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Executive Colonial For Sale in Ocean Township, New Jersey!

Upscale Wayside Woods Section of Ocean Township! 5 Bedroom, 4 full bath, 4000+ square foot, brick front Colonial on a private cul-de-sac, with 3 car garage and country club backyard in sought after Ocean Township, New Jersey!

Grand double story entry foyer welcomes you to the open layout of this Hampton model. 9 foot ceilings throughout, including the full basement, custom decorator moldings, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, picture windows, tasteful decorating and neutral paint are but a few of the many amenities of this beautiful home.

Enjoy entertaining in the spacious Dining Room or listening to music in the sunken Living Room. First floor 5th bedroom or office incorporates an additional opening to the light, bright and airy double story Family Room complete with wall of picture windows and gas fireplace with custom mantle. Finishing off the first level is the outstanding 32x15 gourmet Kitchen which offers cherry cabinets, granite counters, hardwood floors and convenient sliders for entertaining in the outrageous backyard!

Dramatic "Butterfly" staircase invites you to second level where you will find the luxurious, private master suite, featuring sitting room, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, dressing area with vanity and spacious master bath with volume ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower and double vanity. Second level also includes a Princess Suite with private, full bath, as well as 2 more bedrooms with a “Jack and Jill bath”.

Last, but certainly not least, the yard. The oasis. Your personal Shangri-La. Truly an entertainer’s dream come true! Through sliders from the kitchen, you step onto the beautiful 700 square foot paver patio with custom columns and built-in accent lighting. Pavers guide you to the elegant inground, heated pool with rock waterfall. Or, for a more intimate option, choose a dip in the hot tub! Privacy abounds thanks to the fully fenced yard, custom professional landscaping and surrounding woods. A shed, wired for electricity, provides space for your outdoor storage needs.

YOU deserve this home!

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102 Wilshire Court
Old Bridge, New Jersey

End-Unit Townhome, Model 400, in Old Bridge Township's prestigious Society Hill Townhouse development.

Features include fabulous layout with large living room, formal dining room, as well as bonus florida room.  You will find two master-sized bedrooms, each with their own private, full bath.  Ample storage thanks to the many closets, including an outdoor storage closet!

Large deck and very private yard provide easy access to the outdoor community pool for your summer enjoyment.

Available immediately!

Society Hill is conveniently located for commuting to New York City via buses along the Route 9 Corridor or along Route 516. Also provides convenient access to New Jersey Transit train from Matawan-Aberdeen train station.  Shopping, restaurants and numerous personal services are "around the corner" along Route 516.  Old Bridge Township Municipal Complex, public schools and township recreation center are nearby as well.

535 Meryl Court, Monroe, New Jersey

Fall in love the moment you step into this Expanded Overture model in Monroe's sought after Encore Adult Community.  This Barely lived in home with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths, plus Loft and Study, provides plenty of room for visiting guests. 

Outstanding features include gleaming pre-finished hardwood floors, an overabundance of recessed lights, updated kitchen with GE Avantium stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, granite countertops and matching granite backsplash.  Extra storage and utility room, walk-in closet under the stairs and custom closet systems with drawers and shelving satisfy all your storage needs. 

Home is painted and styled in today's decorator colors which is complimented by the many decorative moldings! 

Conveniently located with easy access to Exit 8A on the New Jersey Turnpike.  This community is ideal for commuters or people who enjoy a trip to New York City for shows, shopping or entertainment!                       

Encore Active Adult Community Features: 

• Stately gated entry with 24-hour security guard
• Tree-lined streets with decorative street lamps
• Spectacular 17,500 square foot clubhouse
• Grand Ballroom and Café
• Lobby with Concierge
• Indoor Heated Pool and Spa
• Locker Rooms
• Fitness center
• Business center and Library
• Men’s and Women’s card rooms
• Billiards room
• Tennis courts
• Bocce courts
• Horseshoe pits
• Outdoor Pool
• Shuffleboard
• Golf putting green

Go ahead and judge this book by its cover! Top of the line EVERYTHING in this expanded, custom ranch with curb appeal that doesn’t stop at the curb! 155’ long, double wide, concrete driveway provides privacy and functionality. One acre of immaculately maintained property with 16 zone “Rainbird” sprinkler system!

3 season enclosed Victorian porch with dramatic mahogany flooring, ceiling fans and plexi-glass windows which easily convert to screens for enjoyment in almost any weather, tung and groove knee wall, custom molding and two-way access from both inside and outside the home.

Chef’s delight in the designer Kitchen with deluxe Wood-Mode cabinetry, chock full of custom features. Not to be overlooked are the Silestone countertops, huge center island, Sub Zero refrigerator and breakfast area offering breathtaking views of scenic yard through the floor to ceiling windows. Two, 6’ Pella sliding doors in the kitchen and another in the dining room, all with self-storing screens, open to the 1825 square foot wraparound, 3 tier, deck leading to the fully-fenced backyard that is an entertainer’s dream!

