717 Doris Terrace is a portrait of idyllic New Jersey living, and it has all the aspects of a timeless classic – the right space, the right composition, the right lines. As you approach the property, you’ll notice the contrast of light blue against red brick, surrounded by well-manicured landscaping and a lush green lawn. Inside, you are immediately greeted by an inviting variety of colors and textures – no monochrome here. Neutral gray and white frame the foyer; a quick pivot to the left reveals a powder room nestled neatly to the side. Here, the spaces converge. Straight ahead sits the living room, a large bay window streaming natural light onto traditional wood flooring finished in a hickory-hued veneer. In the background, a beach stone-paneled wall surrounds the golden frame of the gas fireplace. Or follow the foyer’s marbled porcelain tiling into the kitchen, where you’ll find light-colored granite countertops set against a glazed ceramic backsplash framing modern appliances and a breakfast nook/peninsula. A formal dining room connects the kitchen and living room, sharing its wood floors with the latter. A combination mudroom/laundry room houses a newer HVAC system and allows access to both the side yard and the attached two-car garage. On the upper level, a mosaic of four bedrooms and the full bathroom, each with its own color scheme, are linked by dark walnut-stained wood floors. The fenced-in backyard is the canvas for the gazebo-topped patio, fire pit, and generously sized shed. Circle the home on the map and draw a line in each direction. Follow the eastward line approximately four miles to the renowned Jersey Shore, or travel the same distance in the opposite direction to access the Garden State Parkway. Additional destinations such as shopping, dining, and entertainment dot the panorama. The best part of it all is that you don’t need to visit a museum in order to experience this work of art. Just open the door, and take it all in.

The Mountain Lake community is one of New Jersey's best-kept secrets, and this is your chance to get in on it. This custom lake house boasts space inside and out, stunning views, and the privacy of a vast wooded lot - all on a serene hilltop setting. On the main level, an open-concept kitchen looks out onto an expansive living room/dining area. Cathedral ceilings add to the spacious feel, and twin skylights let in copious amounts of sunlight or starlight depending on the hour. A wraparound deck is easily accessed from inside through three sliding glass doors. The primary bedroom is nestled just off the living room, and a Jack and Jill bathroom allows entrance from both the bedroom and the kitchen. Upstairs you'll find the other pair of bedrooms, each with its own unique attribute: the bedroom nearest the stairs features a walk-out balcony, while the far bedroom adjoins a full Jack and Jill bathroom with hallway access. The basement features a living room-style den with kitchenette, as well as a third full bathroom, and is surrounded by a second walkout deck. To get to the boathouse and dock, take the winding main driveway down to street level, or use the side-access shared driveway if you prefer a straight shot. The home's position offers the perfect vantage point of Mountain Lake and the hilly green expanses of North Jersey for miles. The community features on-the-water dining, the exclusive Liberty Township Beach, and access to the southern trails of Jenny Jump State Park.