Headquarters Hill Farm: 208 acres in Delaware Twp
Stockton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Headquarters Hill Farm in Delaware Township presents 208 acres of farm-assessed land with an 18th century stone front farmhouse gracefully restored to 21st century standards, a large pond with dock, two-bedroom guest cottage, detached three-car garage with attached recreation room and a spacious climate-controlled Morton barn. An opportunity for investors exists since this expansive tract has sub-division potential. The entire site overlooks spectacular wide open views of the level countryside, offering serenity and complete privacy. An exceedingly rare offering in one of the state?s most scenic areas, it is also just minutes from Route 202, about 20 miles from Princeton, 50 miles from Philadelphia and 65 miles from New York City.
Owned by the same family for decades, at the center of Headquarters Hill Farm is the circa 1737 farmhouse, upgraded with a 2001 addition and many recent improvements. Its iconic architecture artfully combines a stone facade, slate roof, mostly new windows and doors, plus copper gutters and leaders. Highlights of the four bedroom, three-and-one-half bath layout include a variety of original features such as exposed ceiling beams, two Early American fireplaces, fieldstone accent walls and walnut floors. The modernist addition is designed with an open floor plan consisting of bright, airy gathering spaces, a state-of-the-art chef?s kitchen and a first floor bedroom suite.
The 1737 portion of the home is introduced through a foyer flanked by fireside living and gathering rooms, both filled with character and gracious appointments. Both rooms connect to the huge two-story addition, where an epicurean center island kitchen is completely updated with new cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero. A breakfast nook flooded with natural light incorporates a built-in banquette and stone wall. In the sunny dining room, a dramatic two-story window wall and French door to the entertainment-oriented flagstone terrace are featured. Tucked off the dining room is a butler?s pantry with two facing walls of painted wood cabinetry. Continuing the open flow, a generous four-season room takes in panoramic property views and accesses the oversized rear terrace and yard. This level also includes a bonus room for work or play, a powder room with an industrial-style sink, a laundry room lined in cabinetry and a sink, and a mud room fitted with customized built-ins and a door to the outside. A first floor bedroom suite?s design elements such as an exposed stone wall, wood floors and private full bath with a double sink vanity, oversized clear glass door shower and furniture-caliber cabinetry, make it an optional primary, guest or office suite.
Upstairs, an elegant primary bedroom adjoins a vaulted ceiling screened-in porch with outlooks onto pastoral scenery. This refined suite also contains an updated spa bath with marble countertops and a glass-enclosed shower. Two additional bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and pickled ceiling beams share another updated full bath with a soaking tub, walk-in shower and antique brass fixtures.
Adjacent to the main house is a recently renovated two-bedroom guest house with one bedroom on the first floor, large family room, sun room, eat-in kitchen, two full baths and attached one-car garage. Additional dependencies include a three-car garage with a finished cathedral ceiling billiards room above, as well as unfinished spaces and a Tesla charging station; a spotless climate-controlled Morton barn with plenty of room for a car collection; a chicken coop and greenhouse. Another focal point of this idyllic property is a spring-fed pond with dock, a relaxing spot for row boating, kayaking, swimming and fishing. The main house is served by radiant electric and oil-fired heat, central air conditioning, a built-in generator, private septic and well water.
Delaware Township in Hunterdon County is known for its lush farmland, open green spaces and as home to the oldest covered bridge in the state. This property is located in the Headquarters section of the township, between Sergeantsville and Ringoes. While its rural location is peaceful, it is just minutes from Route 202, easy access to Interstate 78 in neighboring Franklin Township and eight miles from the lively Delaware Riverfront towns of Lambertville and New Hope.
Mary Licata
, Turpin Real Estate
