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c. 1879 Colonial

Chester Township, New Jersey
A CUSTOM HOUSE, AFTER 5 ADDITIONS, OVER 50 YEARS, SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, AFFORDABLE
A CUSTOM HOUSE, AFTER 5 ADDITIONS, OVER 50 YEARS, SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, AFFORDABLE
What we started with 60 years ago...
What we started with 60 years ago...
In 1953 this 2-story stone lodge sat on the hill in the sun, with a trellis of concord grapes filling the air with promises of grape jam.
 Garden view, Dining Room
Garden view, Dining Room
12'x20',wrap-around end windows-(thermal); HWD floors gleam. This is our favorite place to dally, after meals, watching wild life.
A relaxing Country-English Living room;
A relaxing Country-English Living room;
A great place for a party, with a crackling fire. 11' ceilings, hand-hewn beams, shining wood floors, thermal windows, built ins, more.
Another view of the cozy Livng Room-
Another view of the cozy Livng Room-
'A corner of the spacious 19'x27' fieldstone lined room; w/ music listening nook, CD storage, track lighting, twin speakers.
North Bedroom
North Bedroom
Partial view, 11'x22', golden oak floor. 3 huge closets, 5 Anderson windows w/storms & screens, A.C. TV, Phone; Light and bright.
Spacious South Bedroom,
Spacious South Bedroom,
11'x22', golden oak floor (under the carpet)- 5 Anderson windows 3 huge closets, a lovely private balcony (with teak lounge etc., flag & pole, umbrella etc.)
Another Lovely View!
Another Lovely View!
This was taken May 12th, Through the seasons the garden flowers with more perennials and annuals up til October.
 Library; 3000 vol. cap;
Library; 3000 vol. cap;
4 drop-down desk areas, 9'x 14'; shelved from top to bottom; AC, Phone, Fan with lights; multiple light sources, electric heat; thermal windows; door with lock.
 Sunny kitchen corner
Sunny kitchen corner
12'x12', Efficient Galley type, Renovated 2002, with newish refrigerator; butcher block, granite, formica counters; stainless steel sink, dishwasher, large microwave oven, More. .
 "NECESSARY ROOM" (sunporch /guestroom)
"NECESSARY ROOM" (sunporch /guestroom)
Our downstairs BR,11'x30'; glassed walls bring the outdoors in; 20' of benches useful for storage. Glass topped table & armchairs make a pleasant lunch spot.TV, AC, Fan, comfy sleeper. Entrances to deck & patio.
Downstairs BATH, with 2'x6' closet
Downstairs BATH, with 2'x6' closet
6'x12'; Full bath, pewter-finish etagere, new commode, new sink, painted slate floor, multifunction ceiling light, (light, heat, vent), radiator.
The stone wall garden-   and our Exebury Azalea..
The stone wall garden- and our Exebury Azalea..
The garden is not a lot of work. Over 50 years we have put so many perennials and specimen trees & shrubs that we only have to rake it in the fall, rake it again in spring, and set in our border annuals.
 FOYER; ITALIAN TILE FLOOR..
FOYER; ITALIAN TILE FLOOR..
9'x14', large cedar lined closet, 2 triangular closets for golf clubs or? Handmade 6 light chandelier, switches inside and out, thermal windows, entrance to LR. both doors lock.
 Elegant southern entry to...
Elegant southern entry to...
FOYER and LIV. RM.; light switches in and out for inner chandelier and outer sconce; custom designed overdoor decor; wrought iron safety railings.
The upper story has a sitting room, office & den with fireplace.
The upper story has a sitting room, office & den with fireplace.
This useful hideaway is adjacent to the master bedrooms, & the computer area, and holds a sleeper for the insomniac who has to work late.

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Last shown in
October of 2021.

2.0 Stories
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Heated Sq. Ft. 2,550
Acres 1.8
Lot Size
403'x175' (plus 300'x25', drive,)

Property Taxes
$ 9400.76

Features.

  • 1st Floor Bath
  • 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Attic
  • Basement
  • Den
  • Dining room
  • Dry Basement
  • Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Library
  • Living room
  • Study
  • Sunroom
  • Utility Room
  • Master bedroom upstairs
  • Carport
  • Circular driveway
  • Driveway - Dirt
  • Fresh paint
  • Garden
  • 5 Outbuildings
  • Patio
  • Pond
  • Porch
  • Rear Deck
  • Storage Building
  • Storm Windows
  • Detached Workshop
  • Built-in Bookcases
  • Built-in Cabinets
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Ceramic Tile
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • High Ceilings
  • Wood floors
  • Shingle Roof: Asphalt shingle
  • Dishwasher
  • Oil Heating
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Septic Tank
  • Water Heater - Electric
  • 11-foot Ceilings
  • Hand-hewn Beams
  • Sleeping Porch
  • 5 fire extinguishers
  • Balcony w/ Teak Lounge
  • Cedar shakes on addtions
  • Chairlift
  • Dryer, front loading
  • Newish, 1000 Gal. septic tank
  • Orig. stone structure/inside & out
  • Washer, front-loading
  • Well water.newish pump
  • Wooded lot

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Keller Williams Town Square Realty

Roselynd Hughes photo Roselynd Hughes

Phone: (908) 507-3260

Website: roselyndhughes.kwrealty.com

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