$549,000 Stone Farmhouse Mini-Estate on the Top of Mount Olive! in Flanders, New Jersey

This home is a mini-estate with a long private drive, an outbuilding that holds 5 cars plus a workshop and an artist loft. The landscaped grounds with a large gazebo give the feeling of living in a park. This colonial home has been updated to meet the needs of today's busy family while retaining much of its historical charm. The home is essentially a three story home with living space on the first level, two bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. Wood floors cover the first floor, most of second floor, and all of the third floor. Thermo pane Marvin windows have the look of historical window panes and 12 sills. The front of the home has four large columns creating the look of an old southern mansion with a porch for chairs. There is also en enclosed back porch with cabinets and counters for storage. The 26ft living room has fireplace in a full brick wall with wood beam mantel. Four windows overlooking the property have 12 sills, and the floor is wide pine stained walnut. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, corian counters, tile backsplash, oak floors and a stone wall. High hat lights, skylight, and large picture window over the sink provide bright area for food preparation. Custom 48 cabinets and pantry with swing out shelves provide lots of storage. Dining room features two walls of windows with low built-in cabinets providing beautiful views of two acres of level grass and the gazebo and distant tree line. A half bath and coat closet completes the ground floor. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full half bath plus a utility room with laundry. Since the home is built into a hillside, the back door is at ground level and exits to an enclosed porch with large windows. Hallways, bath and one bedroom have wide pine floors and the other bedroom has carpet. The entire third floor is the master bedroom suite with full bath and two walk-in closets. Two skylights add light to this large bedroom with sitting area. The outbuilding is often mistaken for another home. It has two levels. The lower level has a single garage area and a workshop/storage area. Above that level is a former artist loft that is 26x38 with overhead north facing windows. Connected to the artist loft is a garage with double door that can hold four cars when parked tandum. Outdoor living provides many areas to relax and enjoy the secluded grounds. The brick porch leads in one direction to a winding walk to red stone parking area and the other direction to a secluded patio with hot tub. The gazebo overlooks a valley and is a great place to catch summer breezes. Stone walls, plants and flowers accent several areas with character and charm. This unique home is located with easy access to I-80, Rte 46, 206, and 10 as well as recreation areas such as Budd Lake, Lake Hopatcong.
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