320 Hopewell Amwell Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525

Exceptional location! This charming Sourland mountain cottage is situated on 3 idyllic acres within the Hopewell Valley Resource Conservation District and the 6,300-acre Sourland Mountain Preserve. A perfect blend of country and small town living, this home sits tucked away on a quiet country road while conveniently located within walking distance of the historic town of Hopewell Borough, with its community train hall, little red brick library, fun shopping and dining, cute antique shops, weekly farmers markets, live music, highly rated schools, and dog-friendly borough parks. Hopewell is nearby the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park and trendy towns of Princeton, Blawenburg, Lambertville, New Hope, Stockton, and Frenchtown, while still just a short train ride away from NYC and Philadelphia. Peaceful and surrounded by preserved land, this recently remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath ranch rambler offers private access to a spring-fed mountain stream, private walking trails through a forested woodland, and views of preserved farm fields and meadows on all sides. Gorgeous, new 100-year warrantied hardwood floors were placed throughout the house in 2022, along with all new maple doors, natural wood detailing, and wood ceiling beams. A full kitchen and bath remodel with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances was completed in 2023. This cottage features an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room off the family room, a brick fireplace, a mud room, a custom walk-in pantry, a covered front porch with bluestone steps, a screened back porch, a sizeable deck, and several outdoor patios for summer entertaining. Large picture and bay Anderson windows accentuate the bright open layout. Includes a new septic system and Central Air (both 2022), and a newer roof. The property is fully fenced in front and back and offers a gated driveway for ultimate privacy and relaxation. Meticulously maintained perennial gardens, a secret rose garden, and mature maple, oak, and evergreen trees are highlights across the seasons. Enjoy coming home to this unique property and the distinctive character of Hopewell Amwell Road, a picturesque road steeped in history as home to the Lenape and later as the stomping grounds of Revolutionary War soldiers. President George Washington organized a council of war in preparation for the Battle of Monmouth at the historic Joseph Stout House up the road. In more modern times, the road was home to the Charles Lindbergh estate and the site of the now infamous Lindbergh kidnapping. Today, a historic train bridge, fields dotted with sheep, morning crows from roosters, and daily train horns from the nearby railroad will transport you to another time and place. Groups of cyclists frequent the rolling hills, and bikers of all levels will enjoy the close proximity to the Sourland Cycles bike shop and popular Sourland biking routes. The home is within walking distance of the Hopewell Amwell Road overlook, with breathtaking views of the the Sourland Mountain, and within walking distance of the beloved St. Michaels Preserve, a 400-acre D&R Greenway preserve and former orphanage saved in 2010 by a noteworthy community conservation effort. Truly a nature lover’s paradise, there is a reason the New York Times wrote that Hopewell “screams Vermont.” Sit back, relax, and take in daily views of white-tailed deer, coyotes, and foxes browsing in the fields, or observe kestrels, owls, and falcons passing overhead. The private backyard is an ideal spot for songbird watching, with the Sourland Mountain Preserve designated a Continental Important Bird Area macrosite, one of only 113 such sites in the North American continent, with millions of migratory birds taking shelter in the forests of the Sourlands on their journeys from South America to New England. This is not just a house but an entire lifestyle, increasingly unique and hard to find! Best enjoyed by those who love the outdoors and the magic of a quaint, historic town.