Patience is a virtue...this is the custom home that you've been waiting for that is just minutes to downtown Atlantic Highlands and the Sea Streak Ferry to N.Y.C. Designed for effortless single-floor living, this open-concept home combines designer style, comfort, convenience and a versatile lower level that is ideal for a recreation room, home office, gym, and additional storage. Outside, the fenced backyard provides a very private peaceful retreat for all. As you step into the welcoming foyer, you will be immersed in the warmth of the exquisite custom details and open floor plan. You will envision cozy fall and winter evenings gathered around the warm living room brick-hearth fireplace, awaiting guests to entertain in the heart of the home, a custom gourmet kitchen brilliant with natural light, vaulted ceilings, and a skylight. Cook with ease on your commercial Viking 6-burner stove as friends and family gather around the oversized Quartz Island, perfectly situated in front of another inviting fireplace accented by a striking pallet wood wall. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area with direct access to the backyard patio and also extends into a sunroom wrapped in a wall of windows, creating a bright and welcoming space year-round. The private primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a renovated en-suite spa bathroom with custom finishes, double vanities, an oversized walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. The main full bath has also been custom renovated, boasting vaulted ceilings and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. Each additional bedroom offers a cozy escape with generous closet space, providing comfort and functionality. Other thoughtful amenities include a whole-house generator, a walk-out lower level with Bilco doors to the backyard, custom light fixtures and ceiling fans, recessed lighting, walk-in kitchen pantry, beautifully designed hardscaping and landscaping with front and back irrigation systems, and a large backyard shed for additional storage. Enjoy the convenience of strolling into town along charming sidewalks and tree-lined Victorian streets. Atlantic Highlands offers gourmet restaurants, unique local shops, and thriving businesses, all leading to the Sea Streak Ferry and marina, where you can take in stunning views of the NYC skyline framed by the rolling hills of Atlantic Highlands. You're also just a short drive from the best New Jersey Shore beaches, Red Bank, the Garden State Parkway, NJ Transit trains, and buses to NYC, making this location both picturesque and highly accessible. Now is your opportunity to become a local in the move-in ready gem!