7 Historic Homes Filled with Charm for Sale in New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Charming 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home on a serene, quiet, cul-de-sac, bordering Chester and Gladstone, NJ. Greeted by a lovely front porch to relax that features classic details, and comfortable seating, making it the perfect spot for a morning coffee or evening chat. Step inside, and you’re welcomed by an open and airy layout. The main level includes 2 spacious living rooms with gas fireplaces and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The adjacent dining area is ideal for both casual meals and formal gatherings. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, with high-end appliances, and stylish cabinetry.

Size: 1 acres

Listing details: The main floor also includes a bedroom, cozy den or office, full bath, and laundry room w/ powder rm. Upstairs, you’ll find 2 generously sized bedrooms, each with a bath for added privacy and comfort. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spacious layout, sitting room, window seat, walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath. The basement spans a considerable area, featuring an open floor plan for multiple uses. The home is thoughtfully designed ensuring a blend of elegance and functionality. Outside, the large lot provides plenty of space for outdoor activities and gatherings. This home offers a perfect balance of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to local amenities, highways, trains, and Chester’s top-rated school system. A whole-house generator is included. You will not be disappointed!

Exceptional 6 bedroom, 5.1 bath home in the heart of The Gardens. First floor enjoys a foyer open to the formal living room with woodburning fireplace, dentil moldings and built-in shelving. Adjacent is a handsome office with custom built-in cabinetry. The formal dining room with bay window overlooking the backyard and opens to the floor to ceiling sunroom. The kitchen is a chef’s dream offering an expansive center island with leathered granite top, marble countertops, professional grade stainless steel appliances and a separate eating area. The family room has a vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry.

Size: 1 acres

Listing details: A mudroom with built-in cubbies, laundry room, full bath and powder room complete the first level. The second level is home to the primary suite with gas fireplace and private bath including dual sink vanity, jetted tub and oversized stall shower. Five additional bedrooms and two hall baths finish the second level. The lower level includes a rec room/ media room and full bath. Set on over a half acre of manicured grounds including an expansive blue stone patio with stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen. This home is conveniently located to schools, parks, and downtown Westfield for shopping, dining and NYC transportation.

Live up to your expectations in this beautifully updated 7400+sf Morris Township estate. Extensive renovations have created a seamless blend of old-world craftsmanship with 21st century luxu- ries. A double door entry opens into a 2-story foyer that showcases a light, airy open concept interior where walls of windows pro- vide sweeping views of the property, and an easy-flow effortlessly guides you throughout the space.

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Listing details: Exposed stone walls, wood floors, custom light fixtures, built-ins, radiant floor heat are just a few of the bells & whistles. A spectacular magazine-worthy kitchen is sure to inspire a gourmet food blog boasting 2 center islands, Polished Quartz floors, Quartz countertops and commercial-grade stainless appliances including a Viking stove with grill & range hood. 7 Bed- rooms total include 4 with en suite baths and a 3-bedroom guest/ servants wing with spiral staircase from the attached 3 car garage/ exercise room. Graciously set on 2.4+ landscaped acres with circu- lar driveway, lighted sport/tennis court and inground pool.

Designed by American architect Alfred Busselle, Rowlocust elicits a sense of timeless grandeur unique to the great estate residences of the Northeast. This is a generational opportunity to acquire Rumson’s most impressive Tudor Revival residence anchored by century-old sycamores and specimen plantings across 2+ acres.

Listing details: Thoughtfully built in 1927, this residence’s fortress-like construction is ready for its next owners to create a family retreat with modern finishes for the next 100 years. Grand spaces on the first level include four wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and easy access to the oversized blue stone terrace & an enclosed English garden. The second level features 6 bedrooms & 4 full baths. Rowlocust is minutes from the NYC ferry, NJ Beaches, and some of NJ’s finest schools, clubs, restaurants, and cultural attractions. This estate property is for those buyers looking to be inspired each and every time you pull into the sheltered driveway. Beautiful in every way and ready for the next family committed to historic preservation and elegant yet casual living..

Enjoy the shore and so much more! Just 15 minutes to the Brigantine and Atlantic City Beaches. Absecon is fast becoming a popular second home destination for the savvy buyer looking to get more for their money. This charming 3BR 2 Bath 1915 home is situated on a double lot right up the street from the Absecon waterfront park and public boat ramp.

Listing details: Flexible floor plan with over 2,400 square feet of living space. Features include New Roof, New HVAC, Fully Fenced Yard, Garage, Hardwood flooring and many other lovely vintage features. Call Margaret at 609-703-9093 for your appointment.

Amazing opportunity to own an impeccably maintained multi family property one block from the train station and downtown Westfield. Legally zoned as a 2 family home this property offers a unique opportunity to combine the first and second floor units into a spacious single family residence while maintaining the 3rd level apartment for rental income. Greeted by a fabulous 35 x 20 foot open front porch and nestled on meticulous grounds you will not be disappointed. The first floor unit has a gracious foyer that leads to a Living/Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Bedroom, Bath and Kitchen.

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Listing details: The second floor offers a Living Room, Den area, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bath. There is an additional room on this level that is currently walled off with access for the 3rd floor unit and can easily be opened back up to an additional bedroom on the second floor. The 3rd floor unit has a private entrance from the back of the property. There is the one bedroom on the second floor that is currently used by this unit. On the 3rd floor there is a kitchen, bedroom, bath and large great room area plus access to balcony and roof top deck with sweeping views of the downtown. Other upgrades include most Marvin windows and doors and new cedar shingle/clapboard exterior siding. Endless possibilities!

Welcome to 1530 E Hewson St, a recently rehabbed home in the heart of Philadelphia’s vibrant Fishtown neighborhood with EV GARAGE PARKING, YARD, ROOF DECK, A FULL 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, and more! This exceptional 2-bedroom, 2-full bathroom home offers 1,788 square feet of meticulously designed living space, highlighted by a host of standout features. Enter through your remote-controlled garage door spacious enough for 1 SUV with newly installed EV charging plug or front door with keyless entry. Inside, the entry hallway with board and batten walls with Venetian plaster leads you to an inviting first floor with a kitchen boasting quartz countertops, a swan neck faucet, and white shaker cabinets. Enjoy seamless access to your private backyard oasis (the first outdoor space of the home) – perfect for relaxing, dining, and grilling and a great space for pets.

Listing details: Ascend the open wooden stairs to a sunlit second floor, featuring a spacious living area, a renovated full bathroom with a playful nod to Philadelphia, and a versatile bedroom with Anderson bay windows, closet, and custom window treatments (which are throughout the whole house). The top floor is dedicated to a large, open layout luxurious master suite. On this floor is a large full master bathroom, with a massive, elegantly tiled shower, board and batten walls and molding, and a generously sized closet. Laundry is conveniently located on this floor with stackable washer/dryer. To top off this luxurious home is the expansive roof deck with panoramic 360-degree views of Philadelphia – an ideal space for entertaining or unwinding in the sun. Located within the coveted Adaire Elementary catchment and just steps away from local favorites like Loco Pez, Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen, Reanimator Coffee, Kalaya, Suraya, Laser Wolf, Mural City Cellars, and WM Mulherins, this home is a true gem in a prime location. ****10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT UNTIL 2034 and a NEW 200 ELECTRIC SERVICE just installed in August! **** Come look then make the investment.