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138 Woodland Avenue: A Bay Head Home Two Doors from Twilight Lake
Some Bay Head streets are known for being close to the beach. Woodland Avenue is known for something else too: it sits two doors from Twilight Lake, giving this home a rare combination of water views, quiet residential charm, and an easy walk to everywhere that matters in town.
If you are weighing what a five bedroom, three and a half bath home in Bay Head actually lives like day to day, 138 Woodland Avenue is worth a closer look. Set on a 50 by 125 foot lot, the 3,700 square foot home spans three stories and takes full advantage of a setting that most Bay Head streets simply do not have.
A House Built Around Its Views
Lake views reach into several rooms, and two second floor balconies wrap the water side of the house, giving a spot to step outside with a cup of coffee and take in the view. The third floor primary suite goes a step further, with its own vantage point above the tree line and an attached bath.
Inside, the family room is the room people remember. Skylights and a cathedral ceiling with exposed wood beams bring in a steady wash of natural light, and a large brick fireplace with a wood stove insert anchors the space for cooler evenings. It is the kind of room that works equally well for a quiet morning or a full house on a holiday weekend.
Room to Live, Inside and Out
Covered porches sit at both the front and rear of the house, offering shade, breeze, and a front row seat to the gardens. A screened side porch adds another spot to sit outside without worrying about bugs or weather. The front and rear yards give room to spread out, and after a day at the beach, the outdoor shower means sand stays outside where it belongs.
Parking is rarely simple on a barrier island, but this property solves for it. Dual access from both Woodland and Cranberry Avenues means more flexibility for parking and easier movement in and out, whether you are hosting guests or simply coming and going for the day. A one car garage adds a workshop area, useful for storing bikes, beach gear, or the kind of projects that come with owning a shore house.
Space continues on the first floor with a layout flexible enough to work for different households. There is a possible first floor bedroom option, along with a bonus room that can serve as a playroom, home office, or extra sleeping space for guests, depending on what a new owner needs most.
Two Doors from Twilight Lake
Living this close to Twilight Lake changes how a summer day can go. Crabbing off the edge of the lake, a quick paddle by kayak or canoe, or just sitting and watching the water are all options without getting in a car. It is a different kind of shore living than an oceanfront block, quieter and more residential, but still connected to the water in a daily, hands on way.
Steps to Everything That Matters
From Woodland Avenue, the beach is a short walk, along with the bakery, Charlie's, and the rest of downtown Bay Head. That means mornings can start with a walk for coffee and pastries, afternoons can move to the sand, and evenings can end back on one of the porches, all without needing the car more than once or twice a week during the season.
The Details
- 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath
- 3,700 square feet across three stories
- Built in 1974, set on a 50 x 125 foot lot
- Dual access from Woodland and Cranberry Avenues
- Two water view second floor balconies, plus a third floor primary suite
- Covered front and rear porches, screened side porch
- Large brick fireplace with wood stove insert in the family room
- One car garage with workshop area
- Outdoor shower
138 Woodland Avenue is offered just under four million dollars, reflecting both the location and the scale of the home. For a property this close to the lake and this close to town, opportunities like this do not come along often.
