1801 Newark Ave Whiting, NJ 08759

Unique and spacious custom home on a beautifully wooded corner lot surrounded by parks and natural beauty. Double-door foyer leads you through the fantastic open floor plan where the living room, dining room and large kitchen flow together as the heart of the home. There are 3 large bedrooms plus a huge loft which can be used as office, bedroom, whatever you need -- and a finished basement! Many windows provide beautiful views of your picturesque backyard. From your expansive tiered deck, you'll enjoy privacy and nature in the pristine woods surrounding the property. So many other quality features including wood burning fireplace, oak cabinets, belgian block driveway, inground pool w/patio, UG sprinklers, fenced backyard, 2-car garage w/workbench&shelving and so much more that you must see - Unique one-of-a-kind custom home built by contractor for his own family, top grade materials throughout, solid infrastructure- Situated on a beautifully wooded corner lot in a wonderful family neighborhood, close to parks and filled with natural beauty- Circular stone driveway with Belgian block curbs has lots of appeal. Double wide section leads to oversized two car garage, with a beautiful solid wood garage door, built in shelving and workbench- Cedar plank siding looks fantastic in natural Pinelands setting- Multi-zone lawn sprinklers in front and back yards (currently shut down, lines blown out)- Hard-wired lights line cement walkway leading to the inviting entryway, with porch and two door foyer- Untouched woods on lines three sides of the property provides privacy and serenity- Chain link fence with gates on either side in back of house for security, privacy, safety- Wooded area extends beyond fence- Expansive tiered deck runs nearly the entire length of the back of the house with storage underneath (also great for dogs!)- Glass doors to deck run the length of the house providing excellent views of yard and pool- Protective, non-skid finish on deck complements the cedar plank siding- Wooden swing set/sandbox, shed in back yard- Elegant paver patio from deck to inground pool- Pool was professionally closed two years ago, and briefly uncovered this year to inspect the liner- Pool features sand filter for easy maintenance and best filtration- Backyard electrical outlets (also outlets in front and side of house)- Motion sensor lighting all around house- Well pump and septic system inconspicuous and unobtrusive- Enter the front door through two door foyer into fantastic open living room/dining room- Unique chandelier adds to this home's charm, as does unusual passive solar windows line the top of high vaulted ceiling must be seen!- Large ceiling fans and dimmer switch lighting in living/dining room area- Sliding door and three panel glass French doors to back deck- French doors also in family room and master bedroom- Thick pile carpet in living room, family room, two bedrooms, hallway, expansive loft- High quality laminate flooring in entry way, kitchen- Tile flooring in bathrooms, laundry room- Large country kitchen boasts solid oak cabinets with six panel window, white countertops, pantry, appliance package- Kitchen has door to laundry room and adjacent half-bath, with access to garage and side yard- Kitchen opens up to family room which is beautifully paneled with cedar and features a wood burning fireplace- Eating area in alcove adjacent to kitchen has six windows providing view of wooded side lot- Ceiling fans throughout house- Open back stairs in family room lead to enormous loft, with large walk in closet, access to second attic space, and a group of windows overlooking picturesque back yard- Downstairs hallway leads past first floor bathroom, featuring skylight, linen closet, pull-down stairs access attic (must see the heavy insulation, top quality workmanship)- Master bedroom is quite large, with double door closet, door and window to back deck, with view of yard and pool- Solid wood six panel doors/brass hardware throughout the house high quality- Master bedroom has pocket door to bath with shower- Second bedroom has solid wood flooring, two closets, access to bathroom (pocket door)- Window seats in second and third bedrooms- Andersen windows throughout the house- Third bedroom has two closets, also good sized- Hardwired smoke detectors with battery Co2 alarms- Stairs to finished basement lead into a fantastic large area with recessed lighting, drop ceiling, several large closets- Second large room down short corridor in basement- Water treatment system in closet under stairs- Possibly the nicest heating system you have ever seen (installed four years ago) features Burnham gas furnace with five zone hot water baseboard heat comfort, economy and quality!- Central air, with window units in basement (to keep specific humidity levels as room housed electronic equipment and musical instruments)- LED lighting in hallway and second bedroom, florescent in basement- Contract maintenance has been maintained on heating system, AC and water treatment, assuring upkeep and condition- Security cameras not included (negotiable)