175 Route202 | Far Hills Boro

$1,525,000 | 5 Beds | 5 Baths (3 Full, 2 Half)

A rare opportunity to own a piece of history! This magnificent property, known as Linnfield Farms, built in 1750 consists of nearly 11 acres with a Federal style house previously owned by James Linn, both Congressman & Revolutionary war veteran. Charm & details can be found in every room -From the original wide plank flooring to the grand entrance hall to the 3 oversized fireplaces. Formal living & dining areas, updated country kitchen w/ breakfast nook & island. Large family room for entertaining w/ fireplace, wet bar, beamed ceiling & direct access to patio. 1st floor laundry, powder room & bedroom w/ensuite complete this level. 2nd floor boasts primary bedroom w/ sitting room, along with 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths, sink & jetted tub. Lower level features beautiful original room of stone, brick, oversized beams, fireplace & walkout, perfect for billiards & game room, storage & utility room. Sprawling lawns lead to 2 large barns located on separate drive. Nature, tranquility & privacy located close to train, highways, dining & shopping make this property a true gem. House sits on 3.76 acres $11,946 tax. Farm assessed parcel 7.1acres $73 tax. Whole house generator. Barn roofs 2017. Home was added to National Register of Historic Places in 1988 for it's significance in architecture & politics/government. GSMLS 4022601

Directions to property: Route 202 north- continue .6 miles past Far Hills train station- property on left (after gated entra

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4022601
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$1,525,000
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Detached
Primary Market Area: 
Far Hills Boro
Address: 
175 Route202, Far Hills Boro, NJ 07931-2446, U.S.A.
County: 
Somerset
Latitude: 
40.6909800
Longitude: 
-74.6276900
Directions: 
Route 202 north- continue .6 miles past Far Hills train station- property on left (after gated entra
Public Remarks: 
A rare opportunity to own a piece of history! This magnificent property, known as Linnfield Farms, built in 1750 consists of nearly 11 acres with a Federal style house previously owned by James Linn, both Congressman & Revolutionary war veteran. Charm & details can be found in every room -From the original wide plank flooring to the grand entrance hall to the 3 oversized fireplaces. Formal living & dining areas, updated country kitchen w/ breakfast nook & island. Large family room for entertaining w/ fireplace, wet bar, beamed ceiling & direct access to patio. 1st floor laundry, powder room & bedroom w/ensuite complete this level. 2nd floor boasts primary bedroom w/ sitting room, along with 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths, sink & jetted tub. Lower level features beautiful original room of stone, brick, oversized beams, fireplace & walkout, perfect for billiards & game room, storage & utility room. Sprawling lawns lead to 2 large barns located on separate drive. Nature, tranquility & privacy located close to train, highways, dining & shopping make this property a true gem. House sits on 3.76 acres $11,946 tax. Farm assessed parcel 7.1acres $73 tax. Whole house generator. Barn roofs 2017. Home was added to National Register of Historic Places in 1988 for it's significance in architecture & politics/government.
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1750
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Walkout
Interior: 
Bar-Wet, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Track Lighting
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Wood Shingle
Exterior: 
Wood Shingle
Exterior Features: 
Barn/Stable, Outbuilding(s), Patio
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Propane
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
12
Total Bedrooms: 
5
Total Bathrooms: 
5
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
3
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
2
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
20x21 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
14x15 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
14x15 
Level: 
Second
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
11x12 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
15x16 
Level: 
First
Family Room 
Dimensions: 
20x24 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
12x15 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
15x17 
Level: 
First
Other One 
Dimensions: 
9x13 
Level: 
First
Other Two 
Dimensions: 
8x15 
Level: 
First
Other Three 
Dimensions: 
17x28 
Level: 
Basement
Other Four 
Dimensions: 
15x17 
Level: 
Second
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
2 Units, Forced Hot Air
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Propane Leased
Cooling System: 
2 Units, Central Air
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Well
Sewer: 
Cesspool
Lot/Land Details
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Acres: 
10.86
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
10.86
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Type: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2707-00006-0000-00018-0003-
Lot Number: 
18.03
Annual Tax: 
$12,019.00
Property Zoning: 
R10
Contract Details
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Exclusions: 
none
Possession: 
at close
Listing Participants
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Listing Office Name: 
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS