Five minutes from Morristown: 5-acre country retreat – Daily Record

Kevin Guhl, NRT Communications 12:30 a.m. ET June 4, 2017

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This Jockey Hollow equestrian estate has a fenced pasture and riding ring, a fish pond with waterfall, and an historic four-bedroom house with an updated kitchen.(Photo: ~Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (May 31, 2017) This four-bedroom country home blends historic charm, modern amenities and serene surroundings, all just minutes from Morristown. Located in one of Morris Townships most historic areas, this five-acre property features a fish pond with cascading waterfall, a shady grape arbor surrounded by colorful perennials, a fully fenced pasture and riding ring, a three-stall barn and tack room, a two-car garage and an oversized shed. For nonequestrians, the barn is ideal for a home office, family entertainment space, art or exercise studio. The flat pasture and riding ring could make ideal gardens, sport courts, a soccer field or baseball diamond. Beyond the arbor, theres also plenty of room for a private pool.

The current owner has lovingly maintained the property and all additions and renovations have respected the historic integrity of the house. Built in 1877, the 2,562 square-foot clapboard home offers 12 rooms, including four bedrooms, three full baths, two stairways, a screened-in porch and a second-floor laundry.

From the expansive driveway, brick pavers and a split-rail fence lead to the welcoming back door entrance. The back foyer features a large coat closet and full bath. Original wood floors lead to the sunny living room with one of two wood-burning stoves. Many of the windows contain original glass. The holiday-size dining room hosts a wood-burning fireplace and warm pumpkin pine floors.

From the dining room, an original Dutch door opens to the eat-in kitchen where custom barn-sided cabinets juxtapose todays modern conveniences, including the Bosch stove, electric double oven, large dishwasher, stainless double-door refrigerator and granite countertops. Here, there is an additional wood-burning stove. The kitchen opens to a spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace and views of the grape arbor through the bow picture window. French doors lead to the screened-in porch that looks out onto the arbor, gardens and pasture.

the back staircase is the master suite featuring built-in book cases and views of the arbor, woods and wildlife. The master bath includes a sitting area with custom closets and a built-in chest of drawers, a linen closet, and double sinks. Down the hall is the laundry room and another full bath with new tiled floors, tub and shower. Three more bedrooms, one with built-in bookshelves and currently used as an office, complete the second floor.

The home features central air, steam radiators and electric heat. Fuel is currently oil, however there is gas in the street. Utilities are propane gas and electric. The septic is four-bedroom town-certified, and the home is served by a well.

564 Jockey Hollow is located just one minute from the historic Jockey Hollow area of the Morristown National Historical Park, featuring miles of hiking trails, historic sites and guided ranger programs. This country home is also located just 2.6 miles from downtown Morristown with a multitude of shopping, restaurant and entertainment venues, plus train service to New York City. In addition to highly rated public schools, local private school options include the Morristown Beard School, Delbarton, The Peck School, Villa Walsh Academy, and Academy of Saint Elizabeth.

The home is offered at $779,000 through affiliated Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales agents Sueanne Sylvester at 973-219-8845 and Denise Flanagan at 973-420-4590. Additional listing information and photos can be found at http://www.564jockeyhollow.com.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 52 offices with approximately 3,000 affiliated sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nations largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit http://www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more information.

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