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Colts Neck is located in the central east part of New Jersey and is situated in the center of Monmouth County. Colts Neck is a rural community of approximately 12,000 residents. Located 60 miles or so from both mid-town Manhattan and downtown Philadelphia, Colts Neck is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway, exits #109 or #114, Route 18 of Highway 34. The area is known for its bucolic environment, with wide open spaces populated by parks, farmland, horse farms and homes with acres of land. Residences in Colts Neck are mainly single-family detached homes with styles ranging from historic, unique Colonials, traditional Colonials, including Ranches and many others. Rest assured, whatever the home, it will mostly likely be situated on a large, beautiful property. The township has an exclusive zoning regulation for newly built houses to include a set acre of land, normally two or ten acres, which is partly how the town is able to retain its rustic appearance and open splendor. The town is particularly known for its large acres of farmland with dozens of horse farms where thoroughbreds are trained. Primary schools in the town include those in the Colts Neck School District, specifically Conover Primary and Elementary Schools and Cedar Drive Middle School, while secondary schools include Colts Neck High School. The Colts Neck County Fair is one of the town’s major annual, seasonal events along with a trip to Monmouth Park to experience thoroughbred racing at its finest. At any time, one can enjoy the 510 acres of open space at Dorbrook Park, which borders on Swimming River Reservoir. When in the area, a trip to Delicious Orchards is always in order.