This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath custom ranch (plus an additional half bath in the pool house) is ideally situated on 2 serene and private acres in one of Southern Manalapan's most sought-after locations. Designed for both everyday comfort and upscale entertaining, this home blends thoughtful design with luxurious upgrades throughout. Step into the expansive open-concept living and dining space featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, and a dramatic stone fireplace. Enjoy the convenience of custom blackout window treatments that are both remote- and app-controlled, offering privacy and energy efficiency with a touch of modern tech. The chef's kitchen is equipped with rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, skylight, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances, including dual ovens. Enhancing the home's interior appeal is a showstopping entertainment roomdesigned with a vaulted wood ceiling, stone-accented walls, skylights, TV, wet bar, and hot tub. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening in, this one-of-a-kind space offers the perfect setting for year-round relaxation and fun. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a walk-in closet and spa-like en-suite bath with a multi-head shower and radiant heated flooring. A walk-out basement offers incredible versatilityideal for a gym, playroom, or additional recreation space. Step outside to your own professionally landscaped, resort-style backyardan outdoor oasis featuring a sparkling heated saltwater gunite pool with a sun shelf and cascading waterfall. An expansive patio with a freestanding awning offers the perfect place to unwind, while the screened-in patio is ideal for al fresco dining. A pool house with a bathroom and outdoor shower adds extra convenience for guests and entertaining. Additional highlights include a new roof, new siding, many new windows, a full-house Generac generator, multiple heating systems, including a 3-zone baseboard heating system, 2 separate AC systems, 2 HWH, alarm/camera system, and attached 2-car garage. Top-rated Manalapan Township school system, and conveniently located to NYC transportation, major highways, shopping, and beaches. A rare blend of refined living and peaceful surroundings, this home offers an unmatched opportunity to enjoy luxury, privacy, and resort-style amenitiesall on 2 acres in prestigious Manalapan Township.