Seize an Incredible Opportunity to Own a Piece of History: The Isaac Read House in Hope, NJ. Minutes from Route 80 & 50 miles from NYC, this historic gem is an ideal haven for commuters and those seeking a country escape. This colonial-era masterpiece is a treasure trove of original details. Meticulously preserved windows, doors, and Moravian hardware, wide plank floors & exposed chestnut beams speak to the craftsmanship of its time. Restoration excellence is on display with two restored fireplaces and an original beehive oven, all masterfully revived by craftsmen from 'This Old House.'The living spaces include a spacious keeping room, a 1st bedroom with an adjacent full bathroom, and a large eat-in kitchen featuring updated appliances, custom primitive cabinetry, and a working beehive oven. A primary bedroom with original windows and two early closets, a large loft bedroom, and a fourth bedroom next to a full bath off the center hall. Cottage Features: summer kitchen, w/ a massive stone Moravian cooking fireplace, awaits your vision to transform it into a studio, guest house, or potential rental income. Detached 2-car garage, NEW metal Roof, w/ woodshop, patio with a koi pond, mature trees-including a giant redbud, perennial garden, rare ornamental pines and mature boxwoods. In 2020, both homes' exteriors were lovingly restored w/ original clapboard, new cedar roofs, gutters, new septic systems, and a driveway, ensuring their longevity. New Septic System installed

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