205 Stratford Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

An award-winning collaboration between renowned architect Scott Specht, an elite design team, and visionary owners, 205 Stratford Avenue is a rare oceanfront residence where architectural brilliance meets coastal serenity.nnThis 2,400 sq. ft., 5-bedroom, 3-bath home stands among the most distinguished properties on Long Beach Island. The exterior presents a bold yet serene coastal contemporary aesthetic, defined by crisp modern geometry and wrapped in a sophisticated composition of red and white cedar. Expansive walls of Fleetwood glass create a striking interplay of texture, light, and transparency, giving the home a commanding yet effortless presence on the coastline.nnA cedar-lined entrance opens to a dramatic glass-framed stair hall where sweeping water views immediately draw the eye toward the horizon. The illuminated floating staircase-wrapped in glass and crowned by sculptural Allied Maker lighting-serves as a defining architectural feature, appearing almost suspended in space.nnThe spectacular main living level blends form and function in perfect balance. The living room, anchored by a Kindred gas fireplace, opens through walls of glass to the oceanfront deck, framing ever-changing coastal views. Natural light floods the space, creating an ideal setting for both entertaining and quiet seaside mornings.nnThe adjacent dining area is centered around a one-of-a-kind custom steel and walnut dining table and sideboard by Richard Gorman, reflecting the homes commitment to th