House buy in Tewksbury New Jersey

Antique Country Home in Picturesque Mountainville A beautifully restored Colonial dating back to the mid-1800s offers character-filled living spaces in a flexible, entertainment-friendly floor plan. The house has four bedrooms plus a separate guest suite or office connected to a full bath, as well as two additional full baths and a powder room. A quintessential red barn provides vehicle storage and studio space above. Set on 1.2 park-like acres in Tewksbury's charming hamlet of Mountainville, the level property contains an in-ground pool, expansive backyard, fenced cutting garden, garden shed, mature plantings and leafy specimen trees. Measuring nearly 3,400 square-feet, this circa 1854 home has been meticulously renovated yet still retains many original features such as wide plank pumpkin pine floors on the first and second levels, archetypical moldings, three decorative fireplaces, deep-set windows, a Dutch door, built-ins and three covered porches. Updates include multiple French doors, recessed lights, a gourmet kitchen, on-trend baths, an elegant primary suite and dedicated office spaces. Generously-sized for gatherings, a formal dining room and living room connect to the covered front porch and are gracious, sunlit spaces. The country kitchen is designed with a center island, richly-toned cherry wood cabinets, poured concrete countertops, a walk-in pantry and built-in stainless steel JennAir refrigerator. An adjacent breakfast area has countertop seating, additional cabinetry and a view-filled dining area with window seat. This space flows into a coffered ceiling family room, where a handsome brick fireplace, dimensional wainscoting, French doors to a covered porch and staircase leading to the bedroom level are classic design elements. This part of the home also provides a stylish powder room and well-equipped mud room. A sunny home office has two sets of French doors opening to the outside and winding stairs to the cathedral ceilinged private guest suite/office above which adjoins a full, updated bath with an enchanting cottage aesthetic. Accessed by two other staircases are four bedrooms, including the spacious primary bedroom offering a decorative fireplace, walk-in closet and upgraded full bath with custom detailing. Completing the second story are a modern full bath with charming painted mural and convenient laundry room. Of special note is the manicured acreage which offers a refreshing in-ground pool with stone surround patio, green lawns, a pool shed and privacy hedges; a shade pergola featuring two Adirondack swinging benches; meandering stone walls; and an established cutting garden enclosed by picket fencing with a brick patio and garden shed. A cupola-topped red barn has a first floor garage and second level studio space. Serving this home are forced hot air oil-fired heat, central air conditioning, private septic and well water. Located in the scenic Mountainville section of Tewksbury Township, this antique Colonial is minutes from Interstate 78, highly ranked schools including the Blue Ribbon-designated North Hunterdon High School, shops, eateries and fine dining, hiking trails, golf and equestrian facilities. Tewksbury Township is approximately 50 miles from Manhattan. Ref: 36672-3832359