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By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media
As the heat begins to crank up and the long summer days begin, people will start to migrate to the state's beaches or to their local pools to cool off.
Some people are lucky enough to have the luxury to simply walk out to their backyard or to another room in their home to rid the summer heat. (Check out the last home on this list.)
These 12 homes are pricey, but you get what you pay for, and all of these homes feature stylish pools in charming settings, as well as large plots of land and other high-end amenities.
(All photos are courtesy of Trulia.)
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46 Red Gate Road, Morristown
On the market for $2.1 million, this 4,650-square-foot Morristown home that has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and sits on four acres of land features a backyard with a heated pool and a hot tub.
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The pool is surrounded by a bluestone patio, as well as a large yard and neatly kept gardens.
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The home was listed for sale on May 8.
Property taxes for the home were $21,529 in 2015.
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8 Warewoods Road, Saddle River
Located in a secluded area of Saddle River, this 7,770-square-foot home, which features five bedrooms and eight-and-a-half-bathrooms, is on the market for $3 million.
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Surrounded by a pristine landscape, this homes pool features a cascading spa and a diving board. The home has a large deck overlooking the backyard.
This home was originally listed for $3.4 million before the listing was removed and ultimately reduced to its current price.
Property taxes for the home were $25,653 in 2015.
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66 Gordon Road, Essex Falls
In its listing, it says the home's pool will "make any resort pale in comparison." A brief walk from the 5,014-square-foot home through the backyard leads to the rectangular in-ground pool.
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All outdoor furniture is included with the home, making lounging by the pool a move-in day activity.
The home last sold in 1999 for $600,000. It was listed for sale in June 2016 for $2.85 million before being reduced to its current price of $2.6 million.
Property taxes for the home were $25,701 in 2015.
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13 Grandview Place, North Caldwell
This suburban North Caldwell home is on the market for $1.95 million. Located on more than a half acre of land, the home is 8,000-square-feet and has six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.
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The lower level of the home features French doors that lead to a bluestone patio and the fenced-in backyard. A quick walk from the patio or the second-floor deck leads to a heated gunite pool.
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The home went on the market May 13. It last sold in January 2012 for $1.4 million.
Property taxes for the home were $28,695 in 2015.
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209 Curtis Point Drive, Mantoloking
Access to water is not something this Mantoloking property is lacking. The waterfront property on the Barnegat Bay is on the market for $2 million.
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The 3,136-square-foot home features five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a pool, hot tub, a patio fire pit and more. The living room has large windows that overlook the pool area and the bay.
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Pictured above is the elevated part of the patio overlooking the pool and the bay.
The home was originally listed in June 2016 on the market for $2.5 million, but has since been reduced to its current price of $2 million.
Property taxes for the home were $34,006 in 2015.
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20 Shinnecock Trail, Franklin Lakes
A long, scenic driveway leads to the Franklin Lakes home, which has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, that is on the market for $1.7 million.
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The 5,368-square-foot home on two acres of land features an in-ground pool in its scenic backyard, a finished basement, a "state of the art entertainment system," a three-car garage and other amenities.
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An aerial photo of the home shows how secluded the pool setting is.
The home was first put on the market in May 2016 for $2.2 million before being reduced to its current listing price.
Property taxes for the home were $25,152 in 2015.
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29 Ely Road, Holmdel
Nearly four acres of land, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a finished basement with a wet bar and a master suite with a fireplace, is some of what make this Holmdel home, priced at $1.65 million, stand out.
But the walkout to a large in-ground pool, a hot tub and plenty of space to enjoy those two features is the highlight of the home.
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An aerial photo showcases the massive yard of the Holmdel home, and the pleasant surroundings of the home's in-ground pool.
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The home was originally listed for sale in May 2016 for $1.75 million.
Property taxes for the home were $31,918 in 2015.
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7 Margaret Court, Demarest
The recently renovated 2,560-square-foot Demarest home that has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and is located in a wooded area in Bergen County is on the market for $1.59 million.
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A portion of the one acre of land the home is situated on features the pool area, which has a "resort-quality pool house" that includes a full kitchen, stone fireplace, heated bathroom, an in-ground hot tub and heated gunite pool in the wooded setting, according to the house's listing.
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Pictured above is the spa area of the pool house at the Demarest home.
The home last sold in June 2010 for $950,000.
Property taxes for the home were $19,531 in 2015.
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125 Baileys Mills Road, Morristown
The one-story home in a wooded lot in Morristown is 3,281-square-feet and has four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The contemporary home is on the market for $1.75 million.
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The pool is just a blimp of what this property has to offer. The backyard pool is just one part of the six-and-a-half acres of land in Morristown. The home also features a tennis court -- the pool is perfect for after a match -- multiple patios and decks, a babbling stream, a Koi pond and more.
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Before being put on the market for $2.3 million in January 2015, the home last sold in 2002 for $1.15 million.
Property taxes for the home were $14,072 in 2015.
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5 Maplecrest Lane, Colts Neck
Within the home's listing is the tidbit that the 6,449-square-foot Colts Neck that is on the market for $1.6 million has "too many amenities to list." Some of those amenities they did list were the "oversized" master suite with three walk-in closets and a two-story marble foyer, but one of the home's biggest selling points is its backyard setting.
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The property is more than two acres and a section of that is the pool area with an "expansive" patio and outdoor kitchen, as well as areas for outdoor furniture by the pool.
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The home last sold in 1996 for $263,000. The home was put on the market in June 2014 for $1.65 million.
Property taxes for the home were $24,151 in 2015.
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22 Springdale Lane, Warren
Besides the 5,469-square-foot home, which has six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, a major selling point of the property is its "resort-like" backyard, according to the home's listing. The home is priced at $1.45 million.
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The elegant backyard includes a heated in-ground pool with a waterfall, jacuzzi and gazebo. There are walkout doors to the pool from the finished basement, which has a summer kitchen, a theatre room, a wine cellar and a large living area.
The home was originally listed on the market in July 2016 for $1.6 million. It sold in 2006 for $1.49 million.
Property taxes for the home were $22,344 in 2015.
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19 Lenape Lane, Colts Neck
Unlike the other homes on this list, the pool in this Colts Neck home is accessible year around. The 6,655-square-foot home, which has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, is priced at $1.15 million.
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According to the listing, many of the rooms in the house overlook the heated indoor pool that has waterfalls flowing into it.
The home was originally listed for sale in November 2016 for $1.2 million.
Property taxes for the home were $17,714 in 2015.
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