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New York Post
6 days ago
- General
- New York Post
One of NYC's oldest occupied homes is up for sale in Harlem
A piece of NYC history is on sale on East 128th Street. A pre-Civil War clapboard townhouse — widely considered to be the one of the oldest occupied single-family dwellings in Harlem — has hit the market for $3.25 million. Tucked between two larger and much newer buildings, the ornamented, light green exterior of the home appears much the same today as it did in the 1800's. 9 The townhome's whimsical facade has been lovingly maintained as the neighborhood has evolved. Max Mural Photography The interiors, on the other hand, have undergone a radical makeover. A 1981 landmark report recognized the property as one of Harlem's few surviving frame houses, calling it 'remarkably intact.' It was constructed in 1864, according to the report, back when Harlem was just a semi-rural suburb. The quaint holdout was among the first wave of fashionable row houses on East 128th Street — one of Harlem's first residential developments. The eclectic gem was built in the once-trendy French Second Empire style, defined by mansard roofs, dormer windows and ornamental flourishes. 9 The pre-Civil War home is a miraculous holdout from Harlem's first wave of residential development. Max Mural Photography 9 An illustration of rural Harlem in 1869, before the neighborhood joined New York City. NYPL 9 Ornamental scrollwork and gingerbread carpentry adorn the wide front porch. Max Mural Photography 9 Original molding, fireplaces and ceramic ceiling medallions remain, but with a fresh coat of paint. Max Mural Photography Its neighbors were demolished and replaced over the years, but this stalwart survivor stood the test of time. The four-story structure last traded hands for $3.6 million in 2015. The pricey purchase made headlines, with outlets reporting buyer Jack Stephenson's plans to host a musical nonprofit in the home. That arrangement eventually ended in a legal dispute, however, and the property is now owner occupied. 9 The entryway to the four-story home. Max Mural Photography The home, which spans 3,225 square feet of living space in addition to an unfinished basement, has been aggressively updated over the past decade. Practical improvements included all new plumbing and electrical systems, as well as modern amenities like walk-in closets, a backyard irrigation system and an open-concept kitchen. While the subzero refrigerator may not be period accurate, plenty of original details remain. Stephenson restored and painted the original fireplaces and molding, according to the listing, as well as the ceramic medallions that crown the home's 12-foot ceilings. 9 The home received new hardwood floors after 2015. Max Mural Photography 9 The open-concept kitchen. Max Mural Photography 9 The large backyard terrace, also remodeled. Max Mural Photography The exterior received a fresh coast of paint as well, listing agent Matthew Langer of Weichert Realtors told The Post, and the backyard's cedar siding was completely replaced. Despite the massive renovations, the current sale marks a $350,000 discount from the $3.6 million deal in 2015. Langer said that today's $3.25 million price tag was set by an independent appraiser. It's possible that the comparatively pricey 2015 sale reflected one buyer's enthusiasm for the property's history, rather than its market value. Still, the clapboard abode is a true standout among Harlem's for-sale single-family homes. 'There's a couple of brownstones, but this is the last wood framed house that I've seen,' Langer said.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You could own this 50-acre NJ farm with a cider orchard and farmhouse
In the northwestern most region of New Jersey is a sprawling 50-acre farm that was once run down and dilapidated. But over the last 24 years, it has been transformed into an agricultural venture with an orchard, a cider-making facility and a historic, but updated, farmhouse. And now it's for sale. Known as Colonial Cider, this new and improved property at 25 Clove Road in Wantage is on the market for $1.399 million. While the farm originally dates back to the 1700s, Christine and Marc Tremain — the duo behind Team Tremain at Weichert Realtors and the property's listing agents — said the current owner was dedicated to revitalizing the land when he purchased it in 2001. "He's been slowly working on this vision and his dream to make this property into a destination of agricultural tourism for the area," Christine said. The expansive Sussex County farm — which officially became preserved farmland in 2017 as part of the Sussex County Farmland Preservation Program — features a large dairy barn that has been renovated into a fully approved commercial cider-making facility, equipped with apple crushers, fermentation vessels and filtration equipment, among other things. The current owner had also created an 18-acre organic orchard on the property that consists of 20 different 200-year-old American apple varieties. Christine said there are also other fruits that grow on the farm, including blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches and plums. "There's also a whole host of English, French and Spanish pear trees that can be used to make Perry wine, which is currently a very undertapped market," she said. More beautiful views: Naples beachfront property tied to L.L. Bean family on the market for $40 million And while the property is accessible on Clove Road, Marc said the current owner had also put in a second entrance behind the farm off of Skytop Road that acts as an entryway for guests visiting the cidery, "He removed a lot of these stone walls that were around the farm, and a lot of those stones from