16 E PROSPECT ST Hopewell, NJ 08525

Built in the early 1900s and owned by only three families in the past century, this quaint farmhouse-style home combines its original storybook charm with modern renovations that make it comfortable and welcoming today. In summer, mature wisteria transforms the front porch into a secret garden, while the fully fenced backyard becomes a shady oasis with curly willow, weeping cherry, Persian ironwood, lilac, laurel, and a garden pond complete with goldfish. Stone walkways frame a large raised deck perfect for outdoor entertaining, On the home s ground level, the living room with wood-burning fireplace is open to a dining room with built-in corner cabinet, and four tall windows. The kitchen, separated from the dining room by the original swinging oak door, has solid hickory cabinets, Corian countertops, a five-burner gas stove, and over the sink, a deep bay window overlooking a hosta and fern-lined stone path. At the back of the home off the kitchen, the light-filled family room with a second wood-burning fireplace looks out to the backyard gardens. A half bath and laundry room, and a spacious coat closet are near the driveway-side entrance.On the second level, two corner bedrooms with large windows share a hall bath with twin sinks. A sunny bonus room is ready to serve as a home office, nursery, or play/craft room. The spacious and private master suite on the third floor features a skylight, wide windows along two sides, a full bathroom, two double closets, a built-in dresser, and new wall-to-wall carpeting.You ll find ample storage space, with cleverly concealed space beneath the eaves, a large cedar closet and separate linen closet on the second floor, plus attic space, and a full walk-out basement.A large outbuilding on the property is designed to look like a garage, but cleverly houses a large workshop at the front, a carpeted office in the middle, and a deep garden shed at the back with built-in shelving. The building is heated and has window AC units. You could use it as is, as workshop/office space, or easily transform it into a garage, a home gym, or a play space. Attic storage runs the length of the building.From the front porch and windows, you will look out over the fields behind Hopewell Elementary School. This home is ideally located only one block from Hopewell Park, a short walk to St. Michael s Preserve, and two blocks from downtown Hopewell where you ll find the Hopewell Theater, Hopewell Library, restaurants and boutiques.