217 Forked Neck Road,  Shamong NJ, 08088

WOW, WOW, WOW - Yes, this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home most definitely has the WOW Factor! From the moment you pull up to 217 Forked Neck Road, you will be captivated with the location (be sure to take a moment to gaze across Forked Neck Road from the front door and take in the beautiful pastures with grazing horses)! Perfectly set back from the road and situated on ,689 acres, the curb appeal is outstanding with the large paved drive that accommodates approximately 10 cars in addition to the garage! The exterior is striking with the crisp blue siding and inviting Cardinal red door. The double hung windows have all been replaced with thermopane. Step inside where the flooring is hickory wood, the walls are ship lap and the railings to the second floor level are custom, handmade from wood from trees that were removed from the home site. To the left (passing by the super cool barn doors that open into a large walk in closet) is a family room featuring a beautiful stone fireplace with wood-burning insert--the hickory floors continue here, there is a ceiling fan and extensive recessed LED lighting. To the right of the foyer is a spacious living room that opens to a dining area overlooking the huge rear yard. Here there is a slider to the large patio providing great entertaining space! The kitchen is at the heart of the home with the hickory floors continuing into the kitchen which features abundant new cabinets, granite contertops, tile backsplash and full stainless appliance package including Gas range, Microwave, Refrigerator and Dishwasher. Luxury vinyl plank flooring leads to a newly renovated powder room boasting a hand made cabinet with stone top. The luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring continues to the laundry room - washer and dryer are included. A passage door here takes you to the garage where there is a sub panel (the 200 AMP panel is in the basement). There is an overhead garage door opener and outside keypad entry. Note all of the electric outlets here in the garage! Ascend to the second floor level where the primary bedroom with primary bath and two additional bedrooms and second full bath in hallway are located. The primary bedroom features nice built-ins for storage, a lighted ceiling fan, plush carpeting, large walk-in closet and three windows. The primary bath has been renovated and features nice LVP floors, walk-in shower and attractive vanity. The 2 bedrooms are both nice sizes , both features plush carpeting and lighted ceiling fans. The full bath in the hallway has also been renovated and boasts a tub with surround, nice vanity with marble top and LVP flooring. Be sure to check out the finished basement - all sheetrocked and carpeted. This is great space for a second family room and there is also a second room - perfect as a home office. Space has been left for storage and is also home to the HVAC and well equipment. The foundation is poured concrete, there is a water treatment system, the natural gas hot water heater was replaced in 2023, the furnace in 2018 and the roof in 2017. And there's more! Head outside to enjoy the fenced rear grounds where there are blueberry, raspberry and blackberry plants! And if you want to have chickens - this is the perfect spot as well! This home has been so beautifully updated and upgraded and is "turnkey" for a new owner to simply move in and enjoy everything this home has to offer. Hurry! Homes in this condition, location and with these amenities RARELY come on the market. This is a REAL SHOW STOPPER!