31 sand castle drive

A NEAR-SHORE OASIS Come take a look at this spacious treasure nestled in a safe and tranquil bedroom community offering the best of two worlds: suburban living with quick access to shopping and the beach. This 4,000-plus square-foot home on a tree-lined, oval-shaped street features 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, hardwood floors, decorative molding, a living room graced by a cathedral ceiling and two-story windows and gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a sunroom, a laundry room, a pantry, a mud room, and a refinished, oversize two-car garage with storage cabinets and a top-of-the-line tankless water heater. The staircase leads to a sitting area with a view of the front and rear yards and to four bedrooms plus a large room off the master bedroom that can easily double as an office and exercise area. Accompanying the master is a walk-in closet and a double-sink bathroom with walk-in shower and spa. Sliders in the living room and French doors in the sunroom provide double access to the backyard deck and a 40-foot long, heated salt-water pool and spa, and a lush, professionally landscaped garden. The house uses natural gas heat and city sewer and features a dual-zone HVAC system and an irrigation system. The AC, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave have all been replaced within the past two/three years. Enjoy easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities and, a couple of hundred yards away, a miles-long bike path that leads to the Cape May County Zoo, a fabulous attraction that’s open 364 days a year. And admission is free. But the predominant local enticement is Stone Harbor. With its gorgeous beaches, upscale shops, movie theater and sprawling athletic complex, this posh resort is a mere 10-minute drive away.