Rippling Run Farm
Set back from the road and approached by a stately drive, the heart of Rippling Run Farm is a well-maintained Federal Colonial set on over seven park-like acres. An expansive -acre stocked pond attracts a variety of birds and wildlife. Dependencies include a stone milk house and a restored two story studio/office highlighted by hand hewn timbers, a full bath and kitchenette. This building and the adjacent bank barn overlook an indoor/outdoor party pavilion, perfect for entertaining by the pond.The thoughtfully updated main residence features timbered ceilings, pumpkin pine floors, fine millwork and three wood-burning fireplaces. Three staircases access the upstairs bedrooms, including a versatile primary wing. This space includes the bedroom, a walk-in closet, additional closets and the convenience of one full bath as well as a powder room. Three additional bedrooms with adjoining full baths complete this level.Central to the floor plan is an updated kitchen featuring an original walk-in fireplace, a tiger maple-topped center island, soapstone and butcher block countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking stove. Formal living and dining formal rooms flank the entrance hall. Another exceptional feature is a two-story wing where a library/office is filled with bookcases and cozy nooks for reading or just relaxing. It has a staircase to a bedroom and full bath. This wing has its own private entrance.An oversized screened porch overlooks picturesque grounds, a scenic spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Bird watchers will be enchanted as they stroll through the woods, and gardeners will delight in the sequence of bloom through the seasons. Updates include dual central air conditioning, multi-zone hot water baseboard heating, alarm systems, and a 20 kW generator which even aerates the pond. Filled with character, this property is warm and welcoming and can serve as a multigenerational compound. The outdoor party pavilion could convert to a chicken house if keeping animals is a priority.Clinton Township in Hunterdon County is recognized for its picturesque scenery, including the historic riverfront Red Mill in Clinton town, the most-photographed spot in the state. Round Valley Reservoir Recreation Area invites camping, fishing, boating, swimming, cross-country skiing and sledding, while canoeing on the South Branch of the Raritan River is another favorite pastime. The Blue Ribbon school district includes award-winners North Hunterdon High School and Round Valley Middle School, and this progressive district also focuses on STEM programming. Rural in nature, Clinton Township's central location is about an hour from either New York City or Philadelphia.

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