MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. –- With a three year-old daughter soon to embark on a public school education and the desire for a peaceful, suburban neighborhood in which to raise their family, Shankar Kolinjavadi and his wife Srimathi began to search for a spacious single family home in an area that would meet their needs.

When their search brought to them to the picturesque township of Monroe and its quality school system and 631 acres of park and recreational space, the couple was immediately captivated. Their visit to Kensington Woods, the new Matzel and Mumford single-family community being developed here, provided the finishing touch.

"There are many factors that drew us to this area, including the new high school that is being built," Mr. Kolinjavadi recalls. "We were also attracted to Kensington Woods for its large homes and great location on a quiet cul-de-sac street that is still convenient to Route 9, the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway."

The couple selected the community's popular Monet model for its expansive design.

"We like this model very much," says Mr. Kolinjavadi. "We now have plenty of space for our growing family in an area that we can all enjoy for a long time."

Kensington Woods features just 28 homesites and five estate-style home designs homes with up to 3,675 square feet of living space. Picturesque 1/2-acre-and-larger homesites are situated around a winding cul-de-sac street. The homes are pre-construction priced from the $500,000s.

A new housing phase recently opened at the community following the brisk sell-out of the initial phase, notes Richard Selikoff, Matzel and Mumford's Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

"The strong sales activity speaks volumes about Kensington Woods' overwhelming appeal to buyers looking for distinctive homes with expansive living spaces in this sought-after location," says Mr. Selikoff.

Matzel and Mumford is certainly no stranger to Monroe, having successfully sold out three award-winning communities in the township -- Spruce Meadows, Spruce Hollow and The Highlands at Monroe.

At Kensington Woods, buyers can select from five different home designs featuring several traditional exterior treatments brightened by huge windows and made dramatic by soaring vertical spaces. The homes offer four or five bedrooms, up to 3-1/2 baths, well-planned living spaces, a full basement, (with a number being walk-out), and a two-car garage.

An impressive array of architectural elements include dramatic two-story entry foyers, volume ceilings in several living areas -- including the impressive master suites and baths -- gourmet kitchens with center islands and separate breakfast nooks, sunken family rooms with a wood-burning fireplace, available secondary staircases, and studies with attractive bay windows.

"Like all Matzel & Mumford communities, buyers of Kensington Woods homes will visit the company's Design Center to choose from among a host of options to personalize their homes," notes Mr. Selikoff. "These include a variety of kitchen cabinet designs, imported ceramic tile, and an offering of different flooring materials and colors."

For more information on Kensington Woods, please call (732) 521-6002 .