MIDDLETOWN, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blenheim Group, the developers of the 1,500-acre Village of Bayberry master planned community in Middletown, Delaware, announced today Weis Markets will anchor the planned 280,000-square-foot Bayberry Town Center.
Anticipated to open in 2025, Weis Markets will operate a 64,000-square-foot supermarket and fuel facility in the retail center. Weis Markets is a Mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 197 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. It currently operates three stores in Delaware.
The Village of Bayberry is a vibrant, first-class residential community located along Boyds Corner Road (Rt. 896) between Jamison Corner Road and Routes 1 & 13. The development includes almost 2,700 homes (1,700 sold) in an idyllic setting featuring 600 acres of open space that offers miles of walking paths, parks, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, lakes and several luxury clubhouses.
Breaking ground Fall 2023, Bayberry Town Center will provide much-needed goods and services to support Bayberry residents, as well as the surrounding, rapidly growing community. It is poised to be the largest grocery-anchored center in Middletown and elevate the area’s overall shopping and entertainment experience by delivering an intentional combination of grocery, upscale shopping, restaurants, services, banking and healthcare.
The center will also feature 31,000 square feet of professional office space, two beautiful green spaces for community programming, 145 townhomes on property and internal street and trail connectivity to 3,400 homes.
"It’s a significant milestone for us here at Bayberry to welcome Weis Markets and kickstart additional leasing activity at the future Bayberry Town Center, the final phase in our multi-year development of The Village of Bayberry master planned community,” says Jay Sonecha, President of Blenheim Group. "Located in one of Delaware's fastest-growing residential areas, Bayberry Town Center will give local residents a new first-class grocery option, while also providing convenient access to quality goods and services and enjoyable dining and entertainment with family and friends. We look forward to naming more tenants in the coming months and breaking ground."
“Weis Markets is eager to serve The Village of Bayberry and the surrounding communities in the years ahead. When open, our new Bayberry Town Center store will offer a strong combination of quality, service, convenience and value,” said Dennis Curtin, Weis Markets Director of Public Relations.
Bayberry Town Center has additional in-line and pad site restaurant and retail space available. For leasing opportunities, please contact Jim Tancredi, LMT Commercial, at JTancredi@LMTCRE.com or (302) 222-7574.
About Bayberry Town Center:
Bayberry Town Center is a mixed-use center with 280,000 square feet of retail and office space, located within the thriving community of The Village of Bayberry in Middletown, Delaware. Developed by Blenheim Group, it aims to support the rapidly growing residential area with much-needed retail and dining options. Anchored by a first-class, 64,000-square-foot Weis Markets grocery store and gas station, the center will feature a diverse mix of retail, restaurants and services, offering convenience and variety to attract shoppers and drive tenant success. With its inviting nature and abundance of community gathering spaces, Bayberry Town Center seeks to preserve small-town charm while delivering modern-day conveniences. To learn more, visit BayberryTownCenter.com.
