14 Joseph St Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

This is a Coming Soon listing and cannot be shown until 4/25/25 A rare blend of timeless design and luxurious living awaits in this custom Center Hall Colonial, set on an expansive 1.91-acre corner lot. This elegant 4-bedroom, 5-bath residence welcomes you with sophisticated curb appeal, highlighted by its stately brick front and oversized casement window. The grand circular driveway, framed by classic brick columns, ambient lighting, and a gated entry, opens to reveal an impressive water fountain. A paver walkway gracefully guides you through professionally landscaped grounds, enhancing the home's estate-like ambiance. Step inside the grand two-story foyer, featuring a double-door entry, decorative molding, an elegant L-shaped staircase, rich hardwood flooring, and two spacious closets. To the left, the formal living room boasts a beautiful bay window, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors. To the right, the formal dining room showcases bay windows, detailed molding, classic wainscoting, and a colonnade leading to the sunken great room, which offers built-in surround sound, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting. The expansive dinette area features a gas fireplace elegantly accented by granite and a custom mantle. Custom built-in shelving and a wet bar, both topped with matching granite, perfectly complement the kitchen countertops, creating a cohesive design. Sliding glass doors open directly onto the back deck, enhancing seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The chef's kitchen impresses with a spacious center island featuring a built-in cooktop and microwave, complemented by breakfast bar seating. The kitchen also boasts custom cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a generous pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen, a sunroom with recessed lighting and hardwood floors provides an ideal spot for casual dining. Down the hall, discover a fully-equipped butler's kitchen featuring granite counters and convenient access to the backyard. This level is further complemented by a full bathroom and a private bonus room, ideal as a guest suite or home office. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings with a skylight, an inviting sitting area with a gas fireplace, and hardwood floors. The suite also features a private laundry room with a utility sink, a vanity area illuminated by a skylight, and a versatile room suitable as a home gym or art studio, accessed through elegant French doors. A boutique-style walk-in closet with custom built-ins provides abundant storage. The lavish en-suite bath includes pocket doors, vaulted ceilings, a custom jacuzzi tub, an expansive tiled walk-in shower, and a double-sink vanity, creating a serene retreat. Three additional spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom with a skylight and a tub/shower combination complete the upper level. The fully finished basement offers an oak wet bar, billiards room with custom built-in bookcases, two private offices, a half bath, a cedar storage closet, and ample crawl-space storage. A mudroom offers direct access to the driveway through a separate exterior entrance and conveniently connects to the heated three-car garage, which provides easy access to the backyard. Outdoors, resort-style living is yours to enjoy on a multi-tiered 1,000 sq ft TimberTech deck, featuring an outdoor kitchen with bar seating and LED lighting. The deck was designed with structural reinforcements and pre-installed electrical connections to seamlessly support a future hot tub installation. Step down onto the expansive 2,000 sq ft natural sandstone patio that surrounds a lagoon-style heated saltwater pool, beautifully finished with gunite concrete and featuring an elegant waterfall feature. A well-appointed pool house enhances outdoor entertaining with a wet bar, half bath, and sliding glass doors. The property is further complemented by a storage shed with both garage-style and double-door access, a dedicated play area, and a built-in hammock. Additional highli