This 2002 center-hall Colonial home for sale was built in 2002 and is in the final stages of renovations - notably the kitchen.  The owners had a long-term idea of opening a Bed and Breakfast on this 32 acre farm in Wantage NJ. 87 Sherman Ridge Road was built with B&B potential in mind but can serve as a spectacular private home too.

Each of the bedrooms in this Colonial home for sale has its own bathroom. One also has a communicating den or library. There is a laundry on each of the 3 levels; no toting wash up and down stairs! The ground floor is a handicap-accessible in-law suite with a private entrance and magnificent "kitchenette."  The in-law bath is an 8-jet Jacuzzi but there is also a huge shower on that level to readily accommodate a seated user.  Additionally, the 32 acre farm at 87 Sherman Ridge Road is on the historic Kilpatrick's Reenactment site.  Sussex County is ripe with mountain lakes, ski slopes, spas and other activities that might suit guests at a Bed and Breakfast.

On June 30, the asking price has been lowered to just $649,999!

2002 Colonial home for sale on 32 acre farm in Wantage NJ

87 Sherman Ridge Road, Wantage, NJ 07461 View Map

Breathtaking, 12 room center-hall Colonial built in 2002 and regularly enhanced. Site of Kilpatrick's Reenactment.

Bed & Breakfast potential, as each bedroom has its own bath. Each floor has a laundry.

Gourmet kitchen - pro stove, center island with prep sink, 2 dishwashers, breakfast bar & table area.

Bolivian rosewood floors in Dining & Living rooms. Both have pocket doors.

1st floor Master suite with bay window seat views. Luxurious bath includes Jacuzzi.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE in-law suite. Private entrance, kitchen, 2 baths - town approved.

SUBDIVIDE - Can carve out at least 1 5-acre lot for another home, per seller's discussions with town.

Details

Asking Price:

Just $725,000

MLS:

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

Sq. Feet:

4600 fin

Lot Size:

32 acres

Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms:

6.5

# of Floors:

3

Garage Size:

2 cars

Year Built:

2002

Some Fine Features:

- Range/Oven
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Kitchen Island
- Hardwood floors

- Basement
- Patio
- Deck
- Grass Lawn
- Fenced Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
- Family room

- Living room
- Dining Room
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Laundry area - inside
- Barn with electric
- Run-in shed for HORSES

Contact Info

Irene Kennedy
Serving Warren & Sussex County, NJ

Main 908-454-1717
Cell 973-493-8216
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Minerals Resort is a lovely and popular vacation spot in Sussex County NJ - about 50 miles from New York City. Even on this off-season weekend, the hotel was fully occupied. The delightful indoor and outdoor pools, spa, fitness center, indoor tennis courts, handball, basketball, sauna and steam room make this a great getaway. Only skiing at Mountain Creek is seasonal! Several of these Vernon NJ condos are for sale.

For information on the optional rental pool that owners may join, see RealtorIrene Blogs about Sussex County NJ Real Estate: Short Sale - Minerals Resort Hotel and Spa - Vernon Vacation or Ski Condo - Income-Producing Sussex County NJ real estate for sale.

Just today following checkout time, I showed a couple from New York City Minerals Resort condos for sale and we wrote up an offer on one! Alas, it is significantly below the list price of $50,000.  Now, remember that there are only two styles of condos. To be in the rental program, each must be in pristine condition and furnished identically. So, we can readily compare apples to apples.

 Over the last 6 months, 2 like Minerals condos sold - $30K and $31K.  As the listing agent for the one currently Under Contract, I can vouch that this sale will be right in line with the others.

 My potential buyers of this Minerals Resort condo are saavy. I showed them this information - also relayed to the listing agent when I called him about our offer.

What would you have offered for an identical Minerals Resort and Hotel condo for sale?

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Closed June 11. Sale price $193,000.

Purchasers were 1st-time home buyers, benefitting from the tax credit.

UPDATE: I'll be hosting an Open House at 3 Laurel Court in Stockholm NJ on Sunday, April 11 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. This 4 bedroom home for sale, priced lower than even the 3 bedrooms in Stockholm, has generated a lot of interest. I predict this will be the first and last Open. So if you are thinking about a vacation home or new residence, come on Sunday!

