''Coastal Living At Its Best.'' Not just a house on the water, this distinctive home is the total package for your custom coastal lifestyle. With its beautiful bell tower, interesting rooflines and wrap around porches, it is no cookie cutter but a standout, especially on approach from the bay - with a stunning corner location overlooking Tuckerton Creek and nature preserves with 270 feet of new vinyl bulkhead in 2010. A RIPARIAN GRANT (NOT A LEASE) allows multiple options for boating/docking configurations with quick access to open, deep water. An absolute waterman's paradise. Ideal for the serious or recreational fisherman, weekend boater, duck hunter, kayaker, canoe or jet ski enthusiast. Click more: This Long Beach Island architect designed, custom built contemporary has 2x6 exterior walls and quality custom woodwork throughout. Enter through the front door to a majestic two story foyer with custom tile inlay flooring and you can already see the water through a set of french doors. Then look up to the second floor library and spiral stairs leading to the widows walk. The third floor widows walk provides an unobstructed 360 degree view of the creek, the wetlands and surrounding community. A quiet enclave from which to write, paint, do puzzles and even enjoy the town's July 4th fireworks from a perfect vantage point.

From almost, if not every room in the home, you have water views. Want to watch TV while watching the boats go by? No problem from the large private living room that could double as a fourth bedroom. From the large open great room area, sip morning coffee as you enjoy the diverse species of waterfowl and their seasonal rhythms year after year. And watch the daily workings of clammers & oystermen as they go to and from the bay in a day's work. Sit by the cozy fireplace in winter. From this wonderful space, immerse yourself in the surrounding views and activities that become artwork for the home, as well as the colors and glow of every sunrise and sunset that you can actually feel.

This is a spacious home with comfortable layout and perfect flow meant for entertaining and large family gatherings. The kitchen with its large center island featuring table seating for 4 also has enough room for the table with additional seating for 8. Not to mention the extra table with seating for another 6 (or more).

The second floor master suite allows you to enjoy a fire while lounging in bed or exercising in the adjacent sitting area while overlooking the water, wetlands & private 11x11 deck. The master bath with soaking tub and shower will please the most discriminating owner. Finally, the super-sized walk-in closet has enough room for the king and queen and also features a hidden cedar lined closet.

Are you a car buff? Unusual to waterfront properties in the area, this home offers an attached, oversized, three car garage at an elevation 8.1 and is heated. Huge storage room behind the garage contains the pool equipment and still allows for plenty of room for pool toys, fishing/boating equipment and much more.

Want to soak up some sun? There are endless opportunities. Read a book in the sun-drenched solarium on a lazy afternoon or go outside and relax on the large TREX deck surrounding the pool. (Or sit on your private second floor fiberglass deck overlooking the kids or friends in the pool (off the master BR). Like shade? The covered or screened porches are for you.

This is truly a unique home on a beautiful lot - and a rare opportunity in the area. The perfect place to live out your waterfront dreams.