UPPER TOWNSHIP — Just off a main road connecting to multiple beach towns and near a popular park and athletic complex, the turnkey, 2,039-square-foot single at 727 Route 50 is the perfect place for those seeking a primary residence or convenient shore home away from the hustle and bustle.
“Located in the highly sought-after Upper Township community and within the Ocean City High School District, this stunning home is just minutes from the pristine beaches of Ocean City and Sea Isle,” listing agent Chris Tumelty said. “Completely renovated in 2020, the home offers modern updates, timeless charm and ultimate convenience.”
Sporting light brown vinyl siding with white trim, the home is on an irregularly shaped corner lot, so has plenty of light and space around it.
A concrete walkway leads from the parking area to a small porch, where the main door opens into a welcoming foyer with a cushioned bench, window seat and coat closet. The medium-plank wood-impression flooring perfectly complements the gray walls and white trim, creating a crisp, clean look.
“From there, the home opens into a bright and airy living room, a sunlit dining area and a stylish eat-in kitchen,” Tunelty said.
The living room is one step up and open to the dining area at the other end. Carpeted steps ascend along the right wall to the second floor.
The dining area is just steps away from the kitchen, providing abundant space for a large family or small crowd to gather for fresh crabs or summer flounder and some cold drinks. Multiple windows bathe the area in light.
The kitchen is just fantastic, featuring white Mission-style cabinets with sealed granite countertops and a white subway tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances include a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, five-burner range/oven with a microwave above and a dishwasher to the right of the deep sink. There’s also a pantry and accent lighting, while a powder room is just steps away.
A huge bonus in any house, an expansive den stretches across the rear of the home. Oversized windows provide natural light and a view of the backyard.
“The spacious great room provides endless possibilities — ideal for entertaining and even space for a playroom, game room or an office area,” Tumelty said.
Upstairs are four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
“The primary suite is a true retreat, offering a cozy sitting area, double closets with additional overhead storage and ensuite bath with a double vanity, elegant tile work, glass shower doors and modern lighting,” Tumelty said.
The three additional bedrooms, all carpeted, share a fully remodeled hall bath with a tiled shower/tub, glass doors and a sleek new vanity.
The exterior is just as terrific as the inside. The fenced, grassy rear yard has a large gravel patio. Four Adirondack chairs circle a fire pit just off the expansive two-level porch. There’s also a gardening shed. It’s perfect for barbecues, graduation parties or family reunions.
The home features a recently certified well with a new filtration system, as well as a septic system certified in 2020, while an updated HVAC system provides year-round comfort. Additional updates include a newer roof and siding.
It is located just 15 minutes from Ocean City, 10 minutes from Sea Isle City, 5 minutes from the elementary school, 1 minute from the middle school and only 2 minutes from Amanda’s Field for sports and recreation.
Upper Township is a bedroom community with 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 also has several historic buildings and sites, including the Colonial Era Tuckahoe Inn on the bay.
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
– By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff
