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3 READING AVE Frenchtown, NJ 08825
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Key Details
Sold Price $750,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,880 sqft
Price per Sqft $260
Subdivision Frenchtown Borough
MLS Listing ID NJHT106982
Sold Date 07/23/21
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,880
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1869
Annual Tax Amount $17,788
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.694 Acres
Acres 0.69
Lot Dimensions 108.00 x 280.00
Property Description
Eat. Pray. Live. Here!! Just over an hours drive from NYC or Philadelphia, overlooking the Delaware River, with views of the Pennsylvania Palisades, a magnificent home with a rich and storied past awaits you. Nestled high atop a hillside above the vibrant and charming village of Frenchtown, NJ, this Italianate, Victorian home was built in 1869 for Joseph Reading, a prosperous town merchant turned adventurer and author who penned several books about his experiences in Gabon, West Africa where he built a second home and traveled extensively. The energy of international affairs and the power of the written word must have permeated the property, as in recent years, NY Times best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert purchased, renovated and called it home. The infusion of her creativity and love is evident throughout the property, the pinnacle of which is a magical cupola space atop a 1400 square foot, whimsically handcrafted skybrary that would inspire anyone to their highest creative endeavors! Inside, the regal elegance and quality craftsmanship of the home is felt throughout and features a renovated chefs kitchen, custom crown moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative marble mantels, a steam shower and wine cellar. Outside, there are many places to enjoy natures beauty; taking in the view on the wrap-around porch featuring Brazilian Ipe decking, dining on the screened-in porch surrounded by beautiful gardens or barbequing on the picnic patio. The grounds are further adorned with sculptures acquired by Ms. Gilbert from her worldly travels. Car enthusiasts or creatives of the tinkering variety will be especially excited about the ample, heated garage (Tesla chargers installed and included with sale). Now, the splendor and delight of this propertys story continues and you could be the author of its next chapters! What Big Magic might you create here? I invite you to find out!
Location
State NJ
County Hunterdon
Area Frenchtown Boro (21011)
Zoning R-1
Direction West
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Library, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Basement Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Wood Stove, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hot Water
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Flue for Stove, Mantel(s)
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Furnishings Partially
Fireplace Y
Window Features Wood Frame
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Electric, Natural Gas Available, Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Screened, Wrap Around, Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Phone Available, Propane, Other
Water Access N
View River, Scenic Vista
Roof Type Copper
Street Surface Stone
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits
Porch Screened, Wrap Around, Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Irregular, Landscaping, Partly Wooded
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type High
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Edith Ort Thomas
Middle Schools Edith Ort Thomas
High Schools Delaware Valley Regional H.S.
School District Delaware Valley Regional Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 11-00015-00019
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security System,Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Bradley J Sanford • River Valley Realty, LLC
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