Buyers in New Jersey’s real estate market often go straight to the Internet to find out about the latest listings, additional home information, or community amenities.  But sometimes learning about the history of a property is simply the result of the long-lost art of conversation.  A perfect example of that is a land sale that took place in the Washington Valley section of Morris Township.  The property, totaling just over four acres, was sold by Turpin’s Mendham office in 1999.

Barbara Barisonek, currently the Chatham Office Manager and Vice President of Business Development, relates a firsthand story from the former property owners about the land’s unusual background.  “The information on the property when we bought it was strictly word-of-mouth, but from ‘old timers’ who had lived in Washington Valley for a long time.  According to the stories, the property with its log cabin was originally a Boy Scout camp.  No one could ever give me a timeframe as to when it stopped being a Boy Scout camp.”  While the location of the Boy Scout camp was never confirmed, it was local lore that added some color to the sale, Barbara notes.

The owners continued their story, adding, “Apparently the property had been unused for several years before we bought it.  When we started building our house, neighbors were annoyed that they had lost their private park with a cabin and pond.”  Barbara reports that the cabin is still on the property, and the new home is like a private oasis with a swimming pool in the backyard amid the peaceful surroundings.

Turpin successfully marketed this parcel of land, prime acreage which included a stocked pond and stream set back from Gaston Road at the end of a long drive on a flag lot.  It is an enviable location minutes from downtown Morristown and near the protected land that comprises Washington Valley.  “It was a wonderful property to market,” Barbara adds.

Situated on 3.1 level acres in the scenic Washington Valley section of Mendham Township, this all-new stone and stucco-accented manor home awaits the future owner’s distinctive finishing touches.  A rare opportunity exists in terms of both value and location; this custom home is just minutes from historic Morristown for the New York-bound train, shopping, dining and more.  Completion of this exceptional residence is on schedule for a quick closing.

 Inside, the 13-room open and flowing floor plan consists of five bedrooms, four full baths and two powder rooms.  Garage parking for three cars is an added bonus.  Starting on the main floor, well-appointed gathering areas include a formal dining room, chef’s center island kitchen, breakfast room, formal living room, family room and library.  Stone, tile and wood flooring add depth and character to the inviting rooms.   Upstairs, the spacious bedrooms overlook the open and wooded property.  Stylish baths are fitted with remarkable fixtures and finishes.  The basement offers walk-out access and can be finished for future living space.

 State-of-the-art home systems include multiple zones of gas hot water heat, central air conditioning, central vacuum, well water, private septic and underground utilities.

 Buyers who are looking for new construction with near-immediate occupancy will want to investigate this outstanding custom-built residence.  Representing a wonderful value at $1,950,000, this Mendham home for sale exceeds all the requirements of an ultimate dream home.