A true storybook setting surrounds this circa 1790 Colonial Estate resting on a bucolic 5.2 acre property. Set back from the road & adjacent to open space to ensure privacy, a long circular drive leads to this captivating home overlooking a tranquil spring fed pond & a charming stone cottage. This 4 bedroom, 4 full bath & 2 half bath residence has been lovingly cared for & retains many original features. The exceptional workmanship of craftsmen have expanded & renovated this home, adding exquisite detailing while remaining true to the architectural spirit of the period. A rocking chair front porch offers a fantastic spot to relax on your porch swing. Welcoming foyer with Dutch door & a pretty powder room tucked under the beautiful staircase. Refinished pumpkin pine flooring flows from the foyer into the dining room & living room. The elegant formal dining room features a beam boxed coffered ceiling, decorative fireplace & built in china storage. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace with extensively detailed antique mantle. Double doors off the living room open to the spacious family room with oak flooring, over-sized windows, staircase access to the rec room & built-in bookcases. The phenomenal gourmet kitchen has been completely renovated with cherry cabinetry, fieldstone backsplash, cast iron fire back & soapstone countertops & farmer’s sink. Hi-end appliances include Thermador double wall ovens, DCS professional 6-burner gas cooktop with hood, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator, Thermador warming drawer & wine refrigerator. The over-sized center island breakfast bar was crafted using reclaimed barn wood. Breakfast area with bump out bay window seat & hand painted primitive style mural depicting the breathtaking view of the pond. Sunroom with slate flooring, vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan & sliding glass door access to the wisteria covered pergola topped brick patio. Slate flooring flows from the rear entrance into the mudroom and the laundry room. A handy nook with built-in desk, powder room & coat closet completes the first level. Roomy vaulted beam ceiling master bedroom suite has plush carpeting, lighted ceiling fan & five organized closets. A new luxuriously renovated master bath features a deep soaking air tub, large stall shower with granite topped seat, heated towel rack, double sinks in granite topped vanity, subway tile with decorative accent tiles & radiant heated flooring. A spacious bedroom with pumpkin pine flooring opens to a hallway with linen closet & pocket door access to an updated full bath. A generously sized bedroom has a vaulted beam ceiling, wood flooring & organized closet. Another bedroom with plush carpeting & ample closet has an over-sized window offering stunning pond views. A main bath with stall shower completes the second level. A large finished room in the walkout basement has direct access to a full bath making it great for a variety of purposes including a recreation room, private home office or guest room. A breezeway connects the house to the detached 2-story outbuilding with 3 garage bay openings, electric, carriage doors, metal roof & an incredible amount of storage space making it perfect for hobbyists/collectors/home office/studio. The magnificently landscaped grounds include a variety of flowering perennials supplying a constant backdrop of colorful blooms which can be enjoyed in the multiple patio areas including a blue slate courtyard. The huge spring fed pond with new dock offers numerous recreational opportunities including fishing, swimming, boating & ice skating. A stone pond house with fireplace & brick patio. A great location to enjoy the natural beauty of Hunterdon County with Round Valley Recreation Area, Ken Lockwood Gorge & the Columbia Trail just minutes away. The exceptional commuting location is near Routes 78, 22 & bus/train service. Enjoy Clinton Township’s excellent schools including Blue Ribbon North Hunterdon High School.
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