612 S Bayview Drive $10,500,000

Introducing a masterpiece of coastal New Jersey living, this bayfront estate stands as a testament to modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. No detail was overlooked in this exquisite residence as it was completely reimagined & rebuilt with the multi-year project concluding in 2021. Sitting on an over 11,200 sq. ft. parcel with a remarkable 85’ of water frontage, the home is encompassed with mature professional landscaping & meticulously maintained gardens providing unprecedented privacy & serenity. A residence of historical significance, the home dates back to the beginning of the 20th century when it once served as the personal residence of a well-known local shipbuilder. The original structure was painstakingly hand disassembled and exactingly restored creating one of the finest period specific homes to ever come to market. Upon entry, guests will be overawed by the proper scale & proportion of the moulding details coupled with thorough decoration and panoramic Strathmere bay views. The gourmet kitchen features hand-crafted cabinetry with paneled Sub-Zero & Perlick appliances, 48” AGA Elise dual fuel range, substantial center island, & double-sided fireplace. Three bedrooms all with ensuites span the entirety of the top level including the primary suite highlighted by the vaulted mahogany ceiling, bayside deck, motorized television, radiant floor heating & soaking tub. No expense was spared in the creation of this residence as evidenced by the Creston home automation system, Forbes & Lomax switches & sockets, Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen, Generac 22Kw generator, & more. The backyard is near perfection beginning with a sizable, fully covered California room off the rear of the home providing an elegant setting with Ipe furniture, brick façade, and multiple gas lanterns. Various grade changes naturally separate numerous seating & entertaining spaces including a custom 1500-gallon copper spa & masonry firepit. Deepwater dockage for multiple vessels is accomplished via the 40’ Ipe floating dock & 24,000lb boat lift. Experience the epitome of coastal living in Strathmere at this extraordinary bayfront retreat, where old & new are blended in a masterful way & every detail has been thoughtfully considered to offer the ultimate in luxury and relaxation.

This listing is provided courtesy of RIORDAN REAL ESTATE INC.