40 2nd St

Hopewell, NJ 08525

A wonderful and unique 2 story home with a newly remodeled shaker style kitchen, new master bath, upgraded bathroom countertops and fixtures, new multi zone central heating and air conditioning systems, newly refinished hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, new decking and rails, upgraded maintenance free windows.This architect designed timber frame residence originated as a typical New Jersey bank barn. The existing Timbers were 125 years old at the time the structure was disassembled and raised in this location. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac just 2 blocks from downtown Hopewell Borough, this home connects to 400 acres of open preserved land, providing breathtaking views all year round. The large slab bluestone patio under the first floor deck were reclaimed having once been sidewalks in both downtown Trenton and Princeton, which adds to the unique character of this house. This house lead the sustainability curve long before the LEED standard was created. Incorporating a repurposed superstructure, repurposed warehouse floor joists for the first floor along with other recycled materials. The yard features a gentle slope to the terraced rear of the property where the walk-out basement meets the patio under a large deck which provides cool shade during mid-day direct sun. The outdoor spa features a new highly insulated cover and cover lifter, new electronic controls. A heated outdoor shower is below the stairs with a window to the yard. Tall hedgerows on both sides of the yard provide both side and rear yard privacy and create a sense of outdoor space and your own vacation like oasis. *Shower door and mirror in master bath will be installed by 5/10/2020.