Historic Jewel on 162 acres | Price: $1,190,000 SOLD 4/11/2013
Not all historic homes are equal. What makes this 1800s stone farmhouse on 162 preserved and certified organic Delaware Township acres a renovator’s dream? It’s the raised kitchen hearth, the original pine floors, exposed stone walls, original hardware, the molding, the burled wood knobs, and more. The bones of the home are strong and hold stories spanning two centuries, making this home a sought after diamond in the rough for a historic home enthusiast. The frontier style porch grants entry to the eat-in kitchen with hearth fireplace and a full bathroom around the corner. The large breakfast room doesn’t take much imagination to see its potential with its vaulted ceiling and stone wall.
An addition features a beamed cathedral ceilinged billiard or family room with wet bar. Its three walls of windows and a door to the backyard keep this room light and airy. The formal living room features an efficient wood burning stove set on a field stone hearth while the formal dining room has twin built-in China hutches and a fireplace. Two upper stories offer versatility and either floor can easily include a lavish master retreat or secondary bedrooms. The second story includes four bedrooms and one full bath while the third story contains two additional bedrooms, two studies, and another full bath. The expansive grounds feature a pond, a barn, and multiple out buildings. But the spectacular surprise by far has to be the 3,000 foot grass landing strip as well as an airplane hanger. If this old house could talk, it would say “The sky’s the limit!”