House with garden and terrace Dennis (United States)
Attention entrepreneurs and early American history lovers. The Falkinburge estate is your opportunity to own a piece of Cape May County history and write its next chapter. Visit and you will be excited by all the possibilities this unique, one-of-a-kind property has to offer. The approximately 10 acre estate began with a small home built in 1760 and was expanded upon several times over the next few decades. The Falkinburge house, a fabulous three-story center hall colonial home was built in 1801 leaving the original home in place to house the staff. In 1835 a center home connecting the two was added. The estate, entirely on dry land, also includes a 1870 church, post and beam barn, pole barn, 3 cleared acres – perfect for a vineyard, several 200 year old trees, and so much more. Lovingly restored by the present owners, the Joseph Falkinburge home is a shining example of turn of 19th century architecture. Enter through the covered front porch and marvel at its central grand staircase with a formal living room, and a formal dining room with period chandelier, and both with gas fireplaces, off to either side. The original red pine floors run throughout, and the original architectural finishes are amazingly intact. The second floor, also with 9 ½ foot ceilings, finds two large bedrooms and a bathroom. Continue up to the third floor with two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchenette. An incredible wine cellar completes this “front” home. With brick arches, brick and stone walls, and tiled floor you will undoubtedly want to spend many hours here, playing games, sipping wine, conversing with friends… A rear section is walled off and holds the homes mechanicals. You may access the exterior patio through a stairway from the wine cellar. In the “middle house” the first floor holds the breakfast room, sunny modern kitchen with bay window, laundry room, powder room, and a covered porch. A large bedroom with his & hers walk in closets complete the second floor. Beyond the middle section is the original 1760 house which offers the possibility as the perfect “owners home” with the rest of the property offered as a Bed and Breakfast. The first floor of the original 1760 home has its own living room, kitchen, enclosed porch, and private outdoor seating area. The second floor holds a large bedroom and new modern bathroom. The 1812 post and beam barn proudly stands waiting for its next owner to restore it in their vision. It was constructed with wood dowels - not a single nail was used to build this piece of history. A modern 30 x 50 pole barn is fitted with 38, owner owned, solar panels which provide electricity for the home. The historic 1870 church was newly acquired by the sellers to complete their vision for the estate. A small section of the property which includes the home is on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Ask to see the survey showing the boundary of the preserved space. This amazing estate offers so many possibilities. The current owners have received permission from Dennis Township to open a Bed & Breakfast and have 14 dedicated parking spaces. Or perhaps you have always wanted to open a winery. The required minimum 3 acres for a vineyard have already been cleared and awaits you. The pole barn offers the possibility of your production space. Or maybe you have dreamed of boutique wedding venue. The church is perfect for many different ceremonies. The patio offers the possibility of a beautiful space for outdoor celebrations and perhaps the massive barn could be restored into a unique event space. And the home is the perfect place for your wedding party or other guests to stay. The property also offers the possibility of subdivision for a new owner to sell or develop. There truly are so many exciting opportunities to explore. Make an appointment today to walk this historic estate and let your imagination run wild.
… $1,995,000
By Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty
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