29 Merlot CT Monroe, NJ 08831

Welcome home to this beautiful, spacious, wide open floor plan in the desirable Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing 55+ gated community! Move-in Ready and freshly painted throughout, with new flooring in the basement, this home boasts almost 3,000 square feet of space with a beautiful stone front cottage design. Walk through the front door and view the stunning open floor plan. You immediately see the gleaming Brazilian Rosewood hardwood floors and the abundance of natural light that fills this space. It offers a huge master suite, vaulted ceilings, multi-zone A/C for amazing energy efficiency, and a finished walkout custom basement. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a den/office with French doors, and an upgraded, sealed loft that could be used as a 4th bedroom, this home has you covered with ceiling fans on the main floor and loft area. Its location within the neighborhood provides the perfect amount of privacy. Backing up to forest with a beautiful water view, enjoy entertaining outside on the gorgeous, newer Trex deck w/custom railings or exit out of the gigantic, finished basement to hang with family and friends nestled in the covered patio area. The finished basement (over 1500 sq. ft) with a walk out to the private backyard and spacious patio area you will enjoy all of nature's beauty and the sounds of nature including birds, bald eagles, cranes, egrets, and more as you make memories with your friends and family enjoying this property. The windows fill the room with natural light and are complete with soundproofing ceiling tiles and provide an additional kitchen area and half bathroom for the entertainers or a possible suite. It also welcomes the exercise enthusiast with your very own home gym. The main floor boasts many upgrades as well including a master bedroom suite, newer microwave and dishwasher, upgraded kitchen cabinets and custom tile flooring, beautiful open kitchen complete with a double oven, cooktop gas range, kitchen bar with granite countertops and much, much more. Not to mention, recessed lighting and California Closets throughout including the garage, plus easy access to the attics will make storage a breeze. The community offers many social clubs and activities in addition to the heated pool and jacuzzi, bocce ball courts, tennis, pickleball, putting green, library, billiards, dual BBQ area for gatherings, and recently renovated clubhouse. And one of the lowest HOA fees in the region. Don't miss this opportunity to live each day in this custom, well built, energy efficient, full of natural light and its views of the forest home. This home is pure joy!