9 Azalea Ln, Howell, NJ 07731

Sale of home is now pending. If you are a buyer and have questions or need additional information about the house please call or text the owner. This is an open and airy four-bedroom 2 ½ bath center-hall colonial, Madison style brick model, on a premier lot (over 1/3 acre) at the top of the hill in the Woods development. Pink brick with upgraded alternating decorative gray block quoins in the high archway add a regal touch to the front of house. This home is located close to the bus stop to NYC, close to Route 195, close to stores and is a walk away from Land O' Pines School. This home is also located close to Candlewood swim club and close to the Manasquan reservoir (the Manasquan reservoir offers a playground, hiking and biking trails, boat launching area, fishing, as well as kayak and rowboat rentals.) The front door of this home has elegant beveled glass with matching glass side panels. The front door opens up to a two story open foyer with freshly refinished hardwood flooring, and extra light emanating from a large arched window above the door. The first floor rooms have 9 foot ceilings. Ten rooms, and six closets in this home were re-carpeted with upgraded carpeting in 2015. Eight rooms have been recently re-painted. The family room has a cozy wood-burning fireplace with an oak mantel, recessed lighting and bay window. The formal dining room has a bay window and chandelier. The clean and bright recently-painted kitchen has luxury vinyl tile by Floor Coverings International, 42-inch white Armstrong Cabinets, recessed lighting, an upgraded Moen faucet and gourmet center island. The connection from the kitchen to the freshly-painted sunken family room with recessed lighting is open. There is a separate laundry room with shelving which has three exits: one to the garage, one to the kitchen and one to the back yard. An open oak staircase with oak railings leads to the second floor. Upstairs there are two separate linen closets. Ceiling fans are included in all bedrooms. Double doors open from the staircase to the large Master bedroom with tray ceilings and matching double doors open from the Master bedroom into the Master bathroom. The Master bathroom has an over-sized soaking tub and two separate vanities with sinks and mirrors. The Master bedroom closet is huge. This home also has a huge (approximately 800 square-foot) beautifully finished basement--freshly carpeted with upgraded carpeting and recently painted in soft colors with recessed lighting. There are three rooms in the basement. The first is a family entertainment room that can also be used as a teen room or a play room for younger children. The second is a recreation room currently used for ping pong. The third room, cozily tucked away yet bright and cheerful is a quiet office. This office is great for work-at-home-days, student study, or crafts. In addition there are two large basement storage closets, one closet built in 2015 tucks under the basement stairwell. Basement has built-in shelving in unfinished section where hot water heater is located. The finished basement has passed all inspections. From outside the front of the house a brick paver walkway leads to a spacious backyard and brick paver patio perfect for barbecues. During the summer you can pick your own raspberries from the raspberry bush and grapes from the mature grape vine. There is also an area set up for a small garden. This home has a large two-car garage with built-in shelving and an underground sprinkler system in the front and sides of the house. Recently added new upgraded front door and side panels, recently added new upgraded kitchen floor and recently added new upgraded hot water heater and new refridgerator. Brand new pearl-blue granite kitchen countertops installed Aril, 2017. Granite is upgraded and imported from Norway. Brand new and upgraded oven, brand new upgraded dishwasher and new upgraded microwave 2017. Kitchen cabinets refaced 2017.