The gates open and the drive begins. It's long, tree-lined, and deliberate, the kind of arrival that makes you slow down before you've even parked. A private guard house sits at the entry. The trees form a canopy overhead. And at the end, the sweeping circular drive opens around a hand-selected fountain imported from Italy, water catching the light in front of a stately brick residence with slate dormered rooflines that look like they've been here for a hundred years. They haven't, the house was built in 1983, but the craftsmanship is so considered, so rooted in European tradition, that the estate carries the weight of something much older. This is 1762 Todd Road, and it was curated, not constructed. Inside, the double-height foyer sets the tone immediately, soaring space, architectural details at every sightline, proportion that makes every room feel both grand and warm. The paneled library invites you to settle in with something serious, its built-in shelving lined with leather and light. Just beyond, the temperature-controlled wine cellar holds a curated collection in the kind of environment where tasting and hosting feel equally natural. The kitchen anchors the social center of the house, with the family room and its fireplace drawing everyone in. Five bedrooms, seven full baths, two half baths, and nearly 12,000 square feet of space that never feels oversized because every room was designed with intention. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat unto itself: security doors, a fireside sitting room, dual spa-like en suite bathrooms, a walk-in dressing room, and a private dry sauna. You close the door and the ten acres outside disappear. The grounds are where the estate earns its scale. A clover-leaf shaped swimming pool with spa sits on a 2,000-square-foot slate patio. A full basketball court, convertible for tennis or pickleball, handles the afternoons. A four-car garage is topped by a private guest suite with its own entrance, ideal for extended stays or live-in staff. And beyond all of it, 10.1 acres of manicured, pristine land stretch in every direction, the kind of space that absorbs sound and distance until the only thing you hear is quiet. You sit on the slate patio as the evening cools, the pool lit, the fountain audible from here, and Toms River's beaches, boardwalks, and seafood houses all a short drive away. But tonight, you don't leave. The estate doesn't ask you to. It never does.

Gated Entry with Guard House & Italian Fountain – Wrought iron gates open to a long tree-lined drive, a private guard house, and a sweeping circular arrival centered by a hand-selected fountain imported from Italy—an immediate signal that this estate was designed with legacy in mind.

European Craftsmanship on 10.1 Acres – A stately brick residence crowned by slate dormered rooflines spans nearly 12,000 square feet of timeless architecture, with a double-height foyer, rich millwork, curated sightlines, and a sense of proportion that defines every room.

Primary Suite with Dry Sauna & Fireside Sitting Room – Security doors open to a private sanctuary featuring a sitting room with fireplace, dual spa-like en suite bathrooms, a walk-in dressing room, and a personal dry sauna—a retreat within the retreat.

Wine Cellar, Paneled Library & Movie Theater – A temperature-controlled wine cellar for hosting and tasting, a richly paneled library for quiet hours, and a private movie theater anchor the interior amenity suite, complemented by a finished lower-level lounge with room for future expansion.

Clover-Leaf Pool, Basketball Court & Guest Suite – A signature clover-shaped pool with spa on a 2,000-square-foot slate patio, a full-size court for basketball, tennis, or pickleball, and a four-car garage with a private guest suite above—complete with its own entrance for extended stays or staff.

About Toms River, New Jersey

10.1 Acres of North Dover Privacy – Set in the quiet, residential North Dover section of Toms River, this estate occupies over ten acres of gated, pristine land—a scale of privacy and space that is exceptionally rare anywhere in the tri-state area.

Jersey Shore Beaches Minutes Away – Ortley Beach, Lavallette, and the iconic Seaside Heights boardwalk are all a short drive across the Mathis Bridge, delivering the full Jersey Shore experience—ocean swimming, boardwalk dining, and sunset walks—from a completely private inland estate.

New York City & Philadelphia Within Reach – Toms River sits approximately 75 miles south of Manhattan and 60 miles east of Philadelphia, with NJ Transit rail access and direct highway routes making both major metros commutable for business or a night out.

Cattus Island, Island Beach State Park & Outdoor Living – Ocean County's most celebrated parks and nature preserves—including the 530-acre Cattus Island County Park and the pristine dunes of Island Beach State Park—offer hiking, kayaking, birding, and year-round access to some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes on the East Coast.

Exceptional Seafood & Coastal Dining – Toms River is known throughout the Shore for its seafood scene, with locally beloved restaurants offering everything from fresh clam chowder and lobster to casual waterfront dining on Barnegat Bay.