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Still in time to benefit from the home buyer tax credits, I've just signed listing paperwork on a 4 bedroom, 1 bath Cape Cod. Located in the Stockholm section of Hardyston, this move-in condition home for sale is withing walking distance to one of Sussex County's few NJ Transit stops.  Perfect for commuters or New Yorkers looking for a vacation home in Sussex County! To keep the price under $200,000, the seller is offering this home As-Is, making it one incredible value! 3 Laurel Court

Somewhat backwards, the seller has already purchased his new home: Agent 007 Works Magic - A Sussex County NJ real estate success story. The romantic aspect of this decision is a great one and the new place now is in wonderful shape. So time for me to get this 4 bedroom Stockholm NJ home for sale on the market and sold.  A solid Cape surrounded by woodlands, this will appeal both to year-round residents and those wanting a vacation property in our mountainous county.

Check back (or subscribe!) to be among the first to see interior photos, Open House schedule and other details on 3 Laurel Court home for sale in Stockholm NJ as I post them.

April 1 updated post and video:  RealtorIrene Blogs about Sussex County NJ Real Estate: 4 Bedroom Home for Sale Stockholm NJ - Historic Vacation Spot for New Yorkers

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

Taken off the market, Sept. 4. 2010

This well-cared-for ranch home for sale in Wantage (Branchville NJ zip code) is a Sussex County NJ beauty. Now priced $10000 less! Wonderful wooded setting might make it the rural vacation home you want. Great location between Route 15 and Route 23 makes it an excellent choice for commuters too.

A great new price more than compensates for whatever little tweaks you decide to make!

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Update mid-March 2010: This Frankford NJ ranch home for sale is now professionally staged.

Estate offering this Sussex County NJ ranch home for sale has just reduced the asking price by $5000!  Being sold as-is but the 3 bedroom house in Frankford has been totally redone and is in wonderful, move-in condition! I've never had so much paperwork with a Seller's Disclosure - certification of new septic, water filtration, etc.

And on top of a gleaming ranch home for sale in Frankford-Branchville NJ, you save $5000. How great is that?!

Located right near 3 of Sussex County's lake communities: Culvers Lake, Lake Owassa and Kittatiny Lake, this might make a great vacation home for sale in Sussex County NJ. 11 Worthington Road is about 55 miles from New York City (Manhattan) and even has low-maintenance landscaping, according to the sellers.  It might just be the "county retreat" you have in mind.

Wonderful Ranch Home in Frankford-Branchville - Sussex County NJ - Vacation Property Potential too

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ lake community property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

Given the great Sussex County NJ ski season, I'm fielding countless questions from potential buyers of Great Gorge Village condos. Some of these homes for sale are Short Sales or Foreclosures. This neighborhood is nestled at Mountain Creek ski resort - a plus - and located within the same complex as Minerals Resort & Spa, I have a Short Sale listed. No wonder so many folks are considering vacation homes for sale in Sussex County!

Back in April 2009, I posted some Great Gorge Village market data that received many, many views. As my current potential buyers deserve an update, I figured I'd one again share with all! Whether you're working with me or even another real estate agent, I believe you should have up-to-date information upon which to base your decisions.

My data and analysis are based on information from the Garden State MLS system.

As of January 10, 2010:

All Great Gorge Village NJ condo units, regardless of size (studios, 1 bedroom and larger)

• Active homes for sale - 59 units with an average list price of $214,040.
• Under Contract - 5 units with average list price of $185,340.
• Sold/Closed within last 12 months - 33 units. Average list was $140,989 but average sold price $131,977. Means sale price was about 93% of asking price (at time of sale, not original list prices). Same List-Sale ratio as April 2009. Quite a few of these sales were distressed - short sales or foreclosures in Great Gorge Village.

2 beds, 2+ baths - Great Gorge Village Interior & end units, 4 & 5 rooms

• Actives - 36 units with average list price of $177,115.
• Under Contract - 5 units with average list of $185,340
• Sold/Closed within last 12 months - 15 units. Average list $170,786, average sold price $162,503. (94%)

End units only - all shapes & sizes in Great Gorge Village

• Active listings - 17 units, average asking $221,952.
• Under Contract - 2 units, average list $184,450. 
• Sold/Closed within last 12 months - 13 end units. List averaged $155,873; sold $144,742. (93%)

 2010 Sold/Closed in Great Gorge Village

None reported as of 1/10/2010.

CONDOs for Sale Vernon NJ, includes Great Gorge Village

I'd be delighted to help you with your Sussex County NJ real estate needs, so please do not hesitate to contact me!

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Lots of ski condos and other options are available to you. Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

The estate for this 3 bedroom ranch home for sale in Sussex County NJ completed the last bit of work this week, so it is now ready for us to have a look!  Because Frankford (Branchville zip) is not just around the corner for many buyers considering vacation properties 50 or so miles from New York City, I thought I'd post a video showing the interior of 11 Worthington Road.

