256 HAWTHORNE LANE Pristine Whispering Hills Heather Model Townhome sits in the Freedom Hills Section of Barnegat. This home encompasses around 2, 600 square feet with a full finished basement that backs up to a serene conservation wooded area, offering nature & full privacy! You will fall in love with this functional open & airy floor plan with 9ft ceilings on first & second floors. Main level features; Dining Room, Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Den, half bath & access to one car garage. Gourmet kitchen entails wood cabinetry, wall oven, natural gas stove top, large center island with bar stool seating & a 2 year old dishwasher. Upstairs boasts; Primary suite that overlooks wooded area with walk in closet & full bathroom with dual sinks, 6 jet Whirlpool tub & shower stall. Second bedroom is 14x10, Third bedroom has large wall-in closet, laundry area, full main bathroom & linen closets complete the upstairs. Full finished basement has half bathroom, storage room & a walk in storage closet! Other features include: central air, tankless water heater, walking distance to park, sidewalk neighborhood, under ground utilities, ceiling fans, recess lighting, neutral paint colors throughout, recently resealed driveway & fenced in backyard with floating deck! This home is within walking distance to the shores famous Barnegat Rail Trail, perfect for daily walks, bike riding or jogging. Also located a short distance to the Bay Beach, public docks (fishing, crabbing, free concerts), restaurants and marina! Approximately only 12 miles to the gorgeous white sandy beaches & all the entertaining that Long Beach Island has to offer! Low monthly association fee covers exterior maintenance including landscaping (grass, shrubs, trees), roof, siding, trash removal & snow removal. Like single family home living but with less maintenance!