SINGLE-FAMILY COMMUNITY · BEAR, DELAWARE

Colony At Summit Bridge East

Modern Homes. North Of The Canal.

Colony At Summit Bridge East

Modern Homes.North Of The Canal.

The Colony At Summit Bridge East is a Lennar community of modern single-family homes off Route 896, just north of the C&D Canal. Open layouts and contemporary design meet an exceptional location, with parks, trails and Delaware’s largest freshwater pond minutes away and quick connections to Route 40, I-95, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

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BUILT BYLennar
HOMES66
SCHOOL DISTRICTAppoquinimink
NICHE DISTRICT GRADEA

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

What MakesColony At Summit Bridge East Home.

  • Modern Lennar Homes
  • Route 896 Corridor
  • Minutes To Lums Pond
  1. 01
    Glasgow ParkPlaygrounds and walking trails, about 5 minutes
  2. 02
    Lums Pond State ParkAbout 1,800 acres of trails, fishing and boating, about 8 minutes
  3. 03
    C&D Canal Trail12+ paved miles along the canal from the Summit Bridge Trailhead
  4. 04
    Becks Pond ParkFishing and playground, about 9 minutes
  5. 05
    Route 40 & I-95About 2 and 6 miles
  6. 06
    Newark Amtrak StationAbout 8 miles

LOCAL FLAVOR

Dining NearColony At Summit Bridge East.

Neighborhood favorites, date-night spots and Saturday-morning staples, all a short drive from home.

01Cheesesteaks & Hoagies

Milan’s Real Philly

Governors Place, Bear

02Mexican

El Tapatio

Bear

03American Saloon

Klondike Kate’s

Main Street, Newark · Since 1979

04Steakhouse

Rockwell’s On Main

Main Street, Newark

05Italian

Taverna Rustic Italian

Newark

06American Café

Home Grown Café

Main Street, Newark

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Learning CloseTo Home.

ANiche · #1 In Delaware
SCHOOL DISTRICT

Appoquinimink School District

Appoquinimink is ranked the #1 school district in Delaware by Niche, with an overall A grade and A+ marks for teachers and athletics. Families move to southern New Castle County for these schools.

  • ElementaryOlive B. Loss Elementary#2 public elementary in Delaware (Niche)
  • HighAppoquinimink High SchoolA top-five public high school in Delaware (Niche)

School assignments can change. Families should confirm with the district.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES NEARBY
  1. University Of Delaware · NewarkAbout 8 Miles
  2. Delaware Tech · Stanton CampusAbout 6 Miles
  3. Wilmington University · New CastleAbout 11 Miles
  4. Cecil College · North East, MDAbout 15 Miles
  5. West Chester University (PA)About 25 Miles

DID YOU KNOW?

Fun Facts AboutThe Area.

01

Delaware’s Only Revolutionary War Battle

The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge was fought on September 3, 1777, between Glasgow, then called Aikentown, and Cooch’s Bridge, just minutes from home.

02

A Royal Charter

Newark received its colonial charter from King George II in 1758.

03

Birthplace Of A University

The Newark Academy moved to town in 1765. It later grew into Newark College, Delaware College and today’s University of Delaware.

04

Delaware’s Largest Freshwater Pond

Nearby Lums Pond State Park surrounds the largest freshwater pond in the state.

FIND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Colony At Summit Bridge EastOn The Map.

Sunderland Boulevard / Hammersmith Way
Bear, Delaware

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Helpful Answers.

Where Are My Community’s Documents?

Sign in to your Vantaca portal and select Colony At Summit Bridge East. Your governing documents, rules and notices are in the Documents section. Need help? Call 302-234-7710.

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When Can I Start A Home Improvement Project?

Submit your architectural request through the portal. Once you receive written approval, you are ready to begin.

What Should I Do In An Emergency?

For any threat to life or safety, call 911 first. For urgent community issues, call BC Communities at 302-234-7710.

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