Detailed landscaping surrounds 20 x 40 inground pool with newer liner and DE filter with auto-chlorinator, Polaris self cleaning system and electric pool cover to keep you safe and the pool in sparkling condition! Retractable Durasol Awning provides poolside ambience and comforting shade. 12 x 24 Dutch Colonial Shed with two lofts for all your outdoor storage needs. Master bedroom complete with full bath and walk-in closet, as well as Anderson 12 ‘ sliding glass doors to outside deck/pool area. Resort living right in your own home!

2000 square foot fully finished basement with full bath, 4 separate and private rooms, family room with wet bar and woodburning stove and a full kitchen.

Other outstanding features include: Intercom system, french doors, advanced truss roof with Lifetime GAF 5-layer Grand Canyon roof shingles, Amtrol hot water system means you will never run out of hot water! Upgraded “3 tier” septic system, Culligan water conditioner, 4 zone HWBB heating, 2 zone air conditioning (2006), newer above-ground oil tank, Leafguards No-Clogging gutter system, Sunbrella fabric throughout!

A fine home with a fine location on the Wall/Howell border. Country living at its best and just 6 miles to the ocean!

Manalapan's Finest!!

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HUGE 4 Bedroom, 3 full bath "SUPER Split" in Manalapan's Holiday Park Development!

Updated kitchen offers porcelain tile backsplash and newer appliances.  Magnificent breakfast room addition with picture windows, overlooking private, fully-fenced, flat yard with maintenance-free deck, pool & swingset!

Upper level has been extended to provide larger Master Bedroom, including  walk-in closet and HUGE master bath with skylight, shower AND soaking tub!

23 x 17 Family room and a finished basement ensure plenty of space for entertaining!

57 Nautilus Drive
Middletown, NJ

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HUGE 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home with a private apartment. Perfect to be used for mother/daughter, families looking for Nanny quarters, blended families, a true guest suite or maybe just a little private space for Mom or Dad. Excellent location for commuters!

Walk to NYC bus!

Gourmet Kitchen - Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, HUGE center island, light and bright separate breakfast area overlooking deck and pool area. Entertainer’s will delight in the sliders leading to the 500 square foot deck which takes you to the country club back yard.

Living room - Vaulted ceiling, stone, wood burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, palladium windows and another set of sliders to the deck and yard.

Dining room - Hardwood floors and french doors.

Master bedroom – Private respite awaits after a long day. Enjoy relaxing on the balcony and enjoying views of the backyard. Like-new master bath, walk-in closet and hardwood flooring complete the picture.

Family room - Wood burning stove, ceramic tile and sliders to paver patio leading to pool area.

Back yard – Feels like heaven, thanks to the newer in-ground, heated pool with self cleaning robot, which is surrounded by concrete and paver patio. Perfect for enjoying snacks poolside.

Apartment - Through the family room is the entrance to the apartment. Gourmet kitchen with beautiful cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances & ceramic tile flooring. Also offers living room, master bedroom and master bath. It doesn’t stop there! Private entrance allows guests to come and go independent of the main home. PLUS access to the backyard which is very convenient for entertaining! All this and their own zone for heat and central air!


Outstanding Features:

· Newer siding and roof
· Paver walkways
· Three paver patio’s
· Unique architectural features including portico over the front door
· Andersen windows and doors
· Balcony off master bedroom
· Stone-front, wood burning fireplace
· Two gourmet kitchens!
· Newer baths
· Walking distance to NYC bus!
· Middletown South High School
· 500 square foot deck accessed from kitchen and living room
· Newer in-ground, heated pool
· Fully fenced back yard
· Yard backs to wooded area

Give your family the gift of homeownership this Holiday Season!

Great price for this updated Manalapan New Jersey Home!

Incredible Bonus! - Seller offering to pay 1 point to buy down interest rate on buyer's mortgage - for qualified buyers with a minimum of 20% down. A great home AND a great interest rate why wait?

JoAnna Siminerio | Weichert, Realtors | 732-598-6823 9 Kilmer Drive, Manalapan, NJ REDUCED! Location, Location, Location! Well maintained home on a beautiful, flat, private lot. 4BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $427,900 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size .50 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Location location location! 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1/2 acre of wonderfully private property. Neutral styling, updated kitchen with 42" maple cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, crown moldings & newer doors. Huge family room for playing leads to backyard ready for partying - detailed landscaping, inground pool, paver patio & glorious gazebo. Homeowners warranty included! Seller will pay 1 point to buy down interest rate on buyer's mortgage - for qualified buyers with a minimum of 20% down. A great home AND a great interest rate why wait?   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Office/Den Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Attic Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Swimming pool COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking       ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: JoAnna Siminerio Weichert, Realtors 732-598-6823 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Dec 3, 2008, 6:50pm PST