Update mid-March 2010: This Frankford NJ ranch home for sale is now professionally staged.

For more details on this great home for sale near 3 Sussex County lake communities and the video on the exterior of 11 Worthington Road, see my post: Wonderful Ranch Home in Frankford-Branchville - Sussex County NJ - Vacation Property Potential too

I am planning to do an Open House at 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ very soon but I'm awaiting a favorable weather forecast. Check back or call me - we don't have to await a clear Sunday to see this totally renovated ranch home for sale!

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

This unit sold on May 20 for $30,000.

Update February 8, 2010 - This Minerals Resort condo in Vernon NJ went under contract last week. There are still other vacation properties for sale around Great Gorge Village and Mountain Creek, so let me know if you'd like information about some of the options available to you!

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This pre-foreclosure vacation condo at Minerals Resort Hotel and Spa in Vernon NJ is listed for sale at just $36000.  Minerals Resort is within the Great Gorge Village compound, nestled at the Mountain Creek ski slopes and home of the acclaimed Minerals Golf Course. Sussex County NJ is also a golf paradise with may other local golf courses - Crystal Springs, Ballyowen, Wild Turkey, Great Gorge, Cascades and Black Bear. Street address is 2 Chamonix Drive, Vernon, NJ.

Income Potential through Minerals Resort's optional condo Rental Pool

The current owner shared his rental statistics, which show that his portion of the 2008 rental-pool income more than covered the annual taxes and maintenance fees on this Minerals Hotel vacation property! Based on his 2009 documentation, rentals of this Minerals Resort getaway condo in Vernon NJ appear equally robust this year. Of course, no guarantees can be made about future rentals, the management's apportionment of such income down the line, etc.

Moreover, you could opt not to have your Minerals Resort condo be part of the rental pool at all. Especially as this Vernon hotel-style condo is a Short Sale, you may want to keep every weekend open for you, family, friends, employees, etc. Sussex County NJ is a year-round vacation destination, just about 50 miles from New York City.

Take a peek at my series on Sussex County NJ Vacation Homes & Resort Properties for Sale or just enjoy the video on this Minerals Hotel preforeclosure condo:

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County& works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

11 Worthington Road, Frankford NJ, is a totally renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home for sale at just $239,900. Given a shared zip code it sometimes is cited as Branchville real estate; see Google Maps. Located very near Culver Lake, Lake Owassa and Kittatinny Lake, this will appeal to many considering Sussex County vacation properties, as well as full-time residents.

Update mid-March 2010: This Frankford-Branchville NJ ranch home for sale is now professionally staged.

New incentive Feb. 11: Choose your Washer/Dryer or Fridge for this Ranch Home for sale Frankford-Branchville NJ

My experience is that renovated ranch homes for sale in Sussex County NJ are highly sought by:

• Downsizing buyers who have tired of fixing up homes;
• First-time home buyers with little knowledge or time for "sweat equity";
• Those wanting a lower-maintenance single-family home near one of Sussex County NJ's lake communities.

Freshly painted with new carpet throughout, 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ is a gem. Given the heirs paid for a new septic system and water filtration system in the last couple months, potential buyers will be delighted with the documented improvements and certifications - as well as the attractive pricing.

I'm extra excited because this is the first listing directly stemming from my blogging about Sussex County NJ real estate. I'm about to work on the video of the interior and will be posting it soon.

If you're not yet working with an agent: for your Sussex County NJ requirements, please contact me directly to help you with 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ - or any other real estate need!

Vacation Properties in Sussex County NJ

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property or ski condo? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene Kennedy via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

My series on Sussex County NJ vacation homes and posts pertaining to Highland Lakes have sparked a lot of interest. Many looking for a vacation getaway in Sussex County live far away. Although I'm always glad to personally introduce potential buyers to real estate close to ski slopes and mountain lakes, I've decided to share my new vacation map guide to Highland Lakes NJ. This area is very convient to Mountain Creek ski slopes and other area amenities such as Minerals Resort and Spa.

While the Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association posts some great info online, I needed a visual that shows boat docks and beaches with lifeguards (although not in December). HLCC kindly provided a basic map of Highland Lakes, Vernon NJ that I could tweak and dot with a color code. Now I have a great (copyrighted) tool for buyers looking for vacation homes for sale within Sussex County, especially if they are interested in the Highland Lakes community.

Here's a peek for those considering Sussex County NJ vacation real estate:

Perfect, no. But it beats me with multiple highlighter pens for each potential buyer of a Highland Lakes vacation getaway home for sale!

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.