119 N 17th St, Surf City, NJ 08008

Built to last by Ted Fluehr, in the coveted North-End of Surf City, this custom designed, Craig Brearley home, is the special one you’ve been waiting for. The traditional, non-reverse, layout affords carefree living and easy entertaining and with 5 bd & 3.5 ba, spread over 3054 sq/ft, there’s plenty of room for friends and family. Enjoy cocktails on the covered deck, while the Hors D’oeuvres are being prepared inside, or pull up a stool at the kitchen island and spend some quality time with the chef. You could also relax in the screened-in porch and be the first to sample delicacies, coming from the grilling station with dedicated gas line. The great room offers a dining area to enjoy the main meal, as well as, a spacious living room, with gas fireplace, to continue the conversations, afterward. When the festivities end, just stroll down the hall to your master suite, while guests can head upstairs, where 4 additional bedrooms are located. Night owls can also utilize the family room and deck on that level, or continue to the roof deck to view the bridge lights and listen to the ocean, before retiring for the night. The roof deck also enjoys ocean & bay views and is the place to be on the 4th of July, when firework displays can be seen in all directions. The south facing position bathes the home in natural light, creating a bright, warm atmosphere throughout the year, while the mature native trees and planted gardens provide privacy and tranquility for your own little slice of paradise.  You’ll be spoiled for choice at this amazing location, where you can, literally, walk to anything you might want. Ten houses to the east lies the beautiful, lifeguarded, ocean beach for sunning, swimming, & surfing by day and stargazing & surfcasting by night. For a special treat, head up on a full moon and watch it rise, on the horizon. The lifeguarded bay beach sits at the west end of the street and is a magical place for the little ones. The fenced-in swimming area & playground will keep them entertained for hours and for an unforgettable experience, bring a seine net along and let them discover the life beneath the surface. Return after dinner to watch the sunset, or for a private viewing, take dessert up to your roof deck, as the mesmerizing color palette unfolds. Neighborhood eateries abound, including Little Sumos Sushi, Boulevard Clams Seafood, Okies Butcher Shop, Anchor Produce, Mario’s Italian Market, Lighthouse Deli, Northside Bar & Grill, Anchor Wine & Spirits, BLVD Pizza, The Cheese Shop, Country Kettle Fudge, Baked on the Beach, Bagels and Beyond, The Big Dipper Ice Cream, Rita’s Italian Ice, & more. The house sits on a spacious 60 X 100 lot with room for a pool and is elevator ready with the, pre-built, shaft cleverly housing large storage closets. Features 9 ft ceilings, custom window treatments, tankless water heater, 2 zone gas heat and A/C, gas fireplace, oak floors, quartz counters, soft-close cabinets, cedar impression vinyl siding, a screen porch, and 3 levels of fiberglass decks. In addition, the 2 car, direct entry, garage contains water lines for a sprinkler system and an extra washer/dryer.   Tastefully furnished and ready for your enjoyment !