64 River & 14 Oak Ave – a multi-structure compound overlooking the Toms River was the creation of renowned Philadelphia Architect Richard Martin. The main house w/4,374 sq ft is architecturally distinguished in a French Provincial Style, w/Red Cedar shingles, a steep, high standing-seam hipped roof, massive symmetrical chimneys, & second-story windows w/curved heads that break through the cornices. The interior opens to high ceilings w/multiple layers of exposed Douglas Fir beams & columns, wide-planked cherry floors, enormous windows w/interior shutters, 2 fireplaces, & a wall of retractable interior glass doors that open onto one of two living rooms w/extensive views of Toms River. The front entrance faces the interior courtyard w/stone walls, gazebo, pool, pool house, & a guest house.

The guest house at 14 Oak Ave is on a separate taxed & deeded property to the rear of 64 River Ave, also designed by Richard Martin, faces into the interior courtyard of the house at 64 River Avenue. This Salt Box Studio has 1,152 sq ft of living space, over a nearly 650 sq ft garage, has a double-story volume with exposed Douglas Fir beams, Douglas fir flooring, Western Red Cedar siding, and two wood-burning fireplaces. Four pairs of French doors let the outdoors in and offer access to two porches with spectacular river views.