34 S Lakeside Dr W Medford, NJ 08055

New Price! Welcome to a one-of-a-kind LAKEFRONT home!! This home was an original 1-story Birchwood ranch that was COMPLETELY REBUILT w/ over $600k in improvements (only foundation & 1st-floor floor joists are original), adding a 2-car garage & 2nd story addition making it one of the largest lakefront homes in the area w/ nearly 5,000 sq ft including 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths & lots of entertainment space. Not all lakefront locations are equal & this one is far superior to most as it is situated on one of the deepest lakes in the heart of Medford & a short 6-house walk to the very popular & exclusive Birchwood Lakes beach. This lakefront location boasts 6+ feet deep water off the dock & 15+ feet in the middle (w/ no tree stumps). This makes it the perfect location for more than just the amazing lake views, you can enjoy real lake life: swimming, various watercraft, fishing & more! Start on the large, inviting cedar front porch & enter the double front doors into an open foyer. To the right you will find a BRAND NEW great room w/ a vaulted ceiling w/ skylights, wood beams, 2-story cultured stone wood burning fireplace w/ Tennessee sandstone mantle & hearth, oversized, custom sliding door looking out to lake, custom built bar w/ granite counter, bar sink, wine refrigerator & dishwasher, wood-look tile (very durable especially w/ wet feet), 3 TV’s included w/ custom sound system & full bathroom. There is potential for an in-law suite in this space. To the left of the foyer find a calming sitting room to relax by another beautiful stone gas fireplace while looking out the large picture windows to the lake. The centrally located kitchen is a gathering space for all & offers plenty of cabinetry, newer granite counters (3 yrs old), double sink, large two-tiered island for extra seating, newer stainless-steel appliances (3 yrs old) included, sitting area w/ a 3rd gas fireplace, doors leading to the back covered deck & lake views galore. The large formal dining room is just off the kitchen w/ more doors to the back deck & the family room offers another area for entertaining or TV watching. If space is what you need, the 2400 sq ft 2nd floor presents a spacious open multi-purpose area (office, home gym, playroom, media area, in-law suite, etc.) looking out to the lake. The main bedroom suite has lake views & walk-in closet as well as a renovated main bathroom w/ a luxurious soaking tub, dual sinks, tile flooring, separate commode & shower room. Four other generously sized bedrooms w/ large walk-in closets share an updated hall bathroom w/ 2 entries, 3 linen closets, 2 separate vanities & sinks, tile flooring & separate commode & shower room. The laundry room is conveniently located on the 2nd floor w/ washer & dryer included, utility sink, cabinetry & pull-down stairs to one of the largest attic spaces for storage you will ever see. The back covered Trex deck adds 600 sq ft of entertaining; w/ the plastic curtains & heat lamps (included) it is usable year-round. The exterior grounds offer open space for entertaining & lake activities off the two-tiered dock. The other amenities include freshly painted w/ neutral colors, plantation shutters in front bedrooms, 3 zone HVAC w/ Nest thermostats (heat pump in Great Room, hot water baseboard on 1st & forced air over hot water heat coil on 2nd [more efficient & less dry]), oversized 2 car garage w/ opener, cabinetry, work space, loft storage, freezer & refrigerator (included) & 2 side door entries to front porch & small fenced area (great for dog run), parking for 6 cars in the driveway, newer cap on bulk head & the list goes on! Enjoy all the amenities of the Birchwood Lakes Colony Club w/ a beach, dock, canoe launch, tot lot, basketball, tennis & pickle ball courts, softball field, horseshoe pit, picnic areas & club house. Medford is known for its highly-rated schools, Main Street, awesome eateries, breweries, parks, dog park, golf courses, shopping & more! 1-Yr Home Warranty Included!