Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home located in the desirable Independence over 55 community offering clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, community and social activities, and a variety of amenities designed for active living. The HOA dues include grass maintenance, irrigation start up in the spring and shut down in the fall, and club membership featuring tennis and pickleball courts, dog park, and walking paths. See HOA documents for the full list. The open concept floor plan features a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops, spacious breakfast area, and living room with gas fireplace and surround sound, creating the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining. The split bedroom design offers privacy, with the 2 guest bedrooms located toward the front of the home, while the spacious primary suite with en-suite bath is privately situated toward the rear of the home and features a dual vanity and walk-in shower. A separate dining room can easily serve as a home office or den. Enjoy peaceful pond views from the 3-season room. Additional features include plantation shutters, security system, walk-up floored attic space for additional storage, separate irrigation well, owned solar panels for energy efficiency, and a 2-car garage. Independence is centrally located with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and just a short drive to Lewes, the First Town in the First State, and Rehoboth Beach, known as the Nation's Summer Capital.