24364 W MAIN ST Columbus, NJ 08022

Grand Estate Home located in the quaint town of Columbus, Circa 1812 this is a lovely estate sitting on 2.74 acres of manicured lawn. The 4662 square foot Center Hall Colonial Home features 6 original custom decorator fireplaces & mantle for your focus points.The black marble fireplace mantle in the living room was imported from Italy by the original owner. The floor plan is versatile with many large rooms located on all three levels. The character and charm are abundant in the original random width wide plank flooring, high ceilings, crown moldings, grand foyer, curved staircase with the balusters and scrolls that were hand carved on the site. The rear bar area is a replica of the "Old Williamsburg Inn bar room " complete with an indoor grill and old fashioned toilet area. The house is located in the center of town complete with Horse Stable with a tack room plus room for two horses and a pony, 4 bay detached garage and private rear sitting pavers. The pride of ownership is evident throughout. Historically relevant, the beauty of this home will surround you. Perhaps the most notable owner in the home's 205-year history was Napoleon Fran ois Lucien Charles Murat, nephew of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I and his elder brother Joseph. Courthouse records indicate that Joseph Bonaparte, Comte de Survilliers (a former king of Spain), sold the home to Lucien Murat in 1827 who lived in it in 1827 and 1828.