The Ponds - Monroe Township, NJ

The Ponds in Monroe Township, New Jersey is a 55 and older community located in scenic Middlesex County. The Ponds is well maintained and consists of 575 homes available for resale. This appealing neighborhood offers the benefits of a large community but still has the intimacy and charm of a smaller community.

There is an abundance of both indoor and outdoor amenities on site. Residents of The Ponds in Monroe can take advantage of the unique and tranquil setting. It is conveniently located in central New Jersey just a couple miles from exit 8A on the New Jersey Turnpike and just 30 minutes from the Jersey Shore.

The Ponds Amenities

The 21,500 square foot clubhouse at The Ponds in Monroe has a state of the art fitness center, along with an aerobics studio and both an indoor and outdoor pool. There is a full time activities director and a nurse on site. Residents will never lack something to do with all the activities offered with a card and game room, arts and crafts studio, a woodworking shop, computers, a library and even a ballroom to dance the night away.

The Ponds Monroe is built around a 19-acre nature preserve surrounded by water, with a jogging path, scenic nature walk with exercise stations along the way and a pond for fishing. A gazebo overlooking the water offers a tranquil, relaxing setting to enjoy the beauty of nature and the outdoors. Bird lovers will find that the array of birdhouses set throughout the preserve attract an amazing variety and species of birds. Residents can also enjoy tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a local driving range and then go play a game of golf at a public or private golf course located nearby.

The Ponds Homes & Real Estate

The Ponds offers eleven different floor plans including three single-family models. The homes were built between 1994 and 1999 and range in size from 1,397 to 2,114 square feet. Almost every home offers two bedrooms and two baths, a large eat-in kitchen and master bath and an oversized two-car garage in the rear of the home. At the end of a busy day, come home to relax in the six-foot soaking tub with separate shower, then sit on the private patio, and enjoy the serene setting.

The Ponds Lifestyle

Active adults who purchase homes at The Ponds Monroe can meet their friendly, outgoing neighbors at any number of events. There is often entertainment in the ballroom and planned excursions to shows and places of interest. They also offer “fit and firm” classes, aquasize, ping-pong and bowling, to name just a few.

Area

Residents of The Ponds in Monroe, NJ have plenty of opportunities for shopping and entertainment. Conveniently located right in front, is a small grouping of stores including a bank, restaurant, and a beauty salon. For medical needs, there are four hospitals in the area. The Concordia Shopping Center is only a half mile away, while The Freehold Raceway Mall is only 15 minutes away and offers not only a variety of upscale department stores but also an array of other stores for everyday needs. Thompson Park with 675 acres is a great place to go to with the grandkids. It offers hiking and walking trails, ball fields, picnic areas with grills, fishing, ice-skating in the winter, fairs, concerts, fireworks, and a mini-zoo.

For musical performances and theatrical productions, the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick and the McCarter Theater at Princeton University are nearby and the Marasco Theater at the local high school has performances often with famous entertainers. In Monroe Township, an excellent senior center offers many activities and there is also a 25,000 square foot library. For the travel buff, take the express bus to the Port Authority or take the train at Princeton Junction to Penn Station. Philadelphia and New York are just one hour away. For long distance travel, Newark Liberty International Airport is only 40 minutes away and the famous Atlantic City less than two hours.

• Clubhouse - 21,500 Sq. Ft.
• State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
• Indoor Pool
• Outdoor Pool
• Aerobics & Dance Studio
• Arts & Crafts Studio
• Ballroom
• Card Room
• Computers

• Library
• Billiards
• Walking & Biking Trails
• Tennis Courts
• Bocce Ball Courts
• Shuffleboard Courts
• Scenic Ponds
• Parks & Natural Space

There are plenty of activities available in The Ponds. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.

• Singles
• Men's club
• Women's club
• Photography
• Computer club
• Bridge
• Hadassah
• ORT
• Yiddish
• B'nai B'rith

• Brandeis
• Italian American
• Italian language
• World affairs/current events
• History
• Investment
• Cinema
• Coffee & Chat
• Starz