As of Monday, May 18, real estate in Pennsylvania is operating via virtual tours and drive-by glances, but just five minutes across the Delaware River in New Jersey, with precautions in place, homes can be shown, photos and videos can be taken and properties with plenty of open space await buyers. Consider Hunterdon County, where the charming river towns of Milford, Frenchtown, Stockton, Lambertville and Titusville offer easy access to the canal path for bicycling and walking, the river for boating and swimming and small businesses that create an atmosphere of what might be described as “sophisticated Americana.” These are places with country and in-town properties available, and all are easily accessible from New York City and Philadelphia.
Do You Want Privacy and Open Space?
If you’re looking for a hidden retreat with plenty of unspoiled acreage, Thundergust Farm on 109 acres near Frenchtown has an upgraded, renovated farmhouse with fabulous pool and a pond. There is also a bank barn, and with no restrictions on the land, it’s perfect for equestrian or hobby farm interests. Take a video tour of the property here. Listed by Chris Preston and Michael Richardson.
Frenchtown is a vibrant collection of small shops, restaurants and galleries along with the recently launched ArtYard, a contemporary art collective. Just across the river from Uhlerstown in Upper Bucks County, Pa., the town is known for its annual Bastille Day celebration, one that is now on hold for 2020 due to Covid-19.
Head a bit down river from Thundergust Farm to 30 Stompf Tavern Road, a collection of three homes spread across 73 acres. From the very early Colonial bank house, which has a pool and expertly designed gardens, to the pond so large you can paddleboat around, to the second and third homes on the property, you can enjoy time together or time apart. The third home has been updated with designer finishes. All three residences are move-in ready. The acreage consists of three separate parcels, so lots of possibilities here – consider them poolside this summer while you enjoy the property. Take a video tour here. Listed by Caryn Black.
Stockton, N.J., is a small river town with a few restaurants , a highly regarded wine store and the popular Stockton Market, along with small, locally owned businesses.
A third option in the countryside is Valley View just outside Lambertville. On 15.77 acres, this stately residence was built in 1989 and showcases expert craftsmanship. High ceilings, six fireplaces, an elegant, inviting floor plan, a 2014 kitchen by Spyglass Design, superbly designed pool, wine cellar, new bathrooms…it’s a world unto itself with the acreage on two parcels, so there’s potential for a second home or equestrian or hobby farm interests. Take a video tour here. Listed by Cary Simons and Donald Pearson.
Lambertville is a very popular town on the Delaware River, directly across from New Hope, Pa. Plenty of art galleries, restaurants and antique shops along with a wide array of restored historical houses and newer townhouses line the town’s streets.
For additional information on any of these New Jersey properties, please contact our Bucks County office at 215.794.3227.
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