Discover timeless charm with modern comfort in this beautifully updated, sprawling ranch-style home located in the highly sought-after historic City of Port Republic. It is praised for its high quality of life through its secluded, peaceful atmosphere and its proximity to natural areas for outdoor activities. The home has nearly 3, 500 SF of finished living space plus an additional full-height 800 square feet of unfinished basement, this move-in-ready home combines estate-style living with thoughtful upgrades. Set on 2.8 private acres bordered by an ever flowing freshwater stream and backing directly to preserved parkland and scenic trails, this property offers rare privacy, space, and long-term peace of mind just minutes from beaches, the Garden State Parkway, and local shops. Inside, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including 2 private en suites with large walk-in closets. Upon entering, you will be greeted by an elegant entryway with a view of the formal dining room. The fully remodeled kitchen (2025) is a standout feature, complete with quartzite countertops and backsplash, induction cooktop, custom vented hood, smart double oven, built-in microwave, coffee bar with water hookup, breakfast nook, and a walk-in pantry. The expansive great room offers cathedral ceilings, a propane fireplace, kitchenette, a large picture window overlooking the property, and access to the basement. This area also includes a Primary Bedroom with a full bath and walk in closet which could easily be a Mother In law suite. A cozy den showcases custom wood paneling wrapping the room and a grand NJ sandstone wood-burning fireplace, and a custom-built TV center with powered lowering capability for your viewing preferences. The fireplace can be seen from the kitchen and dining room through a dramatic cased-opening, creating warmth and elegance throughout the spaces. A four-season sunroom with an additional brick wood-burning fireplace provides year-round enjoyment of the surrounding nature. Outside, enjoy an 850 sq foot massive teak wood deck, a fully fenced yard (new in 2024) suitable for pets or livestock, and a large three-stall barn (being sold as-is) with electric ideal for horses, hobbies, or storage. Take a promenade around your property, step down one of the few hills in southern NJ that you now own, or walk back to your personal stream bank. The long, paved, circular driveway offers convenience, access to the oversized 2 car garage, which features 2 powered door openers (one is smart) and a pre-run, 50-amp, 240-volt line ready for a Level 2 electric vehicle charger, welder, high-powered air compressor, or woodworking tools. Do you wish to be able to back a trailer up to your barn to load your horses or perhaps your ride-on lawnmower? Well, fret not, as the current homeowners planned ahead for this and installed a double 6’ gate for easy backyard access. The paved driveway even continues around the back and offers many benefits such as easy unloading, or parking for an RV or trailer. Other recent upgrades include a new roof (2025), a newer 2, 000-gallon septic system (2023), newer liners and re-mortaring of the 2 wood burning fireplaces (2023), newer oversized washer and dryer setup with smart and steam features, 3/4” hardwood floors, custom wood paneling and other historical-style attributes, various smart-home features, fresh paint, and so much more. This home also offers cedar impression vinyl siding, Anderson windows and sliders all around the exterior, and gutters with leaf guards. There are 33 solar panels that provide for low electric utility costs. The property taxes for this home are also very reasonable, especially if you have children that would get the privilege to attend the well-rated school system. This picture-postcard town is a very unique place where you can get away from it all yet still be close to public amenities. This move-in-ready retreat offers privacy, nature, and convenience - the best of all worlds.
