8 Rues Rd Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

Nestled on beautifully landscaped, park-like grounds in the heart of Cream Ridge, this meticulously maintained ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and thoughtful updates. Surrounded by mature gardens, unique plantings, terraced hardscaping, and stunning seasonal blooms, the property creates a truly private outdoor retreat and was proudly featured on the Allentown 2023 Garden Club Tour. A highlight of the grounds is the rare Lady Slipper grove, adding to the property's natural beauty. Inside, go through the welcoming entry foyer with double closet and into the warm and inviting family room featuring gleaming hardwood floors, a striking stone fireplace with Hearthstone wood-burning stove, and beautiful decorative trim work throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout offers a bedroom with double closet and two windows just off the main living area, while a separate hallway leads to a full bath, private office with closet, and spacious primary suite complete with sitting area, heated primary bath floors, walk-in closet, and convenient laundry area. The primary bath features floor to ceiling tile work and a beautifully finished standing shower. The updated kitchen hosts wood cabinetry, granite countertops, skylights, a large refrigerator, and a stunning 36" stainless steel Wolf range with built-in grill. The adjacent dining room provides easy access to the attached 550 sq ft garage and finished lower level. Downstairs, the updated basement offers laminate flooring, an additional non-functional fireplace with potential for a future gas insert, half bath, extra washer/dryer, storage space, and flexible rec room living space, bringing the home to approximately 2,000 sq ft including the finished basement. Major improvements include Andersen windows and new siding in 2016, a complete heating system replacement in 2015, followed by updated AC and water heater, plus a generator transfer switch added in 2019. Outdoor living shines with a large deck built in 2015 overlooking the incredible gardens and grounds, making this home a true hidden retreat unlike anything else on the market!