Rare opportunity to own this historical gentleman's farm in desirable Mantua Twp in Gloucester County on 3.53 acres! Travel down the brick paved driveway to originally part of the vast holdings of Jessie Chew, the Jersey Iron Stone home was built in 1772 and holds amazing character and history throughout. This impressive 3 story NJ Fieldstone farmhouse holds 5 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths throughout the main house. The kitchen was completely renovated in 2018, bringing all the luxuries of modern living into existence while respecting the historical culture of the home. Natural gas oven, hammered copper sink with garbage disposal, granite counter tops. An antique bakers table and plenty of soft-closing cabinets make this kitchen prefect for entertaining. The kitchen opens into the dining room provides an incredible views of the beautiful back yard through a bank of windows that help frame the western view of the home. The Dining Room is upscale, with table space available to comfortably seat twelve, crown modeling and an enclave for a buffet. The parlor room, just off of the dining room, which provides comfortable seating to have intimate conversations. While in the parlor, make sure to look on the hand-hewn beams for the signatures of the builders from 1772 and the expansion of 1910. Stunning tiger stripped oak hardwood floors are throughout most of the home, as each piece was purposely milled to capture the best view of the grain possible. The floors lead right into the expansive living room with stone wood burning fireplace. The main floor also features a half bath, sun room, and main floor laundry room. The second floor holds an addition in 1912 that added a large master suite with a cedar lined closet space and a full bath. Two other bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath complete the second floor. Head up the staircase to the third floor and notice the tiger striped oak banister, as that single piece goes longer than 12 feet. Two additional bedrooms/ bonus rooms are on the third floor. One with the exposed New Jersey ironstone chimney, exposed hand hewn beams and wooden ceiling, the other with built in drawers and hand sewn beams with clues to history. Truly remarkable craftsmanship with exposed beams, stone patio from 1882, 3 brick fireplaces, hand hewn rafters, iron door hinges, screened in porch, milk door, interior shutters, inkwell shelves, and stunning original woodwork throughout. The home was upgraded with a two compressor, seven head mini-split system, which allows for seven different zones of cooling or heating. There also is a detached 2 story carriage tenant house that would make a great rental property or studio. It features 1 bedroom 1 and a half baths and a kitchen. The 60'x20' barn with 3 stalls with Dutch doors, a tack room, feed room, storage areas, and water and electric. Newer paddocks for the horses installed in 2018, with 2 custom run in sheds with electric, and overhead lights in the backfield. Three horse variance for this property. Generate income with the owned solar system on the barn installed in 2019 that is included with the home. All conveniently located to route 55, bridges, and in the highly desirable Clearview School District. Truly a once in a lifetime property to be stewards of the Jesse Chew House. Schedule your tour today of the Jesse Chew House! 2023-03-14
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