31 Sand Castle Drive, Cape May Court House

A NEAR-SHORE OASIS Come take a look at this spacious treasure nestled in a safe and tranquil bedroom community offering the best of two worlds suburban living with quick access to shopping and the beach. This 4,000-plus square-foot home on a tree-lined, oval-shaped street features 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, hardwood floors, decorative molding, a living room graced by a cathedral ceiling and two-story windows and gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a sunroom, a laundry room, a pantry, a mud room, and a refinished, oversize two-car garage with storage cabinets and a top-of-the-line tankless water heater. The staircase leads to a sitting area with a view of the front and rear yards and to four bedrooms plus a large room off the master bedroom that can easily double as an office and exercise area. Accompanying the master is a walk-in closet and a double-sink bathroom with walk-in shower and spa. Sliders in the living room and French doors in the sunroom provide double access to the backyard deck and a 40-foot long, heated salt-water pool and spa, and a lush, professionally landscaped garden. The house uses natural gas heat and city sewer and features a dual-zone HVAC system and an irrigation system. The AC, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave have all been replaced within the past two three years. Enjoy easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities and, a couple of hundred yards away, a miles-long bike path that leads to the Cape May County Zoo, a fabulous attraction that s open 364 days a year. And admission is free. But the predominant local enticement is Stone Harbor. With its gorgeous beaches, upscale shops, movie theater and sprawling athletic complex, this posh resort is a mere 10-minute drive away.