260 Pottersville Road Chester Twp., NJ — $3,395,000

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Black River Farm is a picturesque property located in a section of Chester Township known for its equestrian properties and large country estates. The land encompasses 52 acres of preserved farmland.

A long, gravel driveway leads past a pond and fenced pastureland to the main residence.

The main residence is an antique Colonial Revival, with later additions and renovations.

This extensive property offers multiple outbuildings including a renovated 2-bedroom cottage, timber frame bank barn and chicken coop.

The Gunite pool was constructed in 2011, and the pool pavilion was built in 2020.

The antique timber frame bank barn dates back to circa 1890.

The barn entrance, with views of the property.

The top floor of the barn has a soaring two story ceiling with an original timber frame.

A beautiful view of the property from the top floor of the barn.

The library has four walls of custom built bookshelves over cabinetry and a wood-burning fireplace.

A powder room sits outside the library and entrance vestibule on the first floor.

The sun-filled dining room has a wood-burning fireplace and views of the front of the property.

The dining room has a barn wood wall with a floor-to-ceiling wine bottle display and custom accent lighting.

The butler's pantry has two walls of glass front display cabinets, wood countertops, and painted wood cabinetry.

A view of the dining room to the open staircase and living room.

The main staircase to the second floor sits between the dining room and living room.

The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, a Dutch door to a covered porch entry, and barn wood columns.

The family room has a wood-burning fireplace, a built-in projector, and a retractable movie screen.

Five deep-set double hung windows with interior wood shutters offer panoramic views of the property.

The family room includes two doors to the side terrace.

A second powder room on the first floor sits adjacent to the family room.

An open informal dining area with a coffered ceiling.

The kitchen has custom white cabinetry, soapstone countertops, and a center island.

The kitchen has stainless appliances, glass front display cabinets, and a wall of windows above the sink.

An arched entry leads to a set-up sitting room with a gas fireplace.

The snack pantry sits between the kitchen and living room, with access to the laundry room and back staircase.

The laundry room has two walls of custom cabinetry with a soapstone countertop and gray brick backsplash.

The primary bedroom sits on one end of the second floor, with a wood-burning fireplace and a walk-in closet.

The primary bathroom has two chrome and marble custom sinks with polished chrome faucets and wall mounted oval mirrors.

The primary bathroom includes a built-in vanity with a marble vanity top, and a walk-in shower with marble walls and floor.

An arched entry leads into a second bedroom with three windows with views of the farm.

A full bathroom across from Bedroom 2 has a custom vanity with marble vanity top, a shower over bathtub, and a double hung window.

The main staircase leads to a long hallway that runs the width of the residence.

The third bedroom has three casement windows, two closets, and a balcony overlooking the main staircase.

A full bathroom with a pedestal sink, an original clawfoot bathtub, and one double window.

An arched entry from the hallway leads two steps down to a sitting room, adjoining Bedrooms 4 and 5 and full bathroom 4.

A sunny bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace and three windows offering views of the front and side of the farm.

The fifth bedroom has a fitted closet and two windows with views of the side and back of the farm.

A full bathroom with a porcelain pedestal sink, a shower over bathtub with white subway tile walls, and a double hung window with a custom valance.

A lounge room adjoins the back hallway and has a vaulted ceiling and eight double hung windows.

A flagstone patio behind the kitchen features an outdoor kitchen with bluestone countertops, built-in gas grill, and two-burner gas cooktop.

The view from the front porch of the cottage looks towards an expansive lawn, another barn, the detached garage and the main residence.

Bluestone stepping stones outline the sitting area around the pool, which includes a diving board, a retractable cover and a built-in basketball hoop.

This enclosed area features a bluestone patio, above-ground spa and outdoor kitchen.

The pool pavilion has a covered seating area and a vaulted ceiling with corrugated clear roof.

The outdoor stone kitchen has a propane gas grill, sink, refrigerator and a fire pit in the corner. It adjoins the patio with the spa and pavilion.

Stone walkways lead behind the residence to the detached 3-car garage.

The chicken coop has a fieldstone foundation and an enclosed fenced area.

The corn crib has been recently renovated with a new metal roof and new metal walls.

The preserved property is surrounded by parkland and includes woodland views, open fields, a brook, pond, and established perennial gardens.

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Chester Twp.

260 Pottersville Road | Chester Twp.

$3,395,000 | 5 Beds | 7 Baths (5 Full, 2 Half) | 5,489 Sq. Ft.

