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1868 Route 542, 
New Gretna, NJ 08224

$1,250,000


5

Beds


3

Baths


3,155

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Harry Disbrow

Last updated:

May 1, 2025, 02:04 PM

MLS#

NJBL2084836

Source:

BRIGHTMLS

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About This Home

1868 Route 542

This once-in-a-lifetime 5 acre Estate has been constructed and owned by the same family for 40 years. It is surrounded by thousands of serene N.J. Preservation Trust acres. Sit on one of the many decks and observe Bald Eagles, Red Tail Hawks, deer and hundreds of bird species. Take a short walk along The Wading River and watch otters play, hawks fish, and muskrats and mink build homes. The recently remodeled 4,000 sq.ft. 5 bedroom, 3 bath main residence features a modern chef's kitchen, large dining room, media room, sun-room, spacious family room/den with Massive Jersey Stone fireplace, basement with wood stove, metal roof, hardy plank siding, Geo-thermal heat and air with radiant floor heat, 400 amp electrical service (with 30kw Kohler generator backup), Anderson windows, outside shower, large deck with electric awning. 1.5 acres are landscaped and irrigated. High ground, Sandy storm did not affect this home. The 3,600 sq.ft. Boat house includes a fully finished office with internet and TV, main cave with wood burning stove, garage, inside dry boat storage, tractor shed, bathroom with dual shower, Anderson windows and a large 2nd story deck facing the Wading River. Inside and outside staircases and a woodshed finish off the amenity list. A separate septic system services this building. All utilities are underground. There is a fresh water artesian pond on the property. The custom kitchen includes a DACOR 6 burner gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, (2) Fisher&Paykel drawer dishwashers, custom cabinetry and much more. The rear trex deck is 20x50 +/- and has a large automatic awning. The square footage inputted in MLS represents both the home and boat house.,Apartment Above Garage

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1974

Price Summary

1,250,000

$396 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

NJBL2084836

Last Updated:

May 1, 2025, 02:04 PM

Added:

21 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

3,155 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Contemporary

Building Area:

3,155 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1974


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

200,811


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,250,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$396 per Sq. Ft.

1868 Route 542
Source:BRIGHTMLS
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