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c. 1780 Colonial
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417
Storms-Blauvelt Home
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Embrace a sense of historical significance with ownership of the Storms-Blauvelt House and outbuildings. Main house (Greek Revival Architectural style), carriage house with three-car garage, and studio/office on 1.12 acres.
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Kitchen with high ceiling beams, breakfast area, bar area, butler's pantry, center isle...warm and inviting.
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Living Room with high ceiling, original working fireplace, entry to Family Room...bright and cozy.
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Spacious Dining Room...bright, with multiple entries.
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Large Family Room with corn-fed heating stove, three ceiling fans, multiple entries...lots of windows and door to yard.
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Large Master Bedroom has Master Bath, heated walk-in closet, plus second closet...serene setting.
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Carriage House plus 3-car garage. House has Living Room, Bath, Kitchen Area, 1-2 Bedrooms, Den, Full Basement. Plus, Barn storage. Large room above Carriage House with separate entry. Possible Living Area, Office, or Studio.
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Former Servant Quarters has one large room plus walk-up attic...suitable for Office, Studio, Play House.
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Portion of rear home showing former Speakeasy entry and entry to Family Room.
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Partial view of property showing side of Home and Carriage House.
| 2 Stories | |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Heated Sq. Ft. | 3,000 |
| Acres | 1.1 |
Features.
- 1st Floor Laundry Room
- Basement
- Dining room
- Dry Basement
- Finished Basement
- Kitchen
- Library
- Living room
- Utility Room
- Walk out Basement
- Master bedroom upstairs
- 1 Car Garage
- 2 Car Garage
- Barn
- Fenced Yard
- Guest House
- Porch
- Restored exterior
- Storage Building
- Workshop
- Built-in Bookcases
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplaces
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wood floors
- Central air
- Dishwasher
- Gas heating
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Septic Tank
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PROPERTY HISTORY
This colonial farmhouse, NJ Historic Register #0220-34, is a handsome example of the Greek Revival architectural style, with a three-bay porch with Ionic fluted columns. The porch has been restored with mahogany flooring. The east wing also has a three-bay porch with columns, twin entrance and original shutters. The main house was built circa 1780, with additions in the early 1800's. According to the Register, this House and outbuildings are significant remnants of the farmsteads that once dotted the landscape prior to suburban building. Unusual features of the house are the steel doors and wine cellar, which was no doubt in some way related to the numerous cider presses in the vicinity. Hidden steps to the basement from the back door tend to substantiate that it was once used as a speakeasy.The studio/office, with full walk-up attic, was formerly used as slave quarters. This property reportedly became a safe house pre-Civil War.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This fine home has attractive renovations within the last five years with remarkable attention to integrity of period. Three areas of living include: 1) The Main House has 10 rooms, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace, large country kitchen with exquisite ceiling beams, butler’s pantry, wet bar area, library, family room with corn-fed heating stove, dining room, master bedroom with bath, laundry area. High ceilings and some original flooring, including planking. The basement has a large stone fireplace in the recreation room, original glass and wood doors, iron doors to guard the “wine cellar,” with hidden second entry that can be re-accessed. Separate utility area. The front porch has mahogany flooring, and the shutters on the front of the house are original. Cedar siding and insulation have been updated. 2) The Carriage House -- suitable for living space, an office, or a studio – has five rooms, one bath, a kitchen area, living room, one/two bedrooms and den, and a full basement. A three-car garage is attached, as well as a barn storage area, plus separate access to a large room on the second floor. 3) Formerly Servants’ Quarters, the Studio/Office/Play House has one large room plus a walk-up attic. Plenty of parking. Fenced area. A very unique home with loving restorations on 1.12 acres.Archived in March, 2009
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