BEESLEYS POINT — Nestled on a sprawling 1-acre property in the popular Beesleys Point section of Upper Township, the charming home at 7 Homestead Road blends thoughtful craftsmanship with everyday comfort.
Offering 2,026 square feet of living space, the home features three bedrooms plus a den with potential to be finished as a fourth bedroom, two bathrooms, an amazing kitchen and well-appointed dining room.
“Featuring 9-foot ceilings throughout, the ground floor offers an inviting open layout and spacious kitchen that create a welcoming setting for relaxing and entertaining,” listing agent Patrick Halliday said.
From the front, the home looks like a quaint shore cottage from the middle of the last century, but looks in this case are deceiving. The home stretches well back on the 232 by 263-foot property, including a 950-square-foot heated two-car garage with a 386-square-foot unfinished bonus room above.
Just 5 years old, the home has all of the modern amenities sought by today’s savvy homebuyers and is located in one of the top school districts in the region.
“Built with attention to detail, the home features 2×6 exterior walls, insulated siding, in-floor radiant heat throughout the living space and garage, and a five-zone ductless mini-split HVAC system,” Halliday said. “A bluestone porch, matching shed and elevated setting complement the peaceful grounds.”
The home has curb appeal aplenty with its gray siding atop a brick foundation skirt. Three steps ascend to the covered front porch, where a bench and swing provide the perfect spot for relaxing with a cold drink in hand.
The front door opens into the great room, where a sectional sofa rests atop medium-plank wood flooring. The lofty ceiling and multiple windows create an open, airy atmosphere.
Traffic moves seamlessly through to the kitchen, where a large center island has several stools, providing a great spot for a quick breakfast or a place to chat with the cook as dinner is being prepared.
White custom cabinets on both sides of the room sport quartz countertops and a tile backsplash, making for easy cleanup. Dual sinks, stainless steel appliances and pendant lighting finish off the space.
A doorway between the living room and kitchen on the right leads to two guest bedrooms and a shared bathroom with a pedestal sink and tub/shower with a curtain.
At the back of the kitchen, another doorway leads to the den, garage and primary bedroom suite.
The den is a large space with direct access to the back yard, making it a convenient space for a young adult not ready to leave the nest quite yet or a second sitting area just inside off the back porch.
Sporting the same handsome flooring as the rest of the house, the primary bedroom has a king-size bed alongside two windows overlooking the back yard. Its full bathroom has a tiled shower with two heads and custom wood dual vanity with individual mirrors.
There also is a walk-in closet, a full laundry room with a utility sink and even more storage space in this part of the ranch-style home.
An added bonus is the walk-up attic with plenty of storage space and more than 8 feet of headroom, the perfect place to stow the holiday decorations when they are not in season.
The home is set back from the road and accessed by a long, paved driveway flanked by low fencing with brick pillars.
Upper Township is a bedroom community with access to beach towns including Ocean City and Sea Isle City, as well as its own island, Strathmere, and a beach and county park on Great Egg Harbor Bay.
It has highly regarded primary, elementary and middle schools and is a sending district to Ocean City High School, known for its academics and athletics as well as oceanfront playing field.
Many of the student athletes live in the township, where abundant recreation programs prepare them for the demands of high school sports in the Cape-Atlantic League.
The township has several historic buildings and sites, including the Colonial Era Tuckahoe Inn. A marker at the beach celebrates the story of sisters Rebecca Stillwell Willetts and Sarah Stillwell, who according to legend played their part in the Revolutionary War by firing a cannon at approaching longboats filled with British soldiers intent on pillaging the village’s stores. The marker is part of the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail.
“With room to spread out and space to grow, this thoughtfully built home offers a wonderful blend of charm, comfort and versatility,” Halliday said.
– By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff