1152 State Route 34

Description

Hill-Top Mid-Century Modern Custom Ranch on 2.32 acres built by the famous architect, Leonard Levine. Originally named Round Hill , subdivided into two lots. 1835SF on 1st level & 1651SF on lower level living space w/ separate back entrance for a total of 3,486SF. This home is located on a wooded hilltop w/ spectacular views of Colts Neck. Plenty Pella windows. 3/4 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths w/ high ceilings, & 2 w/b fireplaces. Retro kitchen w/solid wood cabinets, large dining/living rm w/ 2 w/b fireplace. Large deck off Primary Bedroom, Library & Living Room for relaxing & entertaining. 1 car detached garage w/ carport. Additional parking. Flag Stone walkways to house & lower level, beautiful mature landscaping & views. Restored to original condition & well built. Easy commute to NYC. The property was originally purchased by Andrew and Emilie Ames and was initially 4.68 Acres. They hired Architect Leonard Levine who was a well know architect and professor, with an office in Passaic, NJ to build them a house at the top of the hill. Emilie lived in the house until her death at age 105 and kept it in great shape. She never had any children and at some point subdivided the land and gifted half of it to her niece who, with her husband, built the house at the bottom of the hill. In 2017 the new owner restored it to its current condition, while preserving all the original elements intact. Owner has original architectural plans, survey, and booklet of high quality materials used throughout to build the house. Pella Windows, everything top of the line from that year. Allowing the outside to come into the house! High wood beamed ceilings, wood paneling , and plenty of Pella windows. The home has a two-way wood-burning fireplace on first level, and another fireplace on lower level. The library has built-in bookshelves and sliders to deck adjacent to home. The original bathrooms are in pristine condition. The home is incredibly secluded and private. The deck can be assessed from the Formal living room, Library, and Primary Bedroom Suite. The hardwood floors are in pristine condition. Retro Kitchen with wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. All unique and original architecture retained. Artistic designs, views, and architecture. Very unique setting and home. Separate Dining Area. Pocket door to serve into Formal Dining Room. Multi-Generational Living. Walk-out Lower level with kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room , bedroom and a full bath with shower and seat. Plenty of closets. Large partial unfinished basement area with laundry room, and plenty of room for storage. Can also be used as gym, workshop, artist room or finished for additional living space. Utility Room. Laundry Room with laundry shoot from first floor Linen closet. Flagstone walkways, tranquil setting, with hilltop views of farms and woods. 2 Sheds by garage for outdoor storage. 1 detached garage with automatic garage door with adjacent covered carport. Roof replaced in 2022, 4 "Ductless AC's, TouchPlate electrical technology restored, septic recently inspected and pumped. Well Water. AS IS sale. 2016 they obtained permit from the city and removed the old oil tank from the property. Close to Route 520 and Hwy 34 for shopping and restaurants. On the border of Colts Neck and Holmdel. Enjoy all the parks in both towns. Live the Monmouth County Lifestyle. Bucks Mill Park, Holmdel Park, Dor Brook Park. Thompson Park, Cross Farm Park, all nearby. Close to shore beaches by taking 520 East through Rumson to Sea Bright starting the Jersey shore beautiful beaches. 1 1/2 hour from Atlantic City. 45 minutes-1 hour drive to Manhattan. Close to train, bus and fast ferry to NYC. Close to Parks and restaurants, and entertainment. Close to Bell Works Metro burb.