the walls actually wound up becoming the foundation for the farm road that he wound up building to access the property off of Skytop Road," he said. The farmhouse, which was initially built in 1740 and had several additions, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also features a spacious front porch, two wood burning stoves, original oak and pine flooring and an abundance of both wood and stone detailing. Marc said the current owner modernized the property and made it more functional for today's use. He installed new insulation and windows, shored up the home's foundation, got a new roof and updated the electrical system. Marc said he made sure to preserve the historic home's classic farmhouse aesthetic. Additionally, there is an acre of land on the property that is specifically designated to be used for the creation of a new residential dwelling. To go along with all of those features, Christine said that whoever ends up purchasing the property will also receive the farm's Plenary Winery license. Obtained under the LLC Colonial Cider, she said the license is brand new and has never been used. The license — which permits both wholesale and retail — allows the property to grow and cultivate grapes or fruit on at least three acres on, or adjacent to, the winery or cidery. It also allows the property to produce any fermented wines, as well as to blend, fortify and treat wines. "It is an extremely specific property. The demographic that wants this is very, very small," Christine said. "We find that a lot of the calls we're getting are people that are interested in organic farming and they're interested in homesteading, and we're just so close to finding the right buyer." Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at MMcGay@ This article originally appeared on Colonial Cider NJ farm for sale comes with cider-making facility
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You could own this 50-acre NJ farm with a cider orchard, and farmhouse
In the northwestern most region of New Jersey is a sprawling 50-acre farm that was once run down and dilapidated. But over the last 24 years, it has been transformed into an agricultural venture with an orchard, a cider-making facility and a historic, but updated, farmhouse. And now it's for sale. Known as Colonial Cider, this new and improved property at 25 Clove Road in Wantage is on the market for $1.399 million. While the farm originally dates back to the 1700s, Christine and Marc Tremain — the duo behind Team Tremain at Weichert Realtors and the property's listing agents — said the current owner was dedicated to revitalizing the land when he purchased it in 2001. "He's been slowly working on this vision and his dream to make this property into a destination of agricultural tourism for the area," Christine said. The expansive Sussex County farm — which officially became preserved farmland in 2017 as part of the Sussex County Farmland Preservation Program — features a large dairy barn that has been renovated into a fully approved commercial cider-making facility, equipped with apple crushers, fermentation vessels and filtration equipment, among other things. The current owner had also created an 18-acre organic orchard on the property that consists of 20 different 200-year-old American apple varieties. Christine said there are also other fruits that grow on the farm, including blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches and plums. "There's also a whole host of English, French and Spanish pear trees that can be used to make Perry wine, which is currently a very undertapped market," she said. And while the property is accessible on Clove Road, Marc said the current owner had also put in a second entrance behind the farm off of Skytop Road that acts as an entryway for guests visiting the cidery, "He removed a lot of these stone walls that were around the farm, and a lot of those stones from the walls actually wound up becoming the foundation for the farm road that he wound up building to access the property off of Skytop Road," he said. The farmhouse, which was initially built in 1740 and had several additions, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also features a spacious front porch, two wood burning stoves, original oak and pine flooring and an abundance of both wood and stone detailing. Marc said the current owner modernized the property and made it more functional for today's use. He installed new insulation and windows, shored up the home's foundation, got a new roof and updated the electrical system. Marc said he made sure to preserve the historic home's classic farmhouse aesthetic. Additionally, there is an acre of land on the property that is specifically designated to be used for the creation of a new residential dwelling. To go along with all of those features, Christine said that whoever ends up purchasing the property will also receive the farm's Plenary Winery license. Obtained under the LLC Colonial Cider, she said the license is brand new and has never been used. The license — which permits both wholesale and retail — allows the property to grow and cultivate grapes or fruit on at least three acres on, or adjacent to, the winery or cidery. It also allows the property to produce any fermented wines, as well as to blend, fortify and treat wines. "It is an extremely specific property. The demographic that wants this is very, very small," Christine said. "We find that a lot of the calls we're getting are people that are interested in organic farming and they're interested in homesteading, and we're just so close to finding the right buyer." Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at MMcGay@ This article originally appeared on Colonial Cider NJ farm for sale comes with cider-making facility
