28 Philhower Rd, Lebanon, NJ 08833

"Apple Ridge" is a charming expanded ranch-style home located in Tewksbury Township in northeastern Hunterdon County. The homesite was originally an apple orchard and the current home was formed from two cottages for the apple pickers. The orchard cottages were joined together in about 1977; a complete renovation was completed in the early 2000's. Meticulously and lovingly maintained by its current owners, the residence is sited on approximately 1.18 level acres and is set back from the road. Dotted with fruit bearing apple trees from the early orchard and framed by wooded acreage in the back, the property is private and serene. A quaint red brick pathway leading to the front door, a detached two-car garage with barn-style side door and an inviting patio with grilling area complete this idyllic country home setting. The eight room, three bedroom and two full bath residence features a floor plan offering easy single-floor living. The welcoming foyer is generously proportioned and is fitted with a coat closet with ample storage and handsome crown and baseboard molding. A hallway to the left of the foyer leads into an expansive living room. A wood-burning fireplace with brick hearth is the living room's centerpiece along with crown and baseboard molding and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Additional highlights include handsome built-in bookshelves and cabinets occupying one full wall. The living room adjoins the dining room which features chair rail moldings and hardwood flooring; an eight-light antique-style candelabra chandelier hangs overhead. Steps away, the country kitchen is designed with cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops and a tumbled marble backsplash. Tile flooring and stainless steel appliances are found throughout. There is easy access from the kitchen to the brightly lit windowed laundry room/mudroom which has tile flooring and built-in shelving. A door from the laundry room/mudroom leads out to the spacious brick patio. Three bedrooms and a den are located on the opposite side of the house, away from the formal gathering spaces. The primary bedroom is quiet and secluded and is found at the farthest end of the first floor. It offers abundant storage options with a generously-sized walk-in closet. The primary bedroom adjoins the sunlit den with two double windows and a wall of built- in bookshelves and cabinets. The den can also be used as a sitting room to create a larger primary bedroom suite. A full bath with shower over jetted tub adjoins the den. Two additional bedrooms are found down the hall; both have double windows and ample closet storage. A spacious hall bath with a double sink wood vanity capped by a marble countertop and a shower complete this comfortable one level floor plan. Tewksbury Township has not strayed far from its agricultural roots and today is a pastoral community with acres of parks, conservation land and working farms. The township's high-steepled churches and quaint hamlets add to its charm, making it one of the most appealing communities in New Jersey. Residents are also close to all commuting highways including Interstates 78 and 287 and Routes 202 and 206. Newark Liberty International Airport is also easily accessible from Tewksbury.