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1/6/2005

Buyers Enjoy Scenic Surroundings and Winter Fun at Kara Homes' Mountain Lakes Estates at Wanaque. Kara Homes' Mountain Lakes Estates at Wanaque offers a world of year-round recreation. Located at Passaic County, it ranks high for the singles, couples, families and empty nesters who have been drawn to this upscale community of single family homes and townhomes. Residents can enjoy nature and a host of recreational amenities including downhill skiing, nature hikes, boating, canoeing, fishing and golfing.

Nestled near Route 287 in a beautiful wooded region of the Ramapo Mountains, Kara Homes' Mountain Lakes Estates at Wanaque offers a world of year-round recreation. According to Allan Cleary, sales consultant, the location in Passaic County ranks high for the singles, couples, families and empty nesters who've been drawn to this upscale community of single family homes and townhomes.

“Residents can enjoy nature and a host of recreational amenities at their best in a setting that's unmatched for its beauty,” says Cleary. “With winter almost upon us, it's a great time to take advantage of nearby ice fishing, ice skating and cross country skiing that are readily available and so popular in this area. For those who prefer downhill skiing, the community is within a short drive of Vernon Valley ski resorts as well.”

Cleary adds that there are a wealth of warm-weather activities at residents' disposal as well, such as nature hikes, boating, canoeing, fishing and golfing. “Nearby is the undisturbed forest of Norvin Green State Forest in Bloomingdale, a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife,” Cleary explains. “The forest, which is part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area, is near Wanaque Reservoir and home to an extensive trail system that links with public and private facilities including the Weis Ecology Center and reservoir property. Perfect for nature walks and bird watching, the property also provides picture-perfect vistas of the New York skyline, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma from its many hills.”

For commuters, Mountain Lakes at Wanaque is also ideal, since northern New Jersey business centers and Manhattan can be reached in 40 minutes. Travel options include Routes 208, 4, 46, 80 and 23, plus several local train stations. The location is also known for its fine restaurants and superior shopping at outlets like the Willowbrook Mall. The homes at Mountain Lakes, however, are the community's biggest attraction. Providing up to 3,600 square feet of living space, single-family residences feature premium standard amenities including brick fronts, a two-car garage, 30-year dimensional roof shingles, energy-efficient Andersen double hung windows, poured concrete basements and two-zone HVAC.

Interiors boast open, airy floorplans complemented by volume space as seen in towering foyers and family rooms with balcony overlooks. Other luxurious offerings like a standard wood-burning fireplace in the large family room and a spacious master bedroom and bath suite enhance the elegance.

Low-maintenance townhomes of up to 2,650 square feet are equally striking and meticulously designed. Priced from the low $400s, townhomes are characterized by impressive stone-accented fronts, dramatic entry foyers with hardwood floors, nine-foot first-floor ceilings and attached one-car garages. These roomy homes offer three levels including a finished basement. The main level is complete with a center island kitchen, breakfast nook and/or a dining area. Upstairs one finds three bedrooms including a master bedroom and bath suite, some with a private sitting room.