"Black River Farm" - A 52-acre preserved farm located in a bucolic section of Chester Township that is renown for its country estates and equestrian properties. The land is sublime and surrounded by parkland and other preserved farms, ensuring that the tranquility and natural beauty of Black River Farm will remain in perpetuity. A long gravel driveway crosses fenced pastureland and a meandering brook to reach the main residence - a stately antique Colonial Revival. This enchanting home was originally built in the 1700's, expanded in the mid-1800's and has been restored and renovated over the past twenty years by the current homeowners. Throughout the home, modern amenities have been thoughtfully blended with many of the original architectural details. The kitchen was expanded to include a large island, ample cabinetry, informal dining area and a sitting room with fireplace. Outbuildings and other amenities include a two-story cottage with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms that was renovated in 2022, an antique (circa 1890) two-story timber frame bank barn used for social events, a pool pavilion with an open lounge that adjoins an outdoor kitchen and spa, a detached three-car garage, an equipment barn with garage space for two more vehicles, a renovated corn crib, a chicken coop, a fieldstone spring house and a heated Gunite pool framed by a level lawn and bluestone patio. Throughout the farm, there are spellbinding views of this incredible setting. GSMLS 3890771

Directions to property: Route 206 in Chester to Pottersville Road. Follow Pottersville Road to "Black River Farm". Sign a

MLS Listing ID:

GSMLS 3890771

Listing Status

Status of the Listing.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Pricing

Pricing information for this listing.

List Price:

$3,395,000

Basic Property Information

Fields containing basic information about the property.

Property Type:

Residential

Property Sub Type:

Single Family Detached

Primary Market Area:

Chester Twp.

Address:

260 Pottersville Road, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2432, U.S.A.

County:

Morris

Latitude:

40.7571400

Longitude:

-74.7150700

Directions:

Route 206 in Chester to Pottersville Road. Follow Pottersville Road to "Black River Farm". Sign a

Public Remarks:

Community Information

Elementary:

Dickerson

Middle:

Bragg

High:

W.M.Mendha

Building Details

Details about the building on a property.

Architectural Style:

Colonial

Year Built:

1770

New Construction:

Living Area:

5,489

Basement:

Bilco-Style Door, Crawl Space, Unfinished

Interior:

Bar-Wet, Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cedar Closets, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet

Fireplaces:

Yes

Construction

Roof:

Asphalt Shingle, Metal

Exterior:

Clapboard, Stone

Exterior Features:

Barbeque, Barn/Stable, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed

DisabilityFeatures:

Energy Information:

Electric, Gas-Propane

Porch:

Deck:

Room Details

Details about the rooms in the building.

Total Rooms:

Total Bedrooms:

Total Bathrooms:

Total Full-Bathrooms:

Total Half-Bathrooms:

Master Bedroom

Dimensions:

15x22

Level:

Second

Second Bedroom

Dimensions:

16x16

Level:

Second

Third Bedroom

Dimensions:

13x15

Level:

Second

Fourth Bedroom

Dimensions:

12x16

Level:

Second

Dining Room

Dimensions:

15x19

Level:

First

Family Room

Dimensions:

21x24

Level:

First

Kitchen

Dimensions:

10x23

Level:

First

Living Room

Dimensions:

16x19

Level:

First

Other One

Dimensions:

9x16

Level:

Second

Other Two

Dimensions:

19x19

Level:

First

Other Three

Dimensions:

14x16

Level:

First

Other Four

Dimensions:

10x13

Level:

First

Master Bathroom

Level:

Second

Utilities

Information about utilities available on the property.

Heating System:

1 Unit, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone

Cooling System:

4+ Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling

Water Heating System:

Oil

Water Source:

Private, Well

Sewer:

Private, Septic, Septic 5+ Bedroom Town Verified

Lot/Land Details

Details about the lots and land features included on the property.

Acres:

Lot Size (Dimensions):

52.00 AC

Waterfront:

Water Body Category:

Pond

Lot Features

Driveway:

1 Car Width, Circular, Gravel

Parking Type:

1 Car Width, Circular, Gravel

Total Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Pool:

Yes

Fence:

Public Record

Parcel Number:

2307-00015-0000-00009-0000-

Lot Number:

Annual Tax:

$33,451.00

Property Zoning:

Residential

Listing Dates

Dates involved in the transaction.

Listing Entry Date/Time:

3/14/2024

Contract Details

Details about the listing contract.

Exclusions:

On file with listing broker.

Possession:

P.O.T.

Listing Participants

Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.

Listing Office Name:

TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

CENTURY 21 Semiao and Associates

260 Pottersville Road Chester Twp., NJ — $3,395,000

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