5 Blue Heron Ct, Medford, NJ 08055

Get settled in before the summer in time to enjoy this AMAZING inground saltwater pool & hot tub and private rear yard oasis ! This custom 4 Bedroom, 5 full bath plus two powder rooms - Gold Seal home is the one you've been waiting for! An appraisal has already been completed as well as a home inspection prior to listing --this way you can be assured you are purchasing sound value & sound quality! Situated on a gorgeous 1.771 acre home site backing to a canopy of woods & privacy, with inground saltwater pool, separate hot tub, paver patio & deck, the setting is truly breathtaking. Located in the sought after neighborhood of Lakeside, this community offers 10 acres of open space with hiking trails, beach, 2 docks, tennis courts, tot lot & clubhouse. As you approach, take note of the exceptional curb appeal of the stately brick exterior. Inside, the floors throughout most of the main level are hardwood, most of the walls are neutral, the ceilings on the first floor are 9', and the windows are nearly floor to ceiling with transoms above. Note that the blinds and window treatments throughout will remain. To the left of the foyer is a large living room overlooking the front grounds and the large dining room is to the right. Extensive millwork, crown moldings and architectural columns are found throughout. There is a study which overlooks the rear grounds with passage door to the large deck and out to the pool and hot tub. A powder room is adjacent to the study - a shower could easily be added here if there was a need for a first floor guest or in-law suite. Step down to the huge (25 x 16) family room which features hardwood floors, 2 ceiling fans, a gorgeous brick wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows with transoms above overlooking the private rear grounds. There are two passage doors from the family room leading to the rear deck where there is a hot tub (2015). Stairs off the deck lead to a patio & to the inground, saltwater pool. The kitchen is HUGE and features walls of windows to take full advantage of the lovely views of the grounds & morning room. There are abundant white cabinets, the flooring is hardwood and the walls are neutral. A second powder room is located off of the kitchen and the laundry room is across from the powder room. A rear staircase is off the kitchen. Ascend to the second floor level where the master bedroom is located along with three additional family bedrooms. Every bedroom has its own private FULL bath! The master bedroom boasts a tray ceiling and ceiling fan and features a 15 x 13 sitting room - the perfect spot for a second study or office, exercise room or reading room. The master bedroom closet is large and has just recently been completely fitted out with closet organizers. The luxury master bath features a soaking tub, walk-in shower, water closet and two sinks. All three additional family bedrooms on the second floor feature full baths with tub/shower enclosures. All boast large and/or walk-in closets and all include ceiling fans. Descend to the lower level which has been finished into a second family room boasting a second wood-burning fireplace and an elevated room currently serving as a game/ping pong room. There is a bonus room (15 x 15) with large closet along with an adjacent 5th full bath. There is a 28 x 14 space that has been left unfinished for storage as well as a second 18 x 13 room for additional storage space. Now for the incredible rear yard! In 2015 the Owner contracted with Jersey Pools for an inground, heated saltwater pool with waterfall & patterned concrete surround. The hot tub on the rear deck was also added in 2015 & the yard was fully fenced. A berm/canopy of trees envelops the side making this area extremely private. This lovely home boasts 4,188 square feet of living space and it is truly an entertainer's delight! Make sure you check out the rear grounds where you can access the lake right from the back yard. Exceptional! 2020-02-15