86 Kline Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4573

Searching for a home brimming with upgrades, in a vibrant 55+ community with an emphasis on enjoying life and giving back. A 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Belmont model home is ready to move into now at the Gateway at Royce Brook. With much thought given to the finishing touches and upgrades -- nearly $140,000 worth -- this design-magazine-worthy home will allow you to check off all the "wants" on your dream home list: a professional paint job of muted tones throughout, wide-plank hardwood floors, open floor plan, designer chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, and a view that will enthrall year-round from the bay-windowed breakfast nook, the master suite, the loft, the family room and the terrace. Entering the foyer, a turn to the left takes you into the home office, which features wainscot and built-in bookcases. Straight ahead, enjoy a panoramic view of the two-story living room, the dining room, the kitchen and family room, and the loft space above. In the kitchen, Venetian gold counters top the center island and mocha cabinets finished with an ebony glaze; stainless steel appliances include a five-burner gas stove and double wall ovens; and a bar with seating and curved 24-inch overhang bridges the space between kitchen and family room. The two-story family room, filled with natural light from a quartet of large windows, is warmed by a gas fireplace with quartz surround. Finishing the first level are an elegant master suite with elevated tray ceiling, twin walk-in closets, and a spa bathroom with twin vanities, jetting soaking tub and a frameless glass shower with built-in seating. A second ensuite bedroom, the laundry/mud room, attached two-car garage, and powder room with pedestal sink complete this level. On the second floor, find a loft spacious enough for a full seating area overlooks the family and living rooms, a third bedroom with hall bath, and walk-in attic access. Among the many upgrades not already mentioned are Hunter Douglas wood shutters, recessed lights, a Denon sound system, five Casablanca fans, a full ready-to-finish basement with nine-foot ceilings, and the location, a prime lot backing to a retention pond rimmed with trees. Gateway at Royce Brook is a gated active community with club house, pool, tennis courts and more, plus a social schedule filled with ethnic holiday celebrations, community outreach events and fund raisers.