38 Brandon Ave, Monroe, NJ, 08831

Exquisite 5-bed, 3.5-bath nestled in the coveted Pines community. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a grand 2-story foyer, setting the tone for the elegance that unfolds throughout the home. The first floor boasts alluring hardwood flooring, enhancing the timeless appeal of the formal living and dining rooms. The step-down family rm with fireplace, seamlessly connected to the eat-in kitchen. Convenient powder room and main floor bedroom/office. The second-floor stairway, adorned with new carpeting installed in 2023, leads to the home's private quarters. The second floor features the primary bed, a retreat with a full bath, offering a spa-like oasis within the comfort of your home. 3 additional bedrooms share a well-designed hall bath. The finished basement elevates the home's potential with a full bath, kitchen area, workshop, exercise rm, and 2 additional areas allowing for versatile use. The freezer in basement is included. Additional features accentuate the appeal of this residence, including completely owned solar panels, a newer roof installed in 2020, inground sprinkler system powered by a well for irrigation. The professionally landscaped grounds, coupled with mature landscaping providing extensive privacy. A 2-car detached garage with a second-floor loft, partially drywalled with 220 electric service, adds both functionality and storage. 4 garage parking spaces, two in each garage, and a covered firewood rack, the new hot water heater installed in 2023, a fiberglass entry door with removable storm windows and screens, and stainless steel hardware throughout are all a testament to the meticulous care bestowed upon this home. Other features include a 1200 sq ft 3-tier Trex deck with a recessed 5-person hot tub, stainless steel hardware, and cedar-exposed posts. The fiberglass inground pool, surrounded by a lockable 4-inch aluminum fence, boasts a pool gazebo and shed. Additional highlights include an extensive under-deck storage area, a manual awning, a roof over the grill area with lighting, five skylights, and two ceiling fans. The thoughtful details extend to the two-zone air conditioning, a recently sealed driveway (2023), a whole house generator and a stainless steel chimney cap. Ideally situated, this home is close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and more, offering the perfect blend of convenience and luxury living. Welcome to a residence where every detail is a testament to quality and care, creating a home that is as functional as it is enchanting. Experience the pinnacle of suburban living in this meticulously crafted colonial home.