$550,000
FOR SALE324 Welchville Rd
Mannington, Nj, 08079
MLS #NJSA2017644
Subdivision: None Available
Building: -
3 Beds
2/- Baths
3232 sqft
$ 170.17 /sqft
Dating back to the 1680s, the storied estate known as Forkland stands as one of Salem Countyx2019;s most treasured historic residencesx2014;so distinctive that it had been verified by This Old House. Set amid sweeping farmland, this remarkable property blends preserved earlyx2011;American craftsmanship with the comfort of modern living. The original 1680s log cabin remains at the heart of the home, where authentic exposed log walls create an atmosphere rich with history. In the 1790s, a brick addition was constructed, showcasing four corner fireplaces that anchor the home with timeless character.The colonial kitchen assumes the character of a true 17th-century workroom, preserved within the original cabin walls and centered around a commanding hearth that once sustained daily life. Its great fireplacex2014;still crowned with the early cedar mantlex2014;retains the iron fittings and period hardware that would have supported cooking, heating, and the rhythms of an early colonial household. Custom cabinetry crafted from heart pine reclaimed from the attic eaves adds warmth and authenticity. Set on 7 picturesque acres of open fields and wooded land that backs to Swedes Run Stream, the property offers both privacy and natural beauty. Inside, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and approximately 3,232 square feet of living space. It boasts built-in cabinetry, shelving, exposed beams, an enclosed porch/breezeway ideal for relaxation, and a finished walk-up attic for storage or additional living space.A rare opportunity to own a piece of early American historyx2014;lovingly preserved, thoughtfully updated, and nationally recognized.
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