This Historic Home Was Formerly The Somerset Courthouse

MILLSTONE, NJ — Built in 1795 this home sits on the Millstone River Scenic Byways trail, which has been an important corridor to New Jersey’s Revolutionary history.

• Address: 1393 Main St, Millstone, New Jersey
• Price: $449,000
• Square Feet: 3,306
• Bedrooms: Four
• Bathrooms: Three
• Built: 1795
• Features: Spectacular four-to-five bedroom, three-bath multi-use property is located in historic Millstone Borough, formerly Somerset Courthouse, on the Millstone River Scenic Byways trail, which over the years has been an important corridor for both economic and military activity and key to New Jersey’s Revolutionary history. This historic property is located on Main Street, which is positioned along the historic Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route and is known for its wide range of historic homes of architectural interest. It is just steps away from the Delaware Raritan bike and walking trail clear to Princeton. This property was the original home to the Millstone Post Office, the heartbeat of Somerset Courthouse in its first hundred years, and still contains the original postal counter. It sits adjacent to where the Somerset Courthouse once stood prior to being burned down during the American Revolution. The home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as is the entire village of Millstone. The home has been brought up to today's standards without losing the charm of the time period in which it was originated. All rooms have been renovated including a newly remodeled 3-room master suite with a bedroom, 10-by-17 walk-in closet, plus a 9-by-11 full bathroom with tub. Historic features still present in the home include the original slate fireplace with a replicated hearth of 18th century brick from the Van Buren House located next door, many walls are original plaster, original brick 18th century Dutch style arched chimney in the attic, original Dutch door, many original panel doors with hand forged locks and hardware. A new “colonial inspired” fireplace mantel designed by Millstone River Fine Craftsmen, 10 foot ceilings, great woodwork, and tall windows add to this home's character. Other updates include a new boiler with a 10 year warranty and new radiator lines in 2017, two new radiators added in 2016, existing radiators have been recently bled, flushed, and checked, and the basement was converted to a walk-out with new cement floors. Use your imagination for a business with the storefront or turn it into the ultimate family room or in-law suite. This home was selected to be elevated as part of FEMA’s Environmental Assessment of Millstone Residential Structure Relocation and Elevations. The elevation was completed in 2016, adding 140 square feet of living space, including a heated sunroom, and eliminating the need for flood insurance for the living spaces.

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