Experience the best of both worlds with nine historic homes in New Jersey, each seamlessly integrating modern amenities with timeless charm. These properties offer a unique living experience, where history meets contemporary comfort. Discover historic living with a modern twist! Check them out below.
49 Liberty Corner Road | $2,650,000
This storied property, accessed by a winding private drive from Liberty Corner Road, provides a beautiful eight plus-acre building site to create an incredible NEW estate–accented by yesteryear’s charm–a historic one hundred year old carriage house. Adjacent to and originally part of a famous family compound on which the United States Golf Association Museum resides, this gently rolling land sits comfortably with a Far Hills mailing address and enjoys the highly sought after Bernards Township schools.
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Price: $2,650,000
Listing details: The lush landscape currently deploys the converted barn/cottage as a primary residence. The USGA building and cottage were designed by renowned architect, John Russell Pope a century ago. Partially renovated in 2010, it consists of seven bedrooms, six baths, office/den and an all- purpose, open concept living/great room and music area. The majestic land offers spectacular privacy and an unsurpassed building site for the next owner to append new construction to the existing carriage house or build an entirely new residence of their choice and render the carriage house an accessory building.
Contact: Lorraine Hunt Kopacz, Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 908.217.7716
498 Kings Hwy | $549,000
Here is your chance to own a home with the charm of an original Dennis Twp 1868 Inn, the Blenko, but with the amenities of a modern 2024 home, office, or both. This property features 5 bedrooms, modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, attached eat-in dining area, formal dining room, formal living room with a fireplace, large study, a casual den/living room, and two full baths.
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Price: $549,000
Listing details: This property additionally offers hardwood floors with some carpeted rooms, large closets, large pantry with room for a washer and dryer, a full basement, screened porch, and a detached garage along with nine parking spaces in the rear of the property. Also, this property is handicap accessible with a large rear porch. This property is very unique and is a must see!!! Seller will be installing a new septic system.
Contact: Kimberly Schiela, Coldwell Banker Realty, +1 609.602.2511
Enchanting 1850s Estate With Cottages And Tranquil Surroundings | $699,900
This hidden gem, built in 1850, boasts character and charm throughout its spacious rooms. The outdoor space surrounding the property is a nature lover’s paradise! Majestic willow trees and weeping cherries create a serene backdrop, while a picturesque pond and babbling brook add to the tranquility. Two cottages on the property (framed out) offer potential for guest accommoda- tions or studios.
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Price: $699,900
Listing details: This property with its unique and charming nooks will delight. Noticeably, while entering the front door, the living room greets you with original beams and wide plank floors. Relax after dinner in the den with the cozy stone fireplace and interlock- ing original beams and wide planked floors. For the booklover, the library features stunning flagstone floors providing ample space and relaxation for quiet reads. The spacious dining room is a charming spot for family gatherings and entertaining. From here, access the back sitting room featuring an all-stone fireplace with heated floors, enhancing the homes historic allure.
Contact: Beverly Yoson, Coldwell Banker Realty, +1 732.735.7049
54 E Curlis Ave | $999,000
On a rarely found large tract of land right on the edge of Pennington Borough, the John D. Hart House is a significant part of Hopewell’s rich history, tracing its roots back to the early 1800s.
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Price: $999,000
Listing details: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance, this exquisite home is a true find, believed to have been originally built by a nephew of John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, who lived nearby. Many updates include a chef’s kitchen designed by Max Hayden, a cozy bar room, updated baths with heated floors, and the exterior has been freshly painted by a historic home professional.
Contact: Beth Kearns, Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 609.847.5173
A Pennington Treasure | $1,150,000
On a rarely found large tract of land right on the edge of Pennington Borough, the John D. Hart House is a significant part of Hopewell’s rich history, tracing its roots back to the early 1800s.
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Price: $1,150,000
Listing details: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance, this exquisite home is a true find, believed to have been originally built by a nephew of John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, who lived nearby. Many updates include a chef’s kitchen designed by Max Hayden, a cozy bar room, updated baths with heated floors, and the exterior has been freshly painted by a historic home professional.
Contact: Beth Kearns, Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 609.847.5173
Eclectic Farmhouse With Endless Potential |$1,275,000
A Stunning Eclectic Farmhouse awaits endless possibilities! This picturesque sprawling, 7000 sq. ft. home offers 8 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a possible in law suite off the kitchen with its own full bath and entrance. Utilities are supplemented by solar panels, an outdoor furnace, and two wood burning fireplaces.
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Price: $1,275,000
Listing details: A total of seven fireplaces showcases the unique historical charm of the home. Includes full house generator! An attached greenhouse overlooks the pond gardens. Offers a 3-car garage with a circular driveway for plenty of extra parking. 11.5 Acres includes a spring fed pond, 2 Barns, (one including a summer kitchen), a potting shed, a chicken coop, with multiple water connections throughout the property. This farm assessed property boasts 5 separate pastures as well as established manicured gardens including a variety of fruit shrubs and trees. Tranquility abounds with a setting so beautiful and peaceful with chickens and ducks roaming about.
Contact: Vicki Gonzales, Weichert Realtors, +1 973.768.9143
1865 Stone Carriage House | $1,435,000
Embrace the past and revel in the present in this one-of-a-kind stone carriage house on the picturesque banks of Stony Brook. The original structure, with hand-hewn beams and robust fieldstone walls, speaks volumes of its storied past.
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Price: $1,435,000
Listing details: These classic elements are harmoniously intertwined with a contemporary open-concept kitchen. A private suite with a half bath over the garage serves well for guests or a home office. The property features a serene, heated pool, greenhouse, wisteria- covered patio, and trails leading to the picturesque brook, a haven for wildlife and a paradise for nature lovers.
Contact: Barbara Blackwell, Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 609.915.5000
315 Spier Ave | $3,799,000
Classic Allenhurst Colonial, just a few blocks to beach and town.
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Price: $3,799,000
Contact: Joseph “Joe” Baumann & Brenda Connolly, The Connolly Agency., +1 732 221 0865, 732 272 7700
Cobble Close Farm Where History Comes To Life | Contact for pricing
Step into a bygone era rich with history where every corner echoes with the elegance of the past. The Cobble Close Farm estate comprises 5 unique units set on 13 acres, all rich with architectural details. Own a piece of history. Price provided upon request.
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Price: $3,595,000
Contact: Bernadette Barnett, Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 908.902.5035
