Wow House: Private Cottage By The Bay, With Exquisite Views, For $5.6 Million In Mantoloking

MANTOLOKING, NJ — If you are looking for a home with plenty of room for entertaining friends and family as well as one that offers privacy for the days where you just want to relax and watch the sunset, look no further.

This 5,200-square-foot home with four bedrooms designed by Jersey Shore architect John Lederer on 1516 Runyon Lane in Mantoloking is listed for $5.6 million on realtor.com.

This "cottage by the bay," built in 2006, sits overlooking Barnegat Bay in Mantoloking and is filled with exquisite details, from wide-plank oak flooring to gas fireplaces in both the great room and the master suite.

The kitchen, designed by William Ohs, includes custom cabinetry and granite countertops as well as stainless steel appliances.

The great room, with its floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, provides sunset views over Barnegat Bay, while a private deck off the master suite offers a quiet place to watch the sunrise and enjoy your morning coffee.

A unique black-bottom pool provides a gathering place for family and friends surrounded with custom landscaping and lawn leads you to Barnegat Bay.

The Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Preserve is directly across the bay. It's a view you won't want to miss.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.