$2,349,999

Set on a coveted beach block in Lavallette, this five-bedroom, three-bath colonial delivers the kind of shore living that feels effortless from the moment you arrive. A welcoming porch sets the tone for relaxed mornings and salty-air evenings. Inside, sunshine fills the home, highlighting an open-concept first floor designed for easy gathering and everyday comfort. The layout flows naturally from living to dining to kitchen, anchored by a gas fireplace that adds warmth year-round. A first-floor bedroom offers flexibilityideal for guests, extended family, or a quiet home office. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with two closets and a spacious en suite bath featuring a stall shower and jetted tubperfect after long beach days. The additional bedrooms continue the home's easy coastal feel, each with hardwood floors and ceiling fans to keep the air moving on those nights when the windows are open and the ocean breeze drifts in. Outside, a spacious deck extends your living space outdoors, complete with an electronic awning for shaded afternoons after the beach. A charming outdoor shower makes rinsing off the salt and sand part of the daily routine, while the detached one-and-a-half-car garage offers room for bikes, boards, and beach essentials. Thoughtful amenities include a brand-new dishwasher, hot water baseboard heat and a tankless hot water heater. Best of all, you're just steps from the beach, boardwalk, and local shops, no driving required, just grab your towel and go. This is a home designed for sunshine-filled days, making memories and the relaxed rhythm of life by the sea.