Existing Colonial-era recently renovated farmhouse. This dwelling maintains the historic colonial atmosphere with hardwood floors, exposed beams and white cedar beaded paneling. The house offers two (2)fireplaces, spacious rooms, sunny kitchen, four (4) bedrooms, a large study, den and dining room. A long and private driveway through a wooded setting is provided. In addition, the house is served with a water treatment system for iron removal and a Geothermal heating system which was installed in 2016.All renovations were performed using lead abated and totally lead free.
This farm is a pleasant mix of highly productive acreage and mature forest and floodplain associated with Black's Creek. Currently, organic fruits and vegetables are being grown. Arsenic free soils have been confirmed by soil testing. This farm has been certified organic by NJDOA since 2011 and is currently producing fruits and vegetable crops including 2 acres of mature blueberries and ¾ acre of productive asparagus.
Farm is fully enclosed by 8-ft high woven deer fencing. Hedgerow plantings of arborvitae, sycamore, sweet gum and tulip poplar now provide the buffer required for organic certification as well as providing total seclusion from neighboring properties. In addition, a highly efficient 20 horsepower variable drive irrigation well system provides clean irrigation water that meets the requirements of the new federal food safety regulations.
This Farm was the first farm to be preserved in the state's Farmland Preservation Program and is one of five bordering preserved farms in the heart of historic Chesterfield Township.
