Colonial

560 Drakestown Rd

Mount Olive Twp., NJ 07836

MLS#: 3703071

$499,900

Status: Closed

Listing number: 3703071

Listing provided by: KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

Listing agent phone: None

Last update: 3 years ago

On site: 5 years ago

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Beds

Full Baths

1/2 Baths

Year Built

1774

Sq.Footage

An absolute retreat from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Updated, historic 1774 colonial on private, serene 5 acres w/south branch of Raritan River running through base of property. Inviting covered front porch encourages relaxation while enjoying your own slice of heaven. Rear of home offers paver patio w/4 poster canopy; 1 car garage, and separate, private home office/studio outbuilding w/heat/air conditioning. Step inside and fall in love w/wide plank pumpkin pine floors, exposed stone walls, hand-hewn beams, updated granite kitchen, living rm w/FP w/wood stove insert. 3 BRs + loft area, renovated Bath complete 2nd fl. Unfinished walk-out basement. Newer boiler/hot water heater, septic new 2016; interior and exterior completely recently freshly painted. See full list of features in media section.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Other Interior Features

Pantry
Total Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
1/2 Bathrooms

1
Basement YN

YES
Cooling YN

YES
Cooling

Attic Fan, Window Unit(s)
Fireplace YN

YES
Heating YN

YES
Heating

Electric, Fireplace Insert, Oil, Zoned
Pet friendly

N/A

Exterior

Garage

Yes
Garage spaces

1
Construction Materials

Stone, Wood Siding
Parking

Gravel, Detached
Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Pool

No
Waterfront YN

YES

Area & Lot

Lot Features

Corner Lot, Waterfront, Wooded, Open Lot
Lot Size(acres)

5.17
Property Type

Residential
Property Sub Type

Single Family Residence
Architectural Style

Colonial

Price

Sales Price

$499,900
Tax Amount

$9,207
Zoning

RES R-A
Sq. Footage

N/A
Price/SqFt

N/A

HOA

Association

No

School District

Elementary School

Tinc Road
Middle School

MT.Olive MS
High School

MT.Olive HS

Property Features

Ownership

Fee Simple
Sewer

Septic Tank
Tax Lot

*
Water Source

Well, Private

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County

Morris

Elementary School

Tinc Road

Middle School

MT.Olive MS

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MT.Olive HS

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An absolute retreat from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Updated, historic 1774 colonial on private, serene 5 acres w/south branch of Raritan River running through base of property. Inviting covered front porch encourages relaxation while enjoying your own slice of heaven. Rear of home offers paver patio w/4 poster canopy; 1 car garage, and separate, private home office/studio outbuilding w/heat/air conditioning. Step inside and fall in love w/wide plank pumpkin pine floors, exposed stone walls, hand-hewn beams, updated granite kitchen, living rm w/FP w/wood stove insert. 3 BRs + loft area, renovated Bath complete 2nd fl. Unfinished walk-out basement. Newer boiler/hot water heater, septic new 2016; interior and exterior completely recently freshly painted. See full list of features in media section.

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