253 Hopewell Road Medford, NJ 08053

Sometimes, an opportunity comes on the market that’s just unique, presenting historical charm and character,laced with modern updates and conventional style. This home at 253 Hopewell Road originally served as astagecoach stop in the early 20th century. You can see and feel the history as you wander through. This homeoffers a combination of wonderful original spaces, intertwined with modern updates and decor. Each room isan adventure and is centered on almost .7 acres of lovely estate. To access the property, turn on Devon Ave.You will be greeted by a gated circular driveway and lovely pine trees for shade with ample parking.You enter the home through a large entry purpose room that also hosts your laundry area, sauna and anadjacent shower stall, wonderful storage and provides access to a large, 2 car garage. Then, enter the homeand you’re in a large modern kitchen that feels like southern Italy, and includes a third fireplace. It’s perfect forgourmet cooking and entertaining. In the pass to the dining room, you will find a fabulous, upgraded powderroom. From the kitchen you can head into your enclosed screened porch with access to a large deck or passthrough into the dining room. That’s where you will feel the history of the home. Lovely wood on the walls, afirst gas fireplace, and stairs to the 2nd floor. Walk through the dining room into a formal family room. Itfeatures your second gas fireplace, hand hewn ceiling beams, a large picture window with nature views andanother access to the screened porch. Then, head on over to your lovely primary suite. Large, spaciousbedroom with picture window and private door to access the backyard and an updated full bath, tucked in theend of the home for peace and quiet from the world. The second-floor stairs are in the dining room, and youwill definitely feel the history as you wander the second floor. Lots of storage, lovely wood walls, 3 largebedrooms, 2nd full bath with a jacuzzi tub, and a large attic space that can be a craft room, an office orwhatever else you may think of.Now, let’s explore the grounds. There is a fenced grassy yard that’s perfect for children and pets to gathersafely with automatic irrigation system, a lovely deck, patio, a large back yard with access to the lake beach,lots of space to garden, enjoy the outdoors and have fun. Other important features: whole house Generacgenerator, septic system installed in 2013, public water, 2-year-old HVAC system, gas and no oil!This is a fantastic location: easy short walk to Taunton Lake from the front of your home. Or use a private pathat the back of the property that takes you straight to the beach and the lake, walk to a private dock and canoerack. And be a member of Old Taunton Colony Club! This includes an annual summer picnic with live music,fishing derby, canoe races, movies under the stars, Fall bonfire, trick or treat docks and Easter egg hunt, plusmore. You will have to explore this home and the grounds in great detail to appreciate everything that it has tooffer! Schedule your appointment today and don’t miss this unique opportunity: lovely history by the lake.