1868 Route 542, New Gretna, NJ 08224
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- Sqft
- 3,155
- Garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Yes
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Overview
This once-in-a-lifetime 5 acre Estate has been constructed and owned by the same family for 40 years. It is surrounded by thousands of serene N.J. Preservation Trust acres. Sit on one of the many decks and observe Bald Eagles, Red Tail Hawks, deer and hundreds of bird species. Take a short walk along The Wading River and watch otters play, hawks fish, and muskrats and mink build homes. The recently remodeled 4,000 sq.ft. 5 bedroom, 3 bath main residence features a modern chef's kitchen, large dining room, media room, sun-room, spacious family room/den with Massive Jersey Stone fireplace, basement with wood stove, metal roof, hardy plank siding, Geo-thermal heat and air with radiant floor heat, 400 amp electrical service (with 30kw Kohler generator backup), Anderson windows, outside shower, large deck with electric awning. 1.5 acres are landscaped and irrigated. High ground, Sandy storm did not affect this home. The 3,600 sq.ft. Boat house includes a fully finished office with internet and TV, main cave with wood burning stove, garage, inside dry boat storage, tractor shed, bathroom with dual shower, Anderson windows and a large 2nd story deck facing the Wading River. Inside and outside staircases and a woodshed finish off the amenity list. A separate septic system services this building. All utilities are underground. There is a fresh water artesian pond on the property. The custom kitchen includes a DACOR 6 burner gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, (2) Fisher&Paykel drawer dishwashers, custom cabinetry and much more. The rear trex deck is 20x50 +/- and has a large automatic awning. The square footage inputted in MLS represents both the home and boat house.,Apartment Above Garage
Location
Full feature list
Basic info
- Number of bedrooms
- 5
- Number of bathrooms
- 3
- Square feet
- 3,155
- Lot size (acres)
- 4.61
- Year built
- 1974
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes
Exterior features
- Pool
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Waterfront
- River Front
Garage and parking
- Garage parking spaces
- 2
Utilities
- Heating
- Electric, Geothermal, Propane, Radiant, Baseboard
- Cooling
- Central air, Multi units, Electric
- Sewer
- Septic tank
- Water
- Well
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2024)
- $8,968
Public schools
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