106 Newark Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

On a sweeping lot just a short stroll to Spring Lake’s beautiful beaches, this estate like home embodies character and elegance with a comfortable nod to living at the beach. Discerning owners and NY Architect Gary Deem transformed and modernized this unique colonial revival style 1920's home in 2010. Every surface of the 7-bedroom residence was touched with preservation and modern living in mind. The lot size is over 18,000SF and just one of a small handful of Spring Lake properties spanning from one street to another, the front entrance faces Newark Ave. and the rear yard, driveway and garage, Brighton Ave. A notable property, awarded the Spring Lake Preservation Award and a host for the Spring Lake Kitchen Tour in 2012. A mahogany Dutch entry door welcomes you and sea breezes into a grand foyer with soaring ceilings, patina rich hardwood floors and sparkling interior French doors. Centering the home, the impressive original staircase separates an elegant dining room and a living room with wood burning fireplace, enhanced with crown molding and original custom woodwork. With family and entertaining in mind a large light filled chef's kitchen features modern alder wood cabinets, radiant heated porcelain flooring and stainless-steel appliances. It will take you some time to appreciate all of the special features of this home, including the coffered kitchen ceiling lit by hand blown-glass light fixtures.Large windows offer a view of an expansive lawn and an original carriage house, now a 3-car heated garage with a loft. With the sound of the ocean as your background music lush outdoor gardens and patios invite you to enjoy the outside. An expansive blue stone covered patio is the perfect spot to savor the 1st coffee in the morning to the last glass of wine at night. Private & large enough for a long dining table and separate seating, it is enjoyed for 3 seasons, as soon as the 1st daffodil pops up in the Spring until the last leaf drops in the Fall. An enclosed west facing side porch was converted into a media room. Part of the original design, two staircases, the formal front and a rear one, lead to the second floor. The master suite on the 2nd floor is a private oasis with an ocean facing deck, spa like bathroom with oversized shower, soaking tub and walk in closet. Hidden is a separate laundry and closet adjoining the suite. 2 bedrooms with a Jack and Jill full bath and a side room create a separate wing. Another en-suite bedroom with full bath finishes the 2nd floor. As this is a vintage home, the 3rd floor offers additional space with 3 more bedrooms, a full bath, ample storage and offers a bird's eye view, high above the trees of the neighborhood. A temperature-controlled wine cellar, half bath, laundry & additional living space in the walk out partially finished basement is a bonus when summer guests arrive. This dream property welcomes all and easily accommodates large gatherings for entertaining but just as easy adapts to the comfortable intimacy of family