This exquisite stone and clapboard historic home, circa 1775, is located in the quaint, friendly village of Rosemont. The original 18th century home is complimented by a seamless newer addition. Beautifully preserved period details tastefully blended with modern conveniences, create a warm and inspiring home for those who cherish contemporary living within the traditional architecture of the Delaware Valley. A wide circular driveway, surrounded by tall pines, leads to a mudroom entryway, embellished with a starry hand painted ceiling. The entry opens into a large eat-in kitchen with exposed beams, vintage checkerboard painted wood floor, butcher block topped center island and counters, plentiful cabinet space and pantry. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances including a Thermador 6-burner gas stove and a Sub Zero refrigerator. A sun filled breakfast area and French doors that lead to the brick patio make this space a favorite gathering place for family and friends. The impressive formal dining room in the oldest part of the house has an original working stone fireplace and built-in cabinetry. The kitchen and dining room both access the massive great room/living room with its large stone fireplace, a wall of built-in book shelves, exposed stone wall, French doors leading to the patio, and a custom-built oak spiral staircase leading to the master bedroom. A combined powder room and main floor laundry room adjoins the space. Beyond the great room is a large screen porch, perfect for enjoying the beautiful gardens and vistas. The second floor, accessible by a total of 3 staircases, includes an extraordinary master bedroom w/ en-suite bath, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet/dressing room, French doors leading out onto a balcony, and an exposed stone wall from the original exterior of the house. Three additional bedrooms with plenty of windows and random width flooring throughout, as well as a 2nd full bath w/ exposed stone walls, and the entrance to the walk-up attic for storage complete the 2nd floor. The surrounding yard features ample open spaces, stunning freestone walls, perennial gardens, a potting area, and a newly roofed garage/barn. This unique property is located just minutes from the charming and award winning towns of Lambertville, Stockton & New Hope, PA. The Delaware & Raritan towpath is a short bike ride away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1775Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer• Lisa James Otto Country Prop-S
•609-397-5667 (broker)
•ljo@lisajamesotto.com (broker)
Bought with James Lenhart• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Flemington