Lakefront home in Bergen County

Think a home on a lake can't be found in Bergen County New Jersey at an affordable price? think again. How about a one -of -a -kind custom built ranch, on a cul-de-sac, that backs up to a private lake, in the quiet little Township of Washington. Plus it has an in ground pool, a hot tub, a gazebo, and a floating dock complete with paddleboat, geese and ducks. The 100 by 135' lot of this immaculate 3,000 square foot ranch stands out with somewhat of a western flair. Lots of stone, freestyle rock, wild grasses and flowers abound throughout the entire property complimenting the exterior of the home, which is finished with wood and stone. But the wood and stone don't stop outside the house. Step through the front door and you'll find a lot more of the same. As you enter the living room, the ceiling slopes up to almost fourteen feet high creating an open, yet private sitting area with fireplace (one of three). The ceramic tile, which is sculpted around the carpeting, only accents the entire area even more. And the ceramic tile does not stop here. It carries throughout the house along with more sculpted accents, tile inlays, and tile framed doorways and windows. Good things come in threes, as do the three bedroom, three full baths, and three fireplaces. Almost every room, including the two upstairs bathrooms, has a vaulted or cathedral ceiling. The master bedroom boasts thirteen-foot ceilings with three four by four skylights and a twenty -four foot long wall of stone that houses a fireplace(the second one) with glass vision panels on either side. Can't sleep, step into the master bath and take a soothing soak in the oversized whirlpool tub. Or better yet, go out to the pool or hot tub via the private entry from the master bedroom into the backyard. The main bath has an entry to the backyard, too, just in case. Why should you or your guests have to walk through the entire house just to use the bathroom? Oh by the way, this bathroom is only three years old, complete with it's own sitting/make-up/dressing area, vaulted ceiling, loads of tile work, tumbled marble floor and a circular Frank Lloyd Wright circular sculpted window. The freshly renovated dining area, five year old atrium and modern kitchen (yes, they have ceramic tile too) also have vaulted and/or cathedral ceiling treatment along with more large skylights. The house has eleven of "em, so you almost feel like you are outside sometimes, even though you are still nice and cozy inside. And speaking of cozy, wait until you see the downstairs. No need to "open the cellar door" because there is none. It's been replaced with an arch to form an entry to the lower level, which almost seems to become part of the upstairs of the home. Downstairs, you'll find six more arches built from used brick, the third fireplace also built from used brick, a custom built oak wet bar, and third full bath. Finishing all of this off with a highly polished anodized copper ceiling will probably make you forget that you are in a basement altogether. But if you need to be reminded, the new laundry area, tucked behind closed doors, complete with new front loading washer and dryer, the new hot air furnace, and new hot water heater will sort of help you out. There is also an entrance out to the two car garage from the downstairs so you don't have to worry about the weather. This home is truly unique and most definately a one-of-a-kind find. As you walk through this home, it gives off a warm but yet elegant feeling. The small intimate details throughout this superbly designed and constructed home would make anyone have a rough time deciding whether they would like to party hardy, hang out, entertain, or just vegetate. Why don't you come and decide for yourself. We promise, you won't want to leave. Contact us for more pictures, information and any questions that you may have. Please, no brokers, agents, or time wasters. Serious and courteous inquiries only. Thank you!