 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, elevator, deluxe master shower, hardwood floors, ceramic tile floors in bathrooms, granite countertops in the kitchen. It has 2,850 heated square feet. Pre-construction price is $999,000. Best deal in town.
For more information, please call John Merryman at Tidewater Realty, 302-539-7500 or 302-245-5901.
Enjoy the day….it is beautiful at the Beach!!
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