This stunning mountain retreat is the perfect oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners alike. Situated on just over 5 acres of land, this historic home boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a 2008 addition that seamlessly blends colonial charm with modern amenities. As is sale Take in the beauty of the expansive property, which includes a section of Rock Brook running through it, a large organic garden complete with deer protections, and a grazing pasture. The icing on the cake? The restored original ice house, now converted into a workspace with a breathtaking view of Rock Brook. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history in Montgomery Township. The home is being sold as-is, and features a pre-revolutionary war home with major renovation work. While the house foundation and fireplace hearth foundation have been replaced, the old stone interior remains, lending an air of historic authenticity. First-floor flooring is made of recycled hickory wide boards, while the 52' x 16' addition on the back of the house boasts a slab floor covered in ceramic tile. Plumbing has been upgraded, and the 200 Amp panel and all wiring are copper. HVAC is state-of-the-art, with a propane Peerless Purefire boiler at 95.2% AFUE, supplying domestic hot water and a hot water coil in the FWA heat pump unit. The FWA unit itself is a heat pump with 13.5 SEER, and the HVAC equipment is less than 10 years old. Windows are all E-glass, and the siding is cedar clapboard. The vegetable garden is fenced and has been all organic for over 40 years, while the ice house workshop foundation, circa 1849, boasts new walls and roof as of 2010. The workshop overlooks Rock Brook and sits on the former site of a sawmill and gristmill, still evident below the ice house. Rock Brook is stocked with trout every spring by NJ, and the brook itself is the only clean water C-1 watershed in the area. This is truly a unique and exceptional property that must be seen to be appreciated.
Sold for $470,000 on 08/31/23
$470,000
455 Hollow Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558
2beds
1,825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1773
5.11 Acres Lot
$637,700 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$3,869 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 12, 2023 at 04:35am
Listed by:
Gregory Apai 609-374-1234,
Keller Williams Premier
Bought with:
Gregory Apai, 123015
Keller Williams Premier
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJSO2002080

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced Air, Wood Stove, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Freezer, Double Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Built-in Features, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Stone, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,825
- Total interior livable area: 1,825 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,825
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Water Falls
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture, Trees/Woods, Water, Scenic Vista
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Park, Creek/Stream, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
- Body of water: Rock Brook
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 200
Lot
- Size: 5.11 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 131000100017
- Zoning: MOUNTAIN RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, Masonry
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1773
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Skillman
- Subdivision: Sourland
- Municipality: MONTGOMERY TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